HomeMy WebLinkAboutAttachment 2 Bozeman Fiber Articles of Incorporation - 4 23 2015sos.mt.gov/Business/Forms 54-Domestic_Nonprofit_Corporation_Articles_of_Incorporation.doc Revised: 10/01/2013
STATE OF MONTANA Prepare, sign, submit with an original signature and filing fee.
This is the minimum information required.
ARTICLES of INCORPORATION (This space for use by the Secretary of State only)
for DOMESTIC NONPROFIT
CORPORATION 35-2-213, MCA
MAIL: LINDA McCULLOCH
Secretary of State
P.O. Box 202801
Helena, MT 59620-2801
PHONE: (406) 444-3665
FAX: (406) 444-3976
WEB SITE: sos.mt.gov
Required Filing Fee: $20.00
24 Hour Priority Handling check box & Add $20.00
1 Hour Expedite Handling check box & Add $100.00
Executed by the undersigned person for the purpose of forming a Montana nonprofit corporation.
1.The name of the Nonprofit Corporation is: ___________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
2.The name and address of the registered office/agent (address must be in Montana):Appointment of the Registered Agent is confirmation of the agent’s consent.
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address (required): ________________________________________________________________________
Mailing Address (if different from street address): _____________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________________ State: MT Zip Code: _____________________________
Signature of Agent:______________________________________________________________________________
3.The name and address of the incorporator is as follows:
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________
City: _________________________________________________State: __________Zip Code: __________________
4.This Nonprofit Corporation is a (you must check one):
Public Benefit Corporation with members Public Benefit Corporation without members
Mutual Benefit Corporation with members Mutual Benefit Corporation without members
Religious Corporation with members Religious Corporation without members
5.This Nonprofit Corporation (check one & complete):
a) Is not applying through the IRS for 501(c)(3) status and upon dissolution the assets shall be distributed in the
following manner:_______________________________________________________________________________
b) Is applying with the IRS for 501(c)(3) status and therefore has attached the IRS required language.
6.“I, HEREBY SWEAR AND AFFIRM, under penalty of law, that the facts contained in this document are true.”
__________________________________________________________________ _______________________
Signature of Incorporator(s) Date
Daytime Contact: Phone: ____________________________ Email: ______________________________________
Articles of Incorporation for Domestic Nonprofit Corporation
Bozeman Fiber – Attachment to Articles
5. This Nonprofit Corporation is not applying through the IRS for 501(c)(3) status, although
it may apply for tax exempt status through the IRS under section 501(c)(4), (6) or (12), as
applicable. Upon dissolution, after payment or making provision of the payment of all liabilities
of the Nonprofit, the Board of Directors shall dispose of the assets as follows:
A. Pursuant to provisions contained in the Bylaws which describe distribution of
assets to parties that initially contributed to the Nonprofit.
B. Pursuant to any other agreements entered into by the Nonprofit’s Board of
Directors related to network construction, operations and distribution upon dissolution.
C. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no assets may be distributed in a manner that is
not in compliance with applicable law.
D. Any assets not distributed as described herein, shall be distributed as directed by
the District Court of Gallatin County.