Let's talk about incorporating in your state, 501(c)(3) status, your board, insurance, PayPal, and more.
$75/hr
Includes a document review, EIN instructions, help filing Articles of Incorporation, and a call to file the 1023-EZ/1023.
$400 for the 1023-EZ
$750 for the 1023
Includes a review of state & federal forms as well as co-op documents such as bylaws and financial statements (if desired).
$75/hr
Here's what your group can expect to pay from beginning to end of the incorporation and 501(c)(3) application process.
State and Federal fees
Articles of Incorporation: $10 - $200 (find your state's fees here)
IRS 1023/1023-EZ: $275 if revenue is $50,000 or less, otherwise $600
My fees
$75 for initial consultation (1 hour)
$400 for 1023-EZ full package or $750 for the full 1023
TOTAL:
1023-EZ package: around $700 - $850 (depending on state fees and add-ons)
1023 package: around $1,400 - $1,600 (depending on state fees and add-ons)
Once you become a nonprofit corporation and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt your group will have to file several forms and pay some fees each year to stay compliant. These are usually fairly low.
Annual compliance
IRS: free to file yourself
State: $10 - $200 (varies by state - see an overview here)
(Click here to see the form full screen on your mobile device.)