US non-profits · Company formation
US Nonprofit Formation and 501(c)(3) Status
An IRS-recognised non-profit with full tax-exempt status — ideal for charitable, educational, religious and humanitarian organisations worldwide.
Our US nonprofit formation service helps charitable, educational and humanitarian organisations create an official US entity that can receive donations, and apply for 501(c)(3) status so donations become tax-deductible for donors.
Two separate steps
State incorporation gives you a legal nonprofit entity. 501(c)(3) status is a separate recognition from the IRS through Form 1023 or 1023-EZ. We handle both.
What you need for US nonprofit formation
- Three proposed names for the organisation.
- A clear mission and activities that serve the public good.
- A board of at least 3 people including a President, Secretary and Treasurer.
- A passport and proof of address for each board member.
After exemption
The organisation files an annual Form 990, 990-EZ or 990-N and may need to register for fundraising in some states. See our annual nonprofit return service and the IRS charitable organizations page.
What's included
- Articles of Incorporation
- Bylaws drafting
- Form 1023 filing for 501(c)(3) status
- EIN from the IRS + state registration
- Receive tax-deductible donations
From request to delivery
These are the same stages you will follow in your portal — you get notified as each one is completed.
- 1
Documents received
- 2
Incorporated with the state
- 3
Bylaws drafted
- 4
EIN obtained
- 5
Form 1023 submitted
- 6
501(c)(3) approved by the IRS
Optional extras you can add to your request
How is the price calculated?
The base service price plus any add-ons you choose in the request form. You see the estimated total while filling it in, the invoice is issued on submission, and you can pay by card or transfer.
Start my requestQuestions about US Non-Profits
Yes, all board members can be non-US residents.
Form 1023-EZ is a simplified application for small organisations with limited projected revenue, while Form 1023 is the full application. We pick the right one after reviewing your plans.
It depends on IRS workload and the form type — typically two to six months after filing.
Yes. After incorporation and the EIN, we help you open an account for the organisation.
Ready to start? We will handle the rest.
Fill in the request in 10 minutes from your portal, or talk to an advisor first — for free.
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