Nonprofit (501(c)(3)) Formation
Form your nonprofit and prepare your IRS tax-exemption application.
We file your nonprofit Articles of Incorporation with the state and prepare the IRS Form 1023 or 1023-EZ paperwork for federal tax-exempt status.
- Donations to your organization can become tax-deductible for donors
- Eligible for many grants that require 501(c)(3) status
- Limited liability protection for board members and officers
What you get.
- Donations to your organization can become tax-deductible for donors
- Eligible for many grants that require 501(c)(3) status
- Limited liability protection for board members and officers
- Exempt from federal corporate income tax on mission-related activity
Choose your tier.
State incorporation fees, plus the separate IRS user fee for tax-exemption ($275 for Form 1023-EZ or $600 for the full Form 1023), are not included above.
Basic
+ state filing fees, paid separately
- Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation, state filing
- Name availability check
- Standard filing speed
Pro
+ state filing fees, paid separately
- Everything in Basic
- Bylaws template
- EIN application included
- IRS Form 1023-EZ preparation guide
Premium
+ state filing fees, paid separately
- Everything in Pro
- Full IRS Form 1023 preparation (for larger nonprofits)
- Registered agent — first year included
- Conflict-of-interest policy template
How it works.
- 01
Define your mission
Your charitable purpose has to be stated in specific IRS-approved language — we guide you to it.
- 02
We file your Articles with the state
Nonprofit-specific incorporation, including the required dissolution clause the IRS looks for.
- 03
We prepare your IRS application
Form 1023-EZ for smaller organizations (under $50k projected annual revenue) or the full Form 1023.
- 04
You submit and await IRS review
You file the completed application and pay the IRS user fee directly; approval timelines are set by the IRS, not us.
Code Craft is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. This section provides self-help document filing services at your specific direction. Use of this service does not create an attorney-client relationship, and communications with Code Craft are not protected by attorney-client privilege. State and federal government filing fees are separate from our service fees and are not included in the prices shown. If your matter requires legal advice, please consult a licensed attorney in your state.
Questions about nonprofit (501(c)(3)) formation.
No. Code Craft is a self-help document filing service, not a law firm, and nothing here is legal advice. If your situation needs judgment calls — multiple owners with unequal stakes, industry-specific licensing, complex tax elections — talk to a licensed attorney or accountant before you file.
Other business formation services.
Ready to get started?
State incorporation: 5–15 business days. IRS review of Form 1023-EZ typically runs 2–4 weeks; the full Form 1023 can take several months.
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