Opening 'Sample RESOLUTION-Non-Profit' (28 KB). Depending on your connection speed, this document may take several minutes to open.We're even going to share a few nonprofit board resolution templates with you to help make your resolution-writing much easier. There are a number of tasks involved with forming a nonprofit organization at the state level. The most important of these is the incorporation process. Discover how to start a nonprofit in Pennsylvania with our stepbystep guide, covering mission definition, tax exemptions, and more! Before filling out an application, please contact the Fund Director, Lindsay Kijewski, to discuss your concept. Other types of nonprofits apply using Form 1024. To register a foreign nonprofit in the State of Pennsylvania, you must file an Application for Certificate of Authority form and Docketing Statement. When completing Form 990 or Form 990-EZ, you'll need to check the "Terminated" box in the header area on Page 1 of the return.