Documents to Create Florida Nonprofit Corporation Suitable for Charitable 501(c)(3) Status Here is a collection of documents that can be used to create a Florida not for profit corporation suitable for obtaining charitable 501(c)(3) status. Click Here to Download the Documents Files In This Packet: The files are contained in a single word processing file (Microsoft Word 2000 format) with the individual documents "stacked" on top of one another with page breaks in between. Use these forms at your own risk. It is recommended that you seek the advice of an attorney before using these documents. The packet includes: An instruction letter Articles of Incorporation Bylaws (for a "membership" organization) Bylaws (for a non-membership organization) Bylaws (for use when the new corporation is to be a wholly controlled subsidiary of another nonprofit) Bylaws for a collaboration amongst several corporations (with each corp. having the right to appoint directors) "Actions by Consent of Incorporator" (initial document in the minute book used to designate directors and adopt bylaws) Management Contract (for new corporation to retain its parent corporation as a management consultant) Sample Application for Membership Sample Minutes for board meetings Name Availability: You can't use a corporate name that is the same (or very similar) to an existing corporation. You can view the Division of Corporation's database to determine if the name you have chosen is available. Note: the Division's internet database will show both current and dissolved corporations. The names of corporations which have been dissolved for more than one year are generally available for re-use). You can call the Division is you are doubt (904 487-6054).