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Creating a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation in Missouri
From the University of Missouri Extension website, this page offers a thorough overview of the necessary steps to establish your organization as a nonprofit.

Exemption Requirements for Charities and Nonprofits
From the Internal Revenue Service website, this article discusses the requirements set forth by the IRS for an organization to be considered tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Steps to Starting a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization in Missouri
The St. Charles City-County Library District has put together this page outlining resources for starting a nonprofit.

Books

How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation by Anthony Mancuso
Mancuso, an attorney and corporations expert, explains how to form and operate a tax-exempt corporation in every state, from completing an IRS tax-exemption application and preparing articles of incorporation to filling in minutes of the organizational meeting.

Starting & Building a Nonprofit: a Practical Guide by Peri Pakroo
Written for anyone who is considering starting a nonprofit or reorganizing an existing group, this book explains all of the practical steps of starting and running a nonprofit, including naming and structuring the organization, developing a strategic plan and budget, the board of directors, staff and volunteers, fundraising, and more.