The requirements regarding the minimum amount of board directors in the USA vary by state. Mostly, it is either 1 or 3 (with the exception of New Hampshire, where five members are required).
Minimum Board members for all states:
| State | Minimum Board members |
|---|---|
| Alabama | 1 |
| Alaska | 3 |
| Arizona | 1 |
| Arkansas | 3 |
| California | 1 |
| Colorado | 1 |
| Connecticut | 3 |
| Delaware | 1 |
| District of Columbia | 3 |
| Florida | 3 |
| Georgia | 1 |
| Guam | 1 |
| Hawaii | 3 |
| Idaho | 3 |
| Illinois | 3 |
| Indiana | 3 |
| Iowa | 1 |
| Kansas | 1 |
| Kentucky | 3 |
| Louisiana | 1 |
| Maine | 3 |
| Maryland | 1 |
| Massachusetts | 1 |
| Michigan | 3 |
| Minnesota | 3 |
| Mississippi | 3 |
| Missouri | 3 |
| Montana | 3 |
| Nebraska | 1 |
| Nevada | 1 |
| New Hampshire | 5 |
| New Jersey | 3 |
| New Mexico | 3 |
| New York | 3 |
| North Carolina | 1 |
| North Dakota | 3 |
| Ohio | 3 |
| Oklahoma | 1 |
| Oregon | 1 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 |
| Puerto Rico | 1 |
| Rhode Island | 3 |
| South Carolina | 3 |
| South Dakota | 3 |
| Tennessee | 3 |
| Texas | 3 |
| Utah | 3 |
| Vermont | 3 |
| Virginia | 1 |
| Washington | 1 |
| West Virginia | 3 |
| Wisconsin | 3 |
| Wyoming | 3 |
*Those requirements were last checked on July 2022
Other Requirements
When it comes to nonprofits, there are many requirements in place. We advise getting professional advice as early as possible.