Below are links to form a non-profit animal welfare organization in New York State.
Dept of NYS Guide
Dept of NYS FAQs
Certificate of Incorporation
ASPCA Waiver
Board of Directors
Starting Out: 501c3
Maintaining Non-Profit Status
New 1024EZ: Effective July 1, 2014
Non-Profit Revitalization Act of 2013
Bylaws Essentials
Control & Governance
NYS Responsibilities of Directors
NYS Internal Controls
Good Governance slides
Legal Risks and Protections
Non Profit Revitalization Act 2013 (SUNY)
Non Profit Law NYS