Most non-profits that are bigger are formed at the National level as 501c3 status. That is just a legal entity though, where these nonprofits conduct their business can be at their choosing. That means it could be at a state level.
NonProfits' United was created in 1988.
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Any state he is licensed in. In some cases he can work in other states doing federal or specialized work such as Patent law.
The National Council of Nonprofits is a good place to start. Here is their website "Myths About Nonprofits" http://www.councilofnonprofits.org/telling-our-story/myths-about-nonprofits. There you can find some answers and links to more.
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No. Doesn't work that way
The federal government has become the dominant player in federal state relations. This is to assist the states to work cohesively with the national government and ensure that resources are distributed in an equitable manner.
Nonprofits are regulated by a variety of entities. The IRS is paramount as it grants tax exempt status and also requires a 990 tax form be filed annually. The Secretary of State, depending on the state in which you are located, registers the corporation and may also require an additional registration of continued existence on a scheduled basis. Also, depending on the state, the Attorney General, and sometimes municipalities also, issues charitable registrations allowing the organization to accept donations. Nonprofits are governed by a Board of Directors that is collectively responsible for stewarding that organization.
No, nonprofits cannot sue for the publication of a true story because truth is a defense against defamation claims. Nonprofits would not have grounds for a lawsuit if the story is factually accurate.
Check the Secretary of State's or the IRS's Search for Charities online databases, or search The Foundation Center.org for the nonprofits tax form 990. Some communities also list nonprofits in good standing on their Better Business Bureau websites.
State and federal governments have different and overlapping responsibilities.