If your state requires a copy of the bylaws to accompany the Articles of Incorporation, I would take the time now to revise and rewrite your bylaws. You might want to do the initial revisions but you will want to get input from the rest of your board and present the revised bylaws at a general meeting for approval. I found that it helps to have a separate document that lists the changes and the reason for each change.
Ok-what if our by-laws need to be changed? I have read them and they are not the greatest-these will not pass with the IRS. What does that do for our article of incorpooration?
Your Articles of Incoproration and Bylaws should be on file at Secretary of States office in your state- Its a one time deal in (and fee for)filing for Incorporation. (unless adress changes), I beleive
Then you do your 501c3 stuff (forms and fee) with the IRS or inconjunction- I beleive also
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Ok-I have just searched the message boards for information of the Articles of Incorporation. A few clarifying questions. First I will say that I am a new member to the board and there is not a lot of legal stuff done (its four years old!). We think it was incorporated however we are looking for a document to prove it-I will be checking with the state to find out. This document is not something you have to file each year right? It is done once when the PTO is set up then you use this doc to file for 501(c)3?
Thank you for your help--all this information can get a little overwhelming.
