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HomeCorporations Code§ 10200 Nonprofit Corporation Classification

§ 10200 Nonprofit Corporation Classification

Corporations Code·California
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§ 10200 Nonprofit Corporation Classification

This law says that old nonprofit groups from before 1980 are now treated like newer nonprofit groups, unless they are mostly for religious reasons.

Key Takeaways

  • •Old nonprofit groups from before 1980 are now like newer ones.
  • •If the group is mostly for religion, it follows different rules.
  • •This change happened because of a law update in 1980.

Example

A small group that helps feed hungry people was started in 1970.

This group is now treated like a newer nonprofit group that helps people, even though it started before 1980.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 10200 Nonprofit Corporation Classification

Every corporation organized or existing under Part 3 (commencing with Section 10200) of Division 2 in effect on December 31, 1979, is subject to and deemed to be a nonprofit public benefit corporation organized for charitable purposes under Part 2 (commencing with Section 5110) of the Nonprofit Corporation Law (Division 2 (commencing with Section 5000) of this title) except if the corporation is organized primarily or exclusively for religious purposes, in which case it is subject to and deemed to be a nonprofit religious corporation under Part 4 (commencing with Section 9110) of the Nonprofit Corporation Law. (Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 1155.)

Last verified: January 10, 2026

Key Terms

nonprofit public benefit corporationcharitable purposesnonprofit religious corporationPart 3Part 2Part 4

Related Statutes

  • § 5040 Chapter Definition Scope
  • § 10810 Nonprofit Professional Service Corporations
  • § 10840 Nonprofit Hospital Service Plans
  • § 1112 Nonprofit Merger Shareholder Approval
  • § 12530 Corporate Merger Attorney General Approval

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Corporations Code. Section 10200.
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