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Death Of Charitable Trust Corporation Law, B. Richard Sutter
Death Of Charitable Trust Corporation Law, B. Richard Sutter
Cleveland State Law Review
Since the subject of non-profit corporations covers such a broad area, this paper will be limited to "Type B corporations" (i.e., the "charitable" type) as described in the new New York Not-For-Profit Corporations Law. These classifications of the new statutory concept (Types A, B, C, D) look to the general purpose of the organization, rather than to a very specific purpose, or to whether or not stock is issued. The New York law further provides for the possibility of any corporation having multiple and overlapping purposes, thus providing a very rational and simple (though debatable as to policy) test to …
Control Of Foundations And Other Non-Profit Corporations, Seth Taft
Control Of Foundations And Other Non-Profit Corporations, Seth Taft
Cleveland State Law Review
Poverty programs, housing projects, a new school, a golf course every new group activity seems to call for a new non-profit corporation. And hardly a day goes by without a new foundation appearing on the scene. Why? Protection against potential liabilities. Perpetuation of support for one's interests. Tax benefits. A requirement to obtain financing. An entity to receive and administer a grant. Ease of using well established procedures. For whatever reason, it's done every day. In Ohio alone, last year, 1,773 non-profit corporations were formed.
Forfeiture Of Non-Profit Corporation Charters, Kevin Sheard
Forfeiture Of Non-Profit Corporation Charters, Kevin Sheard
Cleveland State Law Review
Many of the provisions of general corporation law apply to non-profit corporations in common with corporations for profit. Yet since the non-profit groups do form a class by themselves, it is worthwhile to examine the law on forfeiture of charter as applied particularly to them.
Proxy Voting Power In Non-Profit Organizations, Howard L. Oleck
Proxy Voting Power In Non-Profit Organizations, Howard L. Oleck
Cleveland State Law Review
This note will briefly survey the state of American law as to proxy voting in non-profit organizations. It will deal first with member voting by proxy, and then with proxy voting by representatives (delegates, committeemen,directors or trustees).