Establishing a nonprofit in Ohio 1. Name Your Organization- The first step in creating a nonprofit is to choose a name. In the state of Ohio, the only requirement for naming a nonprofit is that it must be different from all others recorded by the Secretary of State. 2. Name Incorporators and Directors- This is where the leadership team is formed. In this case, the leadership will be the board of directors and officers. The state of Ohio requires that you have a minimum of three directors. The directors do not have to reside in the state or be members of the organization unless stated otherwise in the bylaws. 3. Appoint a Registered Agent- Ohio requires all nonprofit organizations to have a registered agent. The Registered agent can be an individual or company and be responsible for receiving all legal notifications for the nonprofit. This person or business is required to have a physical address in the state of Ohio. 4. File Ohio Articles of Incorporation-
