INN’s Quick Guide to Converting a For-profit to Nonprofit News Outlet aims to help publishers figure out the challenges and opportunities presented by restarting their news business as a tax-exempt 501(c)3 corporation. This practical guide provides expert insights into the conversion process — with tools and resources for further exploration — and raises many questions for publishers.

INN’s Quick Guide to Converting a For-profit to Nonprofit News Outlet is not meant to be comprehensive, nor should it be considered legal advice; it is meant as a kind of extended FAQ to help publishers rethink their business model and find resources for making a change.

This guide was written for the Institute for Nonprofit News by Kate Butler and Fraser Nelson.
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