AboutHarvey Mechanic Expertise Federal tax issues of nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities only. Establishing and maintaining legal requirements for such non-profit organizations in the United States, including Internal Revenue service filings and requirements. I will not be working on this free forum to answer question about Nonprofit's Unrelated Business or how to fill out forms. This forum is only for legal questions about a specific nonprofit asked by members or those otherwise directly effected by the specific nonprofit organization.
Experience I have been practicing law and especially the law of nonprofit organizations since 1990 when I was admitted to the New York Bar.
Question Hey Harvey, I was wondering if a non-profit (non-church) can be established without having to incorporate?
Also, in regards to self dealing..If a board member also provides services (Hypnotherapy) is he allowed to be compensated separately for those services or should that be part of his normal salary as a board member?
Answer Yes, it can be an unincorporated association with articles of association in most states. This forum is only for federal tax questions regarding 501(c)(3) public charities as I have explained in my profile, so you would need to check in your state's law. A Board member may be compensated separately for his services. That members should not vote when the Board decides upon the compensation package.
Harvey Mechanic
Attorney At Law
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