501(c)(3) Application
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We can help you turn your passion into a fully functioning nonprofit, guiding you along the way to apply to be a 501c3.
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Obtain Tax-Exempt Status for Your Non-Profit
How can filing a 501(c)(3) Help your non-profit organization?
We can help you turn your passion into a fully functioning nonprofit, guiding you along the way to becoming eligible for a 501(c)(3) status. As a nonprofit, you understand that the best businesses not only do well, they also do good. Luckily, the United States Government also believes this, offering the 501c3 status and giving your nonprofit the opportunity to be assisted in its mission. Here we will outline exactly what benefits this tax-exempt status rewards you and how you can go about filing for this status.
Tax Breaks
Your nonprofit may be eligible for state, federal, and other income tax exemptions including tax-exempt financing
Funding Eligibility
Contributions to certain types of nonprofits are tax-deductible. Filing as a 501(c)(3) will help you receive donations and gain credibility in the nonprofit community.
Postage Discounts
Earn access to decreased rates on postage and public service announcements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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In order to be recognized as exempt by the Internal Revenue Service, the first box your company must check is to be organized as a trust, corporation, or association. You must also create a purpose statement and operate solely within the guidelines set forth by that statement. Some examples of exempt purposes are charitable organizations, prevention of cruelty to animals and children, or education. If your company meets both of those requirements, you are most likely eligible for 501c3 status. All that is left to do is apply. If your company meets both of those requirements, you are most likely eligible for 501c3 status. All that is left to do is apply.
Yes, Internal Revenue Code Sections 501(c)(4) through 501(c)(27) also exist. These organizations are considered tax-exempt, but not charitable.
While the terms are often used interchangeably, there are differences.
“Nonprofit” refers to an entity that is organized for a nonprofit purpose.
“501(c)(3)” refers to the IRS recognizing a nonprofit as tax-exempt by virtue of its charitable programs.
“Tax-exemption” is the end result of filing your 501(c)(3) and being recognized by the IRS as having an allowable operating purpose.
Approval can take anywhere from 2-12 months. While expedite review can be requested, there is no guarantee the IRS will grant those requests.
A denial of 501(c)(3) status is known as an adverse determination and is incredibly hard to overturn. Once an organization’s initial application has been rejected, it is very difficult to appeal, and almost certainly requires professional representation.
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After filing articles of organization for non-profit your organization, you can then apply for tax exemptions and other benefits.
We can help you form a nonprofit corporation in any state and obtain your tax-exempt status with the IRS.
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