The following publications are available from the LAWINRC. Contact us by telephone or email to order. Free publications may be downloaded.

The Cornerstone of Community: Iowa Nonprofits cover

Cornerstone of Community: Iowa Nonprofits

This publication provides information on the variety of nonprofits that exist across Iowa and offers statistics and data on the impact these organizations have on our quality of life. An abbreviated county-by-county listing of nonprofits is included along with information on how individuals can support the nonprofit community.

Price: FREE
Governing Board for Iowa Charitable Nonprofits

Governing Board for Iowa Charitable Nonprofits, Second Edition

Every nonprofit organization in Iowa has some form of governing board. This volume deals with some of the central issues faced by members of a board of governance.

Price: $15.00
Ia Nonprofit Employee Benefits Survey 2012

Iowa Nonprofit Employee Benefits Survey, 2012

Developed by the LAWINRC and the Iowa Department of Economic Development, this report utilizes information obtained from Iowa Workforce Development and the Urban Institute’s National Center for Charitable Statistics

Price: Free
Iowa Property Tax Exemption Report 2012

Iowa Property Tax Exemption Report, 2012

As some states move to alter their property tax exemption statutes for nonprofits, the Property Tax Exemption Committee of the Governor’s Nonprofit Project convened in 2012 to examine this trend.

Price: Free
LAWINRC Ten-Year Report

Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center 2000-2009

The professional development functions, course offerings, publications, resources, and other outreach activities INRC are summarized in this ten-year report.

Price: Free
Annual Report 2008

Larned A. Waterman Iowa Nonprofit Resource Center Annual Report, 2008

A summary of the LAWINRC's activities during 2008.

Price: Free
Legal Guide for Iowa Nonprofits

Legal Guide for Iowa Nonprofits

This guide is designed to help Iowa nonprofit organizations with basic legal issues. It covers the organizational structure most common to Iowa nonprofits, the nonprofit corporation.

Price: $15.00
Meeting the Technical Assistance & Training Needs of Ia Nonprofits

Meeting the Technical Assistance and Training Needs of Iowa Nonprofits

This guide is designed to help Iowa nonprofit organizations with basic legal issues. It covers the organizational structure most common to Iowa nonprofits, the nonprofit corporation.

Price: Free
Starting a Small Iowa Charitable Nonprofit Corporation

Starting a Small Iowa Charitable Nonprofit Corporation

A guide through the steps required for creating a charitable nonprofit organization with yearly gross receipts of $50,000 or less.

Price: $15.00
Starting an Iowa Charitable Nonprofit Corporation

Starting an Iowa Charitable Nonprofit Corporation

A step-by-step guide through the four primary forms necessary to begin a charitable nonprofit corporation in Iowa.

Price: $15.00
Impact of Charitable Nonprofit Organizations

The Impact of Charitable Nonprofit Organizations on Iowa's Economy and Quality of Life

Developed by the LAWINRC and the Iowa Department of Economic Development, this report utilizes information obtained from Iowa Workforce Development and the Urban Institute’s National Center for Charitable Statistics

Price: Free
Iowa Principles and Practices

The Iowa Principles and Practices for Charitable Nonprofit Excellence

The 2016 edition of the Principles and Practices clarifies management practices, ethical conduct, and public accountability. A valuable resource for charitable organizations.

Price: See ordering information