Form Your Nonprofit Organization
Start a mission-driven organization with federal tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status. Accept tax-deductible donations, apply for grants, and make the impact you've been called to make.
Nonprofit Organization
Mission-driven, tax-exempt status
How it works
Choose Your Mission
Define your charitable, educational, religious, or scientific purpose.
Incorporate Your Nonprofit
We file Articles of Incorporation with your state as a nonprofit corporation.
Apply for Tax Exemption
We guide you through preparing IRS Form 1023 for 501(c)(3) status.
Start Accepting Donations
Receive tax-deductible contributions and begin your fundraising.
Benefits of 501(c)(3) Status
Tax-Exempt Income
Your organization pays no federal income tax on revenue related to your exempt purpose.
Tax-Deductible Donations
Donors can deduct their contributions on their federal tax returns, making fundraising easier.
Grant Eligibility
Most government and foundation grants require 501(c)(3) status. Open major funding doors.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 501(c)(3) is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization recognized by the IRS. Contributions to these organizations are tax-deductible for donors, and the organization pays no federal income tax on related revenue.
Charitable, religious, educational, scientific, literary, and organizations that prevent cruelty to children or animals can qualify for 501(c)(3) status.
IRS approval typically takes 3–6 months for Form 1023 and 2–3 weeks for the streamlined Form 1023-EZ (for smaller organizations).
Yes. Nonprofits can pay reasonable salaries to employees. The key distinction is that no profits may be distributed to shareholders or owners — all surplus must be reinvested into the mission.
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