Arkansas Domestic Non Profit Articles of Incorporation Form 2

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CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION REGISTRATION PROCESS  
 
 
Step 1: File Articles of Incorporation  
Arkansas Secretary of State  
Business and Commercial Services  
1401 West Capitol Avenue, Ste. 250  
Victory Building  
Little Rock, AR 72201  
501-682	-3409  
TOLL FREE 	
888	-233	-0325 	 
 
Step 2: Apply for exempt status  
(Must have articles filed to complete Step 2) 
Internal Revenue Service 
TE/GE Division, Customer Service  
P.O. Box 2508  
Cincinnati, OH 45201  
877	
-829	-5500  
 
Step 3: Register for solicitation purposes  (annual 	
renewal)  
(Must have IRS Tax Determination letter for Step 3)  
Attorney General’s Office   
Attn: Nonprofit Information 
323 Center Street, Ste. 200  
501	
-682	-1109  
TOLL FREE 800-482	
-8982	 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  Arkansas Secretary of State  
Mark  Martin  
Business & Commercial Services, 250 Victory Building, 1401 W. Capitol, Little Rock   72201  
501 682 34 09   or 1 888 233 0325  •www.sos.arkansas.gov

$50.00 Filling Fee
 payable to Arkansas Secretary State                     NPD-01-501  Rev. 11/07  Articles of Incorporation –
 Domestic Nonprofit 
501(c)(3) Compliant Language  (PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY IN INK) 
We, the undersigned, acting as incorporators of a corporation under the Act 1147 of 1993 (the Arkansas Nonprofit Act), 
Adopt the following Articles of Incorporation of such corporation. 
 
1.   The name of the corporation: ______________________________________________________________________________  
 
2.   This corporation is: (check one of the following) 
   Public  – Benefit Corporation   Mutual  – Benefit Corporation     Religious Corporation 
 
3.   Will this corporation have members?    Yes     No  
 
4.   Power of the corporation: (select A  or B) 
   A. IRS (501)(c)(3) suggested language: 10/29/2007 
  No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit, or be distributable to its members, trustees, 
officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable 
compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth 
in previous articles hereof.  No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of 
propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or interve ne 
in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf or in opposition to any 
candidate for public office.  Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on 
any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 
51(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or (b) by a 
corporation, contributions to which are deductible under section 170(c)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the 
corresponding section of any future federal tax code. 
  B. Other as described:  _________________________________________________________________________________  
   
  ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
5.   The purpose for which this corporation is organized: (select A  or B) 
   A.  IRS (501)(c)(3) suggested language: 10/29/2007 
Said corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and scientific purposes, including, for 
such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under 501(c)(3) of the 
International Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.) 
  B.  Other as described: _________________________________________________________________________ 
 
6.   Distribution of assets on dissolution: (select A  or B) 
   A. IRS (501)(c)(3) suggested language: 10/29/2007 
  Upon the dissolution of the corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the  meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code, 
or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose.  Any suc h 
assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by a Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the 
principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purposes or to such organization or 
organizations as said Court shall determine which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.   
  B. Other as described:  _________________________________________________________________________________  
   
  ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
 
7.  Corporation’s initial registered agent:  _______________________________________________________________________  
              Name
       Street Address  
  ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 
        Street Address Line 2
        City, State Zip Arkansas Secretary of State
M	ark	M	artin	
Business & Commercial Services, 250 \bictory Buil\fing, 1401 W. Capitol, Little Rock	
State Capitol • Little Rock, Arkansas 722011094
5016823409 • www.sos.arkansas.gov

$50.00 Filling Fee	 payable to Arkansas Secretary 	State	 	 	                 	NPD	-01-501 	 Rev. 	11/07	 	
8.  Incorporator information: (Use additional pages if necessary)	 	
 	 	
 	________________________________________ 	         	____________________________________________	   ___________	_ 	
 	Name	  	 	 	 	 	 	Signature	  	 	 	 	 	 	Date	 	
 	________________________________________________________________________________________________________	 	
 	Address	 	 	 	 	 	 	City, State Zip	 	
 	_________________________________________	        	___________________________________	_________	   ____________	 	
 	Name	  	 	 	 	 	 	Signature	  	 	 	 	 	 	Date	 	 	
 	________________________________________________________________________________________________________	 	
 	Address	 	 	 	 	 	 	City, State Zip	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	_________________________________________ 	       	_____	_______________________________________	   ____________	 	
 	Name	  	 	 	 	 	 	Signature	  	 	 	 	 	 	Date	 	
 	________________________________________________________________________________________________________	 	
 	Address	 	 	 	 	 	 	City, State Zip	 	
Optional: 	You may attach any of 	the following if applicable to this corporation.	 	
 	The names and addresses of the initial directors	 	
 	Other provisions as deemed necessary	 	
 
 	
	Notice		 	
 
Section 501(c)(3) tax exempt status is determined by the Internal Revenue Service.  The filing of articles o	f incorporation 	
with the Arkansas Secretary of State does not 	confer or 	guarantee tax exempt status by the IRS.

$50.00 Filling Fee
 payable to Arkansas Secretary State                     NPD-01-501  Rev. 11/07  Annual Report 
– Contact Information 
Nonprofit Corporation 
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY IN INK   
JURISDICTION (SELECT ONE) 
□ DOMESTIC  □ FOREIGN 
 
In order for this entity to receive its annual reporting form, please complete and file with the Office of the Secretary of 
State at the time of filing. 
 
 
_____________________________________________________  __________________________________________________  
Entity name as used in Arkansas           Contact Person 
 
 
_____________________________________________________  __________________________________________________  
Street Address or Post Office Box Number        City, State Zip 
 
 
_____________________________________________________  __________________________________________________ 
Telephone Number              E-mail Address 
 
 
NOTE:  Annual Reports will be due on or before August 1 st
 the year following filing or qualification in this state. 
 
 
I understand that knowingly signing a false document with the intent to file with the Arkansas Secretary of State is a Class 
C misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine up to $100.00 and/or imprisonment up to 30 days. 
 
Executed this  ___________ day of _____________ , __________________ . 
 
 
 
 
_____________________________________________________  __________________________________________________  
Signature               Authorized Officer (Type or Print) 
 Arkansas Secretary of State
M	ark	M	artin	
Business & Commercial Services, 250 \bictory Buil\fing, 1401 W. Capitol, Little Rock	
State Capitol • Little Rock, Arkansas 722011094 5016823409 • www.sos.arkansas.gov