D.C. Nonprofit Corporation Law Changes For 2012

Revisions to the District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act affect the governance and internal operations of certain D.C. nonprofits.

Beginning January 1, 2012, nonprofit corporations formed in the District of Columbia will be subject to a revised District of Columbia Nonprofit Corporation Act (Act) that provides new requirements, modifies certain default rules, and clarifies many aspects of the law with respect to the governance of nonprofit corporations. D.C. nonprofits are encouraged to review their governing documents to confirm whether changes are necessary to comply with the Act or to take advantage of revised provisions of the Act.

Specific actions that D.C. nonprofits should consider in response to the revisions include the following: