NEVADA NONPROFIT LAWS & REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
ETHIOPIAN WORLD FEDERATION, INCORPORATED
Entity Number: E47945192025‑4
Entity Type: Foreign Nonprofit Corporation (80)
Status: Active
Formation Date: 04/02/2025
NV Business ID: NV20253326553
Annual Report Due: 04/30/2027
Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
Solicits Charitable Contributions: Yes
Federal Tax Exemption (EIN): 13‑6161605
Entity Type: Foreign Nonprofit Corporation (80)
Status: Active
Formation Date: 04/02/2025
NV Business ID: NV20253326553
Annual Report Due: 04/30/2027
Jurisdiction: District of Columbia
Solicits Charitable Contributions: Yes
Federal Tax Exemption (EIN): 13‑6161605
Overview
ETHIOPIAN WORLD FEDERATION, INCORPORATED is registered in Nevada as a Foreign Nonprofit Corporation, authorized to operate under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) Chapter 82 and NRS 82.523–82.5233 governing foreign nonprofit entities.This section outlines the legal obligations, reporting requirements, and compliance standards required to maintain good standing in the State of Nevada.
1. Governing Statutes
Nevada regulates nonprofit and foreign nonprofit corporations under:- NRS Chapter 82 — Nonprofit Corporations
- NRS 82.523–82.5233 — Foreign Nonprofit Corporations
- Nevada Attorney General’s Charitable Solicitation Guidelines
2. Certificate of Authority Requirements
As a foreign nonprofit, the organization must maintain:- A valid Certificate of Authority
- A Nevada Commercial Registered Agent
- Good standing in the District of Columbia
3. Annual List Filing (Mandatory)
Nevada requires all foreign nonprofits to file an Annual List of Officers & Directors.Next Due Date: April 30, 2027
Required under NRS 82.523.
The filing must include:
- Officers
- Directors
- Registered Agent confirmation
4. Charitable Solicitation Registration
Because the organization solicits charitable contributions, Nevada requires:- Annual charitable registration
- IRS exemption documentation
- Most recent IRS Form 990 (990‑N accepted for small organizations)
5. Corporate Records Requirements
Under NRS 82.181–82.186, nonprofits must maintain:- Articles & Bylaws
- Minutes of meetings
- Accounting records
- Member and director records
- Registered Agent information
6. Fiduciary Duties of Directors
Nevada imposes three core duties:- Duty of Care
- Duty of Loyalty
- Duty of Obedience
7. Required Public Disclosures
All Nevada charitable solicitations must include:- Legal name: ETHIOPIAN WORLD FEDERATION, INCORPORATED
- Statement that registration does not imply state endorsement
- Charitable purpose
- Contact information
8. Maintaining Good Standing
To remain compliant:- File Annual List on time
- Maintain charitable registration
- Maintain IRS tax‑exempt status
- Update officers/agent promptly
- Maintain accurate records
- Maintain good standing in the District of Columbia
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