Nonprofit Law Basics: What is the difference between nonprofit articles of incorporation and bylaws?

Cullinane Nonprofit Law Group represents nonprofits, foundations, and charities.

What is the difference between nonprofit articles of incorporation and bylaws? Articles of Incorporation – Your Founding Document Articles of incorporation legally “create” or “found” your nonprofit corporation. Some states call this document the “articles of formation” or “certificate of formation.” The articles are filed with the State and become a public document. They define […]