Minor Starting Nonprofit Ohio

Summary

Minors in Ohio may face challenges starting a nonprofit due to legal contract restrictions, as individuals must generally be 18 or older to enter into binding contracts. A minor might need an adult to act as a co-founder or handle legal responsibilities. Common mandatory documents for nonprofits include Articles of Incorporation, Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Policy, and IRS Form 1023 for tax-exempt status. Consider consulting with a local attorney for specific guidance.

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So, if I internally promote an adult to co-founder, to sign contracts im fine? What mandatory contracts are there for nonprofits?
In Ohio, after promoting an adult to co-founder, you can proceed with signing contracts. For nonprofits, common mandatory documents include:
- Articles of Incorporation
- Bylaws
- Conflict of Interest Policy
- IRS Form * for tax-exempt status
Consider consulting with a local attorney for specific guidance. Do you have any more questions about nonprofit requirements?