{"id":2671,"date":"2017-06-15T12:15:44","date_gmt":"2017-06-15T16:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/blog\/?p=2671"},"modified":"2023-09-15T14:27:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-15T18:27:44","slug":"nonprofit-board-director-faq","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/blog\/nonprofit-board-director-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Nonprofit Board of Directors: Top 7 FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/board-of-director.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/board-of-director.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2679\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/board-of-director.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/board-of-director-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/board-of-director-768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/board-of-director-480x251.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Updated January 2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cAn active and engaged board is important to the success of a public charity and compliance with the tax law.\u201d&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><em>&#8211;&nbsp;<\/em><\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compliance Guide for 501 (c)(3) Public Charities,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p4221pc.pdf#page=22\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">IRS.gov<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to apply for 501(c)(3) status, but unsure of how to form your board of directors? You&#8217;re not alone! Harbor Compliance fields many questions from nonprofit founders regarding their board of directors. So we asked our Compliance Specialists to round up the top seven questions we get from clients. From bylaws to age minimums, browse the list of common board member questions and answers from our compliance experts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-0758e836-73a4-4ce9-a5cb-ac5f3d9fcd44\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-0758e836-73a4-4ce9-a5cb-ac5f3d9fcd44\" id=\"hs-cta-0758e836-73a4-4ce9-a5cb-ac5f3d9fcd44\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/560178\/0758e836-73a4-4ce9-a5cb-ac5f3d9fcd44\" ><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-0758e836-73a4-4ce9-a5cb-ac5f3d9fcd44\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/560178\/0758e836-73a4-4ce9-a5cb-ac5f3d9fcd44.png\"  alt=\"Nonprofit Compliance Checklist Is your organization on track to meet its regulatory requirements? Use this  checklist to track the status of your compliance.Download now.\"\/><\/a><\/span><script charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https:\/\/js.hscta.net\/cta\/current.js\"><\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\"> hbspt.cta.load(560178, '0758e836-73a4-4ce9-a5cb-ac5f3d9fcd44', {\"useNewLoader\":\"true\",\"region\":\"na1\"}); <\/script><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>1. How many members do I need on my board of directors?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every state requires a minimum number of directors. That minimum typically falls between three and five. Most states maintain a minimum set of qualifications for directors, which can include legal age, natural citizenship, and residency. To determine your state\u2019s specific requirements, visit our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/nonprofit-governance-by-state\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofit Governance by State<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> page.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>2. Can my board of directors contain family members?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but be aware that the IRS encourages <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-tege\/governance_practices.pdf\">specific governance practices<\/a> for 501(c)(3) board composition. In general, having related board members is not expressly prohibited. However, the IRS reviews the qualifications and composition of your nonprofit board, both when you apply for your exemption and annually on your Form 990.<\/span> The reason for this is to help ensure that public funds are used for their stated purposes, and guards against insider transactions and other misuse of charitable assets. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For most organizations, a<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> good rule of thumb is to choose a minimum of three board members that are not related to you through family or business ties (unless more directors are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/nonprofit-governance-by-state\">required by your state<\/a>). While you can have family members or business partners on the board, you\u2019ll need to properly disclose that to the IRS. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>3. I want to be paid staff <\/b><b><i>and <\/i><\/b><b>on the board of directors. Is that allowed?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are willing to not get paid for your service, then you can serve on your organization&#8217;s board. You should not be getting paid and serving as a board member. If you are going to be paid staff and want to play a key role with the board of directors, consider adding language to your bylaws about being a non-voting board member.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To echo that sentiment, The <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.councilofnonprofits.org\/tools-resources\/can-board-members-be-paid\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Council of Nonprofits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> advises that charities do not compensate board members. Note that <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if board members are paid more than $600 per year, the nonprofit must issue them an IRS Form 1099-MISC. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charities can pay <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reasonable compensation for services provided by officers and staff. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Again, it is vital to avoid conflicts of interest between yourself, board members, and the charitable organization\u2019s mission. Keep in mind that your annual Form 990 asks direct questions about financial transactions between the organization and directors, officers, key employees, related individuals, and entities.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>4. What are board members responsible for doing?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Board members are responsible for making decisions and setting strategic goals for your nonprofit. These decisions ensure that the organization\u2019s charitable purpose is adhered to and that charitable assets are properly allocated. Board members also have a duty of care to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/blog\/fundraising-compliance-are-your-directors-on-board\/\">ensure fundraising compliance<\/a> and responsible governance.&nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/nonprofit-board-of-directors\">right board members<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will help promote your mission and help you achieve the greatest impact in your community.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>5. This organization is my idea and I do all of the work. Why do I even need a board of directors?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating your nonprofit&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/nonprofit-bylaws\">bylaws<\/a>, board of directors, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/conflict-of-interest-policy\">conflict of interest policy<\/a> are important to establishing your 501(c)(3). You can start on these steps as soon as you file your articles of incorporation, and you must complete them before you can file your 501(c)(3) application.&nbsp;<\/span>Requirements aside, a board of directors is vital to meeting your nonprofit\u2019s mission. A strong board can bring further community and business connections to your organization. Those relationships are reason enough to prioritize board recruitment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing a nonprofit board doesn\u2019t need to happen immediately. Most states do not require you to list a board of directors on the articles of incorporation, nor do you need a board to obtain an EIN<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That means you can brainstorm and choose the people you\u2019d like to sit on your board while you wait for incorporation status.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>6. What should I look for in potential board members?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look to individuals who are excited about being ambassadors for your nonprofit\u2019s mission. Unsure of where to start? Turn to your community! <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider attorneys, accountants, civic leaders, local influencers, and specialists whose careers blend nicely with your mission. The more diverse your board is, the more skills, talents, and connections they\u2019ll bring to your organization.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you\u2019re operating in a public space, learn who has influence in that space and prove why they should let you in. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofits are expected to operate without conflicts of interest to protect your organization from situations where individuals might privately benefit from the nonprofit\u2019s actions. Keep any potential conflicts of interest in mind when selecting board members. An example would be contracting with a vendor which is owned by a board member. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b>7. Can we have youth (under age 18) on my board of directors?<\/b><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum age requirements for board members <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/nonprofit-governance-by-state\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">varies by state<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Keep in mind, however, that several states have laws clearly prohibiting youth from serving as board members. In some states, such as New York, authorization for youth to serve as board members is dependent on the nonprofit\u2019s activities.&nbsp;<\/span>In addition, some states remain silent on the issue (but that should not be interpreted as authorization). In general, it is preferable for board members to be over 18 years of age so you can confidently proceed with board member decisions in any and all states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Compliant Foundation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can count on Harbor Compliance to help you provide a sustainable, compliant foundation for your nonprofit. As we guide you through your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/nonprofit\">nonprofit formation<\/a>, we\u2019ll let you know when it\u2019s officially time to form your board and answer your questions relating to board recruitment. We then prepare your Articles of Incorporation, bylaws, and 501(c) application to meet state and federal requirements.&nbsp;Contact our team&nbsp;to get started today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Read More:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>8 factors to consider when you&#8217;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/blog\/ready-to-make-your-nonprofit-vision-a-reality-8-faqs\/\">ready to launch your nonprofit<\/a>.<br>How to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/blog\/protect-directors-and-officers-with-managed-compliance\/\">protect officers and directors<\/a> with managed compliance.<br>What your board <a href=\"https:\/\/www.harborcompliance.com\/blog\/fundraising-compliance-are-your-directors-on-board\/\">needs to know about fundraising compliance<\/a>.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated January 2019<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAn active and engaged board is important to the success of a public charity and compliance with the tax law.\u201d&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&#8211;&nbsp;Compliance Guide for 501 (c)(3) Public Charities,&nbsp;IRS.gov<\/p>\n<p>Ready to apply for 501(c)(3) status, but unsure of how to form your board of directors? You&#8217;re not alone! Harbor Compliance fields many questions from nonprofit founders regarding their board of directors. So we asked our Compliance Specialists to round up the top seven questions we get from clients. From bylaws to age minimums, browse the list of common board member questions and answers from our compliance experts.<\/p>\n<p>1. How many members do I need on my board of directors?<\/p>\n<p>Every state requires a minimum number of directors. That minimum typically falls between three and five. 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