Miami-Dade Florida Bylaws of a Nonprofit Organization - Multistate
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Yes. But it is not a good idea and I certainly would not recommend doing it intentionally. Corporate names are a matter of state law, and because the states don't talk to each other about such matters, a for-profit incorporated in one state could have the same name as a nonprofit incorporated in another.
Federated Nonprofit Organizations can be structured as a Single Corporation operating in multiple locations; as Separate Subsidiary Corporations; or as separate corporations with affiliation agreements.
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Your bylaws are an internal document that exists for the running of your organization. The Florida Secretary of State does not require you to file bylaws. However, if you file for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status with the IRS, you will need to attach your bylaws to the application.
Can a Nonprofit Operate in Different States? Yes, it Can!
Charitable organizations or sponsors intending to solicit contributions from the public in Florida must annually register with the Division of Consumer Services. Access the required forms on the DACS website. See Chapter 496, F.S.
Florida requires a minimum of three board members upon formation.
From a high level standpoint, you can have multiple locations under the same 501(c)(3) designation, however, they would also need to be under the same legal entity, that being the entity filing for the exemption.
Nonprofit bylaws are a nonprofit's operating manual. Nonprofit bylaws (or Bylaws and Articles of Organization) are the main governing document for a nonprofit organization. They are the main official documents of an organization, nonprofit or for-profit. The board creates bylaws when the organization is established.