Small Business Legal Resources: 

IRS Resources:  A resource for IRS guidance and information on charities and other nonprofit organizations. Content includes explanatory information regarding exemption, a description of IRS filing requirements and links to forms, and updates on current IRS activities affecting nonprofits. The web site also provides a description of the life cycle of various types of exempt organizations.

• Charitable Contributions (IRS Publication 526)
• Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization (IRS Publication 557)
• Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations (IRS Publication 4221)
• Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities (IRS Publication 4221-PC)
• Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Private Foundations (IRS Publication 4221-PF)
• Charitable Contributions: Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements (IRS Publication 1771)

State Resources:
Illinois

• IL Attorney General "Building Better Charities" Page
• IL Nonprofit Principles & Best Practices

California

• California Attorney General
• California Atty Gen Guide for Charities
• Summary of Nonprofit Integrity Act

• Virginia Department of Taxation/Nonprofits
• Virginia Network of Nonprofit Organizations

Community Resources:

• Muslim Advocates Strengthening Charities Site
• Center for Arab American Philanthropy
• Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center
• Guidestar
• Better Business Bureau
• BoardSource