Associations can file with their local secretary of state for whichever kind of profit status for which they qualify.
If the only income is from assessments, then usually, condominium associations are non-profit corporations.
If, however, the community has rental income, then it can be classified as a for-profit corporation.
Your governing documents and your association's attorney can best answer your question.
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If this is analogous to Home Owners Associations, then they generally file as non-profit corporations with the state. However, when filing with the IRS you would file as a 501(c)(4) which has different tax benefits than the traditional 501(c)(3)
Examples of non-profit organization are: charity, sports associations, business and professional associations, religion bodies.
If the association is structured as a non-profit corporation, then that's what it is.If the association makes money on its assets, for example, by renting its clubhouse, or operating a for-profit golf course, then the corporation would be structured as a for-profit corporation.Your governing documents will tell you whether your association is a non-profit corporation or of another type.
Associations usually are 501 (c) 4s and charities are 501 (c) 3s. The difference is that 4's cannot accept charitable donations and 3s can.
There is no difference between a nonprofit and a not for profit. The two are synonymous. Please see the following articlehttp://nfp.answers.com/basics/what-is-a-non-profit
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Yes, they are non-profit. The BPOE is a non-profit fraternal and philanthropic organization.
To find a list of non profit organizations, check online at the site Non Profit List or List of Non Profit Organizations. Try your local phone book to find a non profit near you.
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