The Governing Board for Iowa Charitable Nonprofits written by Willard L. Boyd, 2007

(2007) The Governing Board for Iowa Charitable Nonprofits written by Willard L. Boyd, 2007. University of Iowa

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Abstract

Private charitable nonprofit organizations are the essence of community. They are the means by which citizens on their own initiative address local needs, formulate values, and take action. Nonprofit organizations range across the broad spectrum of daily life including religion, health, social service, culture, education, environment, community development, housing, and human rights. Public policy enables and encourages the creation of private charitable nonprofit organizations. Most such organizations are incorporated under special state incorporation laws. These laws are similar in many respects to the incorporation laws applicable to for-profit business organizations.