# Articles of Incorporation
**Article I - Name**
The name of this corporation shall be Gentle Hands Community Services Foundation Inc.
**Article II - Purpose**
This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including:
- Providing moving and relocation assistance to low-income individuals and families
- Offering job training and employment opportunities to those facing hardship
- Conducting community outreach and education programs
- Engaging in other charitable activities that further the organization's mission
**Article III - Limitations**
No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of any director, officer, or private individual. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.
**Article IV - Dissolution**
Upon dissolution of this corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose.
**Article V - Governance**
The corporation shall be governed by a Board of Directors as set forth in the Bylaws. The initial Board of Directors shall consist of:
[List initial directors' names and addresses]
**Article VI - Group Exemption**
This corporation is organized as a subordinate organization under the group exemption of [Parent Organization Name]. The corporation consents to be included in the group exemption ruling of [Parent Organization Name] and agrees to be bound by and comply with all requirements to maintain such group exemption status.
# Bylaws
**Article I - Offices**
The principal office of the corporation shall be located at [Address]. The corporation may have other offices as the Board of Directors may determine.
**Article II - Board of Directors**
Section 1. General Powers: The affairs of the corporation shall be managed by its Board of Directors.
Section 2. Number and Qualifications: The Board shall consist of at least 3 and no more than 11 directors. Directors need not be residents of the State of [State].
Section 3. Election and Term: Directors shall be elected by the existing Board at the annual meeting. Each director shall serve a 2-year term and may serve up to 3 consecutive terms.
Section 4. Removal: Any director may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the Board at a meeting called for that purpose.
Section 5. Vacancies: Vacancies shall be filled by majority vote of the remaining directors for the unexpired term.
Section 6. Meetings: The Board shall meet at least quarterly. Special meetings may be called by the President or any two directors with 7 days notice.
Section 7. Quorum: A majority of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business.
**Article III - Officers**
Section 1. Officers: The officers shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer elected by the Board.
Section 2. Election and Term: Officers shall be elected annually by the Board and shall serve 1-year terms.
Section 3. Duties: [Outline key duties for each officer position]
**Article IV - Committees**
The Board may create committees as needed. The President shall appoint all committee members.
**Article V - Financial Administration**
Section 1. Fiscal Year: The fiscal year shall be the calendar year.
Section 2. Checks and Contracts: All checks over $500 shall be signed by two officers. All contracts shall be authorized by the Board.
Section 3. Books and Records: The corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and minutes of all meetings.
**Article VI - Amendments**
These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors.
# Conflict of Interest Policy
[Include standard nonprofit conflict of interest policy language]
# Compensation Policy
The compensation of officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and other employees of Gentle Hands Community Services Foundation Inc shall be as follows:
1. Board members shall serve without compensation.
2. Officers may receive reasonable compensation for services rendered, as approved by the Board. The amount shall be based on comparable data for similar positions in the nonprofit sector.
3. Employee compensation shall be set at reasonable levels based on:
- Job responsibilities and duties
- Required qualifications and experience
- Comparable compensation data for similar positions
- The organization's budget and financial resources
- Performance evaluations
4. No employee shall receive more than reasonable compensation for services actually rendered.
5. All compensation arrangements must be approved in advance by the Board of Directors.
6. The organization shall maintain documentation of the basis for all compensation determinations.
7. Compensation levels shall be reviewed annually by the Board to ensure they remain reasonable.
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AI-powered guidance for community support and wellbeing.Open3513Released 11mo ago100% Free# Articles of Incorporation **Article I - Name** The name of this corporation shall be Gentle Hands Community Services Foundation Inc. **Article II - Purpose** This corporation is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including: - Providing moving and relocation assistance to low-income individuals and families - Offering job training and employment opportunities to those facing hardship - Conducting community outreach and education programs - Engaging in other charitable activities that further the organization's mission **Article III - Limitations** No part of the net earnings of the corporation shall inure to the benefit of any director, officer, or private individual. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office. **Article IV - Dissolution** Upon dissolution of this corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or to a state or local government, for a public purpose. **Article V - Governance** The corporation shall be governed by a Board of Directors as set forth in the Bylaws. The initial Board of Directors shall consist of: [List initial directors' names and addresses] **Article VI - Group Exemption** This corporation is organized as a subordinate organization under the group exemption of [Parent Organization Name]. The corporation consents to be included in the group exemption ruling of [Parent Organization Name] and agrees to be bound by and comply with all requirements to maintain such group exemption status. # Bylaws **Article I - Offices** The principal office of the corporation shall be located at [Address]. The corporation may have other offices as the Board of Directors may determine. **Article II - Board of Directors** Section 1. General Powers: The affairs of the corporation shall be managed by its Board of Directors. Section 2. Number and Qualifications: The Board shall consist of at least 3 and no more than 11 directors. Directors need not be residents of the State of [State]. Section 3. Election and Term: Directors shall be elected by the existing Board at the annual meeting. Each director shall serve a 2-year term and may serve up to 3 consecutive terms. Section 4. Removal: Any director may be removed by a two-thirds vote of the Board at a meeting called for that purpose. Section 5. Vacancies: Vacancies shall be filled by majority vote of the remaining directors for the unexpired term. Section 6. Meetings: The Board shall meet at least quarterly. Special meetings may be called by the President or any two directors with 7 days notice. Section 7. Quorum: A majority of directors shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. **Article III - Officers** Section 1. Officers: The officers shall be a President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer elected by the Board. Section 2. Election and Term: Officers shall be elected annually by the Board and shall serve 1-year terms. Section 3. Duties: [Outline key duties for each officer position] **Article IV - Committees** The Board may create committees as needed. The President shall appoint all committee members. **Article V - Financial Administration** Section 1. Fiscal Year: The fiscal year shall be the calendar year. Section 2. Checks and Contracts: All checks over $500 shall be signed by two officers. All contracts shall be authorized by the Board. Section 3. Books and Records: The corporation shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and minutes of all meetings. **Article VI - Amendments** These Bylaws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the Board of Directors. # Conflict of Interest Policy [Include standard nonprofit conflict of interest policy language] # Compensation Policy The compensation of officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and other employees of Gentle Hands Community Services Foundation Inc shall be as follows: 1. Board members shall serve without compensation. 2. Officers may receive reasonable compensation for services rendered, as approved by the Board. The amount shall be based on comparable data for similar positions in the nonprofit sector. 3. Employee compensation shall be set at reasonable levels based on: - Job responsibilities and duties - Required qualifications and experience - Comparable compensation data for similar positions - The organization's budget and financial resources - Performance evaluations 4. No employee shall receive more than reasonable compensation for services actually rendered. 5. All compensation arrangements must be approved in advance by the Board of Directors. 6. The organization shall maintain documentation of the basis for all compensation determinations. 7. Compensation levels shall be reviewed annually by the Board to ensure they remain reasonable.
