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Articles of Incorporation

Articles of  Incorporation of Epicenter: A Literary Magazine,

A California Public Benefit Corporation

Article One:

A: The name shall be "Epicenter: A Literary Magazine."

Article Two:

A:  Epicenter: A Literary Magazine is a nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation and is not organized for the private gain of any person.  It is organized under the Nonprofit Public Benefit Corporation Law for public and charitable purposes.   Epicenter: a Literary Magazine is incorporated to promote contemporary literature through publication of Epicenter: A Literary Magazine, sponsor literary events, and other activities consistent with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

B: The purpose of Epicenter: A Literary Magazine is to publish and promote excellent contemporary literature and art in order to celebrate and explore the diverse visions and understandings of our world through language and image.

Article Three:

A:  Jeffery A. Green is the name of this corporation's initial agent for service of process and the address in the State of California is 3668 Gay Way, Riverside, California, 92504. 

Article Four:

A: This corporation is organized and operated exclusively for purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
B: No substantial part of the activities of this corporation shall consist of carrying on propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the corporation shall not participate or intervene in any political campaign (including the publishing or distribution of statements) on behalf of, or in opposition to, any candidate for public office.

Article Five:

A:  The property of this corporation is irrevocably dedicated to a nonprofit fund, foundation, or corporation which is organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes meeting the requirements of Section 214 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code and which has established its tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. No part of the net income or assets of the organization shall ever inure to the benefit of any director, officer or member thereof or to the benefit of any private person.

B:  On the dissolution or winding up of the corporation, its assets remaining after payment of, or provision for payment of, all debts and liabilities of this corporation, shall be distributed to a nonprofit fund, foundation, or corporation which is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes meeting the requirements of Section 214 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code and which has established its tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.