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LAW 8322 - Nonprofit Organizations

Credits: 3

A comprehensive survey of state and federal law governing nonprofit organizations. Topics include theories of nonprofit enterprise; state law governing the formation, governance, and funding of nonprofits; rationales and requirements for tax exemption; the distinction between a public charity and a private foundation; mutual benefit organizations; the unrelated business income tax; tax-exempt finance; charitable contributions; and antitrust law. Practical skills activities include drafting articles of incorporation or association, bylaws, and application for recognition of exemption for either a real or a fictitious client.


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