Articles Of Incorporation With Nonprofit IRS Attachment (Domestic Corporation) {CD-1NP}

West Virginia Secretary of State Business & Licensing Division Tel: (304)558-8000 Fax: (304)558-8381 Website: www.wvsos.govFILE ONE ORIGINAL (Two if you want a filed stamped copy returned to you.)FILING FEE: $25 (non-profit) * Fee Waived for Veteran-owned corporationControl # *** The undersigned, acting as incorporator(s) according to the West Virginia Code 24731E-2-202 , adopt the following *** following Articles of Incorporation for a West Virginia Non-Profit Domestic Corporation, which shall be perpetual. 1. The name of the West Virginia corporation shall be: [The name MUST contain one of the required corporate name endings* per 24731D-4-401 of the West Virginia Code (*see attached instructions for the list of required name endings)]. This name is your official name and must be used in its entirety when in use unless a Trade Name (DBA) is registered with the Office of the Secretary of State, according to Chapter 47-8 of the West Virginia Code.] 2. The address of the principal office of the corporation will be: Located in the County of (required): Street: City: Street: State: Zip Code: The mailing address of the above location, if different, will be: 3. The physical address (not a PO Box) of the principal place of business in West Virginia, if any: Zip Code: State: City: Street: Zip Code: State: City: Located in the County of: Street: The mailing address of the above location, if different, will be: Zip Code: State: City:4. The name and address of the person (agent) to whom notice of process may be sent, if any, will be: Zip Code: State: City: Street: Name: CHECK BOX to indicate you've included one of the REQUIRED CORPORATE NAME ENDINGS (See instructions for name endings). County: County: WEST VIRGINIA ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION WITH NON-PROFIT IRS ATTACHMENT Form CD-1NP Rev. 11/2017 American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com 11. The name(s) and address(es) of the incorporator(s) is (You must list at least ONE incorporator.): Name Address City State Zip Code a) b) WEST VIRGINIA ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION WITH NON-PROFIT IRS ATTACHMENTPage 26. Website address of the business, if any (ex: yourdomainname.com): 8. The corporation is organized as (check the box below): NON-PROFIT, NON-STOCK (If you plan to apply for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, you will need to include specific language that is required by the IRS to be included in your Articles of Incorporation.That language is included as an attachment to this application - see last page of this application.) 9. a. The purpose for which this corporation is formed is as follows: (Describe the type(s) of business activity which will be conducted, for example, 223agricultural production of grain and poultry224, 223construction of residential and commercial buildings224, 223manufacturing of food products224, 223commercial painting224, 223retail grocery and sale of beer and wine.224 Purpose may conclude with words 223205including the transaction of any or all lawful business for which corporations may be incorporated in West Virginia.224) 5. E-mail address where business correspondence may be received: b. Is the business a Scrap Metal Dealer? Yes [If "Yes," you must complete the Scrap Metal Dealer Registration Form (Form SMD-1) and proceed to Section 10.] No [Proceed to Section 10.] b. Located in how many West Virginia counties? If "Yes"... a. How many businesses? Yes No Decline to answer* Answer a. and b. below. 7. Do you own or operate more than one business in West Virginia? *NOTE: If the corporation has one or more classes of members, the designation of a class or classes is to be set forth in the articles of incorporation and the manner of election or appointment and the qualifications and rights of the members of each class is to be set forth in the articles of incorporation or bylaws. If this applies to your entity then you will need to attach a separate sheet listing the above required information, unless it will fit in the space provided below. Corporation will have NO MEMBERS. Corporation will have MEMBERS (See *NOTE below.)10. FOR NON-PROFIT ONLY (Check the statement that applies to your entity.): American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Page 313. The number of acres of land it holds or expects to hold in West Virginia is: 14. Contact and Signature Information* (See below Important Legal Notice Regarding Signature): a. Contact person to reach in case there is a problem with filing: b. Print name of person who is signing articles of incorporation: Date: c. Signature of Incorporator:*Important Legal Notice Regarding Signature: Per West Virginia Code 24731E-1-129 . Penalty for signing false document. Any person who signs a document he or she knows is false in any material respect and knows that the document is to be delivered to the secretary of state for filing is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than one thousand dollars or confined in the county or regional jail not more than one year, or both. Important Note: This form is a public document. Please do NOT provide any personal identifiable information on this form such as social security number, bank account numbers, credit card numbers, tax identification or driver's license numbers.WEST VIRGINIA ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION WITH NON-PROFIT IRS ATTACHMENT Phone:12. Is the organization a "veteran-owned" organization? National Personnel Records Center Military Personnel Records 1 Archives Drive St. Louis, MO 63138 Toll free: 1-86-NARA-NARA or 1-866-272-6272 Phone: 314-801-0800 www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-recordsYou may obtain a copy of your Veterans Affairs Form DD214 by contacting: Yes (If "Yes," attach Form DD214) No CHECK BOX indicating you have attached Veteran Affairs Form DD214 Effective JULY 1, 2015, to meet the requirements for a 223veteran-owned224 organization, the entity filing the registration must meet the following criteria per West Virginia Code 24759-1-2a : 1. A 223veteran224 must be honorably discharged or under honorable conditions, and 2. A 223veteran-owned business224 means a business that meets one of the following criteria: o Is at least fifty-one percent (51%) unconditionally owned by one or more veterans; or o In the case of a publicly owned business, at least fifty-one percent (51%) of the stock is unconditionally owned by one or more veterans.Per WV Code 59-1-2(j) effective July 1, 2015, the registration fee is waived for entities that meet the requirements as a "veteran-owned" organization. See attached instructions to determine if the organization qualifies for this waiver. In addition, a "veteran-owned" entity will have four (4) consecutive years of Annual Report fees waived AFTER the organization's initial formation [see WV Code 59-1-2a(m) ]. American LegalNet, Inc. www.FormsWorkFlow.com Statement Required by IRS to be Included in Articles of Incorporation, Restatement or Amendment for 501(c)(3) Status Approval Said corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational, and/or scientific purposes, included, for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code. No part of the net earnings of the corporations shall inure to the benefit of, or be distributable to its members, trustees, officers, or other private persons, except that the corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set forth in Article Third hereof. No substantial part of the activities of the corporation shall be the carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements) any political campaign on behalf of any candidate for public office. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on (a) by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under secti