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Stay focused on your mission

Set Your Nonprofit's Annual Maintenance Filings on Auto-Pilot

Avoid Revocation of your Nonprofit by the State or IRS...
...get peace of mind and avoid legal fees
Designed to Save Time and Money by Eliminating the Need for Accountant or Attorney for Routine Annual Compliance
Trusted by 4000+ Nonprofits Operating Worldwide

Why Join Nonprofit
Auto-Pilot?

Protect Your 501(c)3 Status

Since 2010, the IRS has revoked the 501(c)3 status of over 300,000 nonprofits, for failure to file the IRS Form 990. 

Learn How to Run Your Nonprofit

Monthly Flight School monthly trainings help you build your skillsets- join & vote for what's next!

Year-Round Office Hours Support

Eliminate hefty lawyer, accounting or consultant Q&A fees - and get real answers on YOUR situation!

The IRS website is like a kick in the throat. I needed a solution for the huge paperwork problem.
InstantNonprofit does the heavy lifting, so you can focus on your purpose. It's the best investment I made for my nonprofit, hands down.

Sarah Downey Robinson

Founder, Rise Up Yoga, Denver


What's Included

Annual time investment is an estimated
17 minutes per year!

We start with our 5-Point Compliance Audit

Checking your compliance, confirming your status is in good standing and assessing your risk...

  • Check your IRS 990 Info Return Compliance
  • Confirm that your State Corporate filing is in good standing
  • Analyze your sales tax, franchise fees, business and property tax exemption
  • Assess exposure for any fundraising regulations
  • Assess your charitable solicitation registration requirements

Stay Compliant with Done-For-You Annual Reports & Filings

To ensure you keep your tax-exempt status and stay compliant all year long...

Here the compliance forms we'll complete and file for you:

  • Annual Filing for your IRS Form 990N Annual Tax Return
  • State Periodic or Annual Report (varies by state)
  • Assess additional filing requirements - depends on organization type
  • Collect special files and fees for California required specific filings (with custom pricing in this state)

Premium Training & Live Private Group Coaching

Our mission is to make doing good easy. That is why with every Instant Nonprofit auto-pilot membership, we are including two additional unique and powerful resources...

  • Video Training - “Flight School” (Tips for setting up your nonprofit business structure, operations, communications and fundraising). Each month we provide a new training taught by trusted industry experts in our "Flight School" and share the recordings with you in the Auto-Pilot members area. We cover the topics we know you'll value highly.
  • We follow Air Support Office Hours with monthly private group coaching where you can access us LIVE via zoom.



Content Deep Dive

Access the Ever-Growing Flight School Training Sessions with Auto-Pilot

As we add new lessons every month, you can up-vote the hottest topics and learn to take advantage of the latest productivity, operational and growth hacks on the planet!

Payroll Mastery: Building a Thriving Team

  • Check your IRS 990 Info Return Compliance
  • Confirm that your State Corporate filing is in good 
  • Analyze your sales tax, franchise fees, business and property tax exemption

Unlocking 120,000/y USD Google Ad Grants

  • Secure $10,000 monthly in free Google Ads.
  • Navigate eligibility and application processes.
  • Maximize online presence and attract support.

Pitch Power: Crafting Compelling Presentations

  • Master storytelling and slide design for impactful pitches.
  • Attract funding, support, and volunteers.
  • Leverage media coverage to amplify your message.

Website Build: Engaging Nonprofit Websites

  • Design user-friendly websites that drive donations.
  • integrate social media and email marketing effectively.
  • Avoid common pitfalls and gain expert feedback.

Corporate Sponsorship Success

  • Develop a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plan.
  • Pitch successful cause marketing campaigns.
  • Build long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.

AI Empowerment for Non-Techies

  • Utilize free AI tools for productivity and efficiency
  • Improve copywriting, fundraising, and grant writing.
  • Streamline operations without technical expertise.

Grant Readiness

  • Identify the right grant opportunities and writers.
  • Perfect your application process.
  • Maximize your chances of securing essential funds.

Data-Driven Nonprofits

  • Use web analytics to grow your online presence.
  • Understand and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Optimize user behavior and website conversions.

Year-End Fundraising Frenzy

  • Double December donations with targeted strategies.
  • Leverage storytelling and social media for impact.
  • Understand donor behavior and giving trends.

Scrum-Tastic Productivity

  • Implement Agile Scrum methodology for efficient project management.
  • Boost team collaboration and productivity.
  • Adapt to change and prioritize tasks effectively.

"Not Boring" Board & Governance

  • Engage your board in fundraising initiatives.
  • Transform governance into active support.
  • Maximize nonprofit growth through effective board strategies.

End-of-Year Match Challenge Magic

  • Create urgency and leverage matching incentives.
  • Skyrocket donations with psychological motivators.
  • Use ready-to-go templates for successful campaigns.

With Instant Nonprofit Auto-Pilot...

You'll Have the Peace of Mind Of

  • Saving time & reduced stress
  • Saving legal and accounting fees
  • No worries about missed deadlines
  • Focusing on your mission!
  • Learn to optimize operations and boost funding

Avoid the Traps & Red Tape Of

  • Revocation of IRS Tax-Exempt Status
  • Dissolution of Your Nonprofit Corporation
  • Accounting & Legal Fees
  • Fees, penalties, and additional paperwork
  • Losing supporters (and their donations!)

4 Reasons to Say YES


For the detail mavens out there, here’s…

The Nitty Gritty, The Kit And Kaboodle, The Whole Enchilada...

5 Point Inspection

Auto-Pilot Compliance Audit

1. IRS 990 Information Return Compliance Check (BOT)

2. State Corporate Good Standing Confirmation

3. Franchise Fee Business & Property Tax Liability Exposure Check

4. State Sales & Use Tax Exemption Needs Analysis

5. *Assess exposure for any regulations which includes your fundraising efforts and charitable solicitation registration recommendations.


Need assessment created to find out all ways that they are currently fundraising

Operational Costs, Revenue forecast, where are you fundraising, which states?

Provide different options based on answers

*(additional fees may be incurred at a discounted rate to get your account to good standing to move forward)

Ongoing Paperwork Support

Auto-Pilot Annual Filings

1.  Filing: *IRS Form 990N Annual Tax Return Filing
2. Filing: *State Annual/Periodic Report (Maintain Corporate Entity Good Standing)
3. *In California and Washington, special files are included (with custom pricing in those states)

Ongoing Education

Auto-Pilot Year-Round Training & Support

  • Private Group Coaching: Monthly “Office Hours” Nonprofit Expert Access | Live Q&As via zoom (What the FAQ is 101 level. This is more 201 level. Once a Month with Christian LeFer - each one featuring an expert sharing best practices and an option for Q&A. 
  • Training - “Flight School" | Tips for setting up your nonprofit business structure, operations, communications and fundraising.
  • 12 Modules
  1. Fundraising Online  - Stewardship
  2. Technology Stack - Will
  3. Media & Zoom Mastery - Amy Scruggs*
  4. FB Community - Jordan
  5. Bookkeeping - Expert
  6. How to Pitch - Expert
  7. Fundraising Mini-Class*
  8. Social Media - “All the little things” Expert
  9. Internally Organizing your Organization - Jordan
  10. Email Marketing - Build your Donor Pipeline  - Will
  11. Consistency - Master Business Calendars - Expert
  12. Communications - How, what channels consistency, messaging “voice”
  • Training replays get added into customer portal for help in the future 
  • Exclusive invitation to be interviewed to share your story with the INP community

What Our
Customers Are
Saying...

Excellent 4.8 out of 5 

Stay focused on your mission with the experts at Instant Nonprofit handling the IRS & state agencies over the next 12 months with auto-pilot.

How to get started

Easy, 3-Step Process

Step 1
Sign Up & Check Out
We'll do our 1st Annual 5-Point Compliance Check
Step 2
We'll Confirm Organization Info
Your Specialists will request any information needed (usually takes under 5 Minutes!)
Step 3
Choose Your Best Path for Success!
Save Months or Years by Diving into Dozens of Trainings on Startup Fundraising, Finance, Tech & More!

Reduces work for most customers to 15 minutes per year, on average!

Just the FAQs...

How long does IRS approval of tax-exempt status take?

For the past decade, the average IRS approval time ranged from 10 to 18+ months - but even with the Full 1023 Application for 501(c)3 Tax Exempt Status, Instant Nonprofit files average 4 - 6 months, eliminating 1/2 to 2/3 of the delay for our family of founders. At this time, the average approval time for Instant Nonprofit Streamlined customer applications is 4 to 8 weeks.

How can you offer faster-than-normal tax-exempt approval?

Over the course of filing thousands of 501(c)3's, we've built up a body of expertise when it comes to using the right formula for fast approval. Just as we promise to be as human as possible with our customers, we do the same with the good folks at the IRS.

Does InstantNonprofit help with grant writing or fundraising as well as filing my 501(c)3?

InstantNonprofit offers basic fundraising training & resources, 100% free upon purchase of one of our 501(c)3 Formation packages. 

We also offer professional fundraising training through a long-time partner, who raises tens of millions for a broad array of causes. 

Finally, we have a growing list of vetted grant writers who are available for introductions.

What if I already formed an LLC (or other entity), or obtained an EIN, prior to engaging InstantNonprofit?

Some customers approach InstantNonprofit for our services, hoping that they can utilize an LLC or other entity formed independently prior to engaging us.

It’s important to note that the LLC entity type is not compatible with a 501(c)3 nonprofit; if you mistakenly started an LLC for the purpose of taking a step toward starting a nonprofit, it will need to be dissolved (we can help with this). 

The correct type of entity is the Nonprofit Corporation (called a Non-Stock corporation in Virginia).

It's also important to note that even in cases where the correct entity type was filed, there is also required addenda (Purpose and Dissolution Clause), without which the IRS will reject your application.

If you filed a Nonprofit Corporation but failed to add the required language prior to starting with us, don't worry! We'll carefully examine your documents and file the proper amendment at no charge (not including government fees).

Also any EIN that is or was assigned to another entity at any time is NOT able to be applied to your new nonprofit - a new one must be obtained.

The BEST thing to do is NOTHING - it's usually better to start fresh with InstantNonprofit - because we do it all FOR you!

Can I be reimbursed, or receive a write-off against my personal income taxes, for my nonprofit startup costs?

Yes, you may choose to be reimbursed (your nonprofit can pay you back after it raises funds or receives a grant), or you can choose to write it off as a charitable donation on your personal or business income taxes.

Keep receipts for such expenditures, and it's wise to create a paper trail, such as an invoice or acknowledgement of the expense provided by the nonprofit to the source of funds.

How much does it cost, and how long does it take?

The IRS has created two paths to 501(c)3 tax-exempt status based on expected donations: 

Organizations confident that they will raise more than $50,000 in the current tax year, or any of the following two tax years (these qualify for our Enterprise Plan)

One for organizations with expected donations below $50,000/year (or do not have a clear path to exceed that amount (these qualify for our Express Plan)

 About 88% of our customers qualify for Express, while the other 12% choose Enterprise. The  IRS 501(c)3 designation is the same.

If you choose the Express Plan and then exceed your wildest fundraising dreams, there is no penalty, and you do not have to re-file a thing! You will simply report your donations to the IRS  in the following year as normal.

Your investment in service fees and government filing fees is visible on the following page when you click "get started".

Can my for-profit and nonprofit work together?

Yes. You can build a strategic partnership with your for-profit and nonprofit, however, your nonprofit will be set up as it’s own entity and operate separately from your for-profit.

If I start a nonprofit under the Express plan and exceed $50,000 in donations, what happens?

Nothing. 

While the Enterprise package is designed for larger organizations that anticipate donations exceeding $50,000 in years 1, 2 or 3, and the Express is for organizations expeting to fall below $50,000, there are no penalties for Express customers who exceed those numbers.

The IRS does not come back and make you file another application. You simply must report your revenues on the appropriate 990 tax form.

Rest Easy With Our
5-Point Quality Guarantee

With Auto-Pilot, you’ll enjoy peace of mind knowing your nonprofit is always in compliance, organized, and ready for growth. Our team of experts is there to back you up with support, and you'll gain access to high-quality guidance often accessible only by larger organizations. From handling the paperwork to streamlining key processes, Auto-Pilot ensures your nonprofit is always flying high—so you can spend less time on administration and more time fulfilling your mission.

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