Non-Profit Governance Standards (501(c)(3) Public Charity): Overview | Practical Law
A Practice Note providing an overview of the non-profit governance standards that help a non-profit be effective and meet federal and state legal and regulatory requirements. This Note describes the entities that set non-profit governance standards, the role and responsibilities of the board of directors, and the recommended policies and procedures that should be adopted. This Note also discusses non-profit governance considerations relating to private benefit rules, charitable fundraising, audited financial statements, and regulatory filings.