Can a U.S. non-profit only be created by members of which a majority are U.S. citizens?
<p>This question is about creating a non-profit with (for now) just myself as a board member.</p>

<p>Information at the IRS website for registering a non-profit corporation includes <a href="https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/suggested-language-for-corporations-and-associations" rel="nofollow noreferrer">this page</a> with suggested language for the AoI ("Articles of Incorporation").</p>

<p>The first paragraph in the provided example AoI says:</p>

<blockquote>
  <p>Articles of Incorporation of ____. The undersigned, <strong>a majority of
  whom are citizens of the United States</strong>, desiring to form a
  Non-Profit Corporation under the Non-Profit Corporation Law</p>
  
  <p>(emphasis added)</p>
</blockquote>

<p>I wanted to start a 501(c)(3) non-profit that can accept contributions for supporting causes that I care about. I live in USA but I am currently not a U.S. citizen but a 'green card' holder.</p>

<p>I know that I am able to register a corporation (such as LLC) in the State I live in.</p>

<p>What I am uncertain about in this case, because of that sample text, are the federal requirements for registering the corporation as a non-profit.</p>

<p>In order to be able to register as a non-profit, do I need to be a U.S. citizen?</p>

<p>No, so long as the "Undersigned" are 51% or more U.S. Citizens (Simple Majority), though they may require more than 51% (60%, 66%, and 75% are common bench marks).  Near as I can tell, your board does not have to be entirely majority U.S. Citizens but this is an application of State Law for incorporation laws, rather than Federal, in so far as I can find on the short notice.</p>

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