Non-for-Profit Organization

Timing

State formation: 5–10 business days
EIN issuance: within 1–2 business days
IRS tax-exempt application (if applicable): 2–12 weeks

If You Do It Yourself

Filing fee $50–$75

Delivery

Digital and physical kits provided upon approval

Eligibility

Anyone — including foreign nationals or non-residents — can establish a nonprofit in the U.S., provided the entity’s purpose meets state and IRS definitions of a nonprofit organization.

Starting a nonprofit organization involves multiple filings and compliance steps. Our Non-for-Profit Organization Full Kit includes everything you need to legally establish, register, and maintain your charitable entity - from state formation to federal tax exemption support.

NPO Full Kit - What’s Included:
● Preparation and filing of Articles of Incorporation (NFP-102.10)
● EIN (Federal Tax ID) registration with the IRS
● Bylaws and Organizational Meeting Minutes templates
● 501(c)(3) IRS Application Guidance (Form 1023 or 1023-EZ)
● Corporate Binder and Embossed Seal (physical delivery)
● Digital Kit with customizable templates for governance, compliance, and annual reports
● Email support throughout the process

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The consultation fee is applied toward your total service fee if you proceed with the services.

If the consultation is the only service provided, the fee remains non-refundable, as professional time, analysis, and guidance are delivered during the session.

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DIY Step-by-Step Guide
(No agent or lawyer)

As an example, in Illinois

Visit the Illinois Secretary of State’s Nonprofit Services page:
‍https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/business_services/howdoi.html#nfp

Download and complete Articles of Incorporation (Form NFP-102.10).

Submit online or by mail with the required filing fee ($50–$75).

Obtain an EIN at irs.gov/ein

Draft your Bylaws and hold your organizational meeting.

File for tax-exempt status using IRS Form 1023 or 1023-EZ.

Register with the Illinois Attorney General Charitable Trust Bureau if soliciting donations.

Common Mistakes People Make

Using a non-charitable purpose in the Articles of Incorporation.

Missing or incomplete director/officer information.

Filing IRS Form 1023 before the formation is approved.

Forgetting to apply for charitable registration with the Attorney General.

Failing to maintain annual report filings, which can result in dissolution.

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