Launch Your Nonprofit with
our 501(c)3 Services 

All great movements in history started with a bit of moral outrage.
Our battle cry is, "It shouldn't be hard to do good!"
Trusted by 4000+ Nonprofits Operating Worldwide

Paperwork Simplified,
 Mission Focused

We take care of the paperwork and process, so you can focus on your mission.

We started with a simple idea - that paperwork and confusion shouldn’t stop you from making the world a better place.

When we began in 2013, starting a nonprofit organization and getting 501(c)3 Tax-Exempt Status had become too complicated, expensive, and time consuming. Many nonprofit founders were forced to give up before their dream saw the light of day. We have changed that forever!



Like you, we’re taking a stand to make the world a better place - that’s why our mission is to care about YOUR mission! Our technology is simple to use, and we focus on the human touch. We understand what it takes because our team has been right where you are now. So come on - take one small step for a human (you)...one giant leap for humankind!


Our Founder's Story

Meet Christian LeFer

From Frustration to Success

In 2009, I volunteered to start a nonprofit with a group of friends. 'How hard can it be?' I thought. But after submitting the application, I became morally outraged by the brain-numbing process and the over 12-month approval timeline.


Cracking the Code

Frustrated with the slow response from the IRS, I took matters into my own hands. I called nearly 50 different IRS extensions, asking dozens of questions to figure out how to get a faster approval. I documented the process and created what we now call ‘a love letter to a bureaucrat’—the perfect 501(c)(3) application.

Building a Trusted System

My new method produced consistent 30- to 60-day IRS approvals, and requests for help started rolling in. What began as a blog turned into a business, and today, with a tech-enabled process and 100% IRS approval guarantee, we are the highest-rated 501(c)(3) service in the niche.

When I’m not in the office, I speak and write on nonprofits and social enterprises. Having founded over 4,000 501(c)(3) organizations and spent a decade fundraising, I believe the social enterprise founder is the superhero of this new era. As traditional norms shift, personal values have become the core of identity. Welcome to the convergence of cause and commerce. #LetsBuildThis


Your Instant Nonprofit Team

Our success begins and ends with our band of professional merry-makers

Christian LeFer, CEO

Founder & CEO

Christian believes in empowering people to live their purpose without limits, driven by his passion for liberty and helping others do good.

Jacquelyn Long, COO

Chief of Operations and Marketing

Jacqui combines her passions for human optimization, minimalism, and elevated consciousness to create a culture of integrity, serving both the team and customers.

Liz Myers

Head of Nonprofit Solutions

Liz is dedicated to empowering nonprofits to create meaningful change through strategic programs, fundraising, and impactful mission work.

Nathaniel Nikko

CS & Marketing VA

Nikko thrives behind the scenes, supporting nonprofit changemakers by handling creative and administrative tasks, enabling them to focus on impactful work.

Chris Bague

Head of Content and Coaching

Chris is committed to equipping nonprofit leaders with tools and knowledge to turn their visions into impactful legacies.

Ilana Loory Cummings

Business Development & Marketing Specialist

Ilana loves connecting with nonprofit founders whose bold visions inspire her to help create a brighter, better future.

Farwa Qazalbash

Manager Filing Department

Farwa channels her love for structure and communication into building efficient systems that empower her team and help nonprofits thrive.

Brittany Lais

Filing Specialist

Brittany is passionate about empowering nonprofits to navigate legal challenges, inspired by InstantNonprofit’s culture of collaboration, care, and commitment to community impact.

InstantNonprofit Headquarters

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1400 US-41, Inverness, FL 34450
Shift, 2679 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120

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855.893.3093

Provide your contact information and inquiry in the form, and we'll put you in touch with your own nonprofit expert. Our caring team and easy to use tech mean high performance and low hassle.

  • Schedule a free consult

Interested in our services, but have questions? Hit this link now! Schedule a free no-obligation consult with one of our Nonprofit Success team members to guide you to the path that is right for your vision and goals. (Getting the “great technology with a human touch” message yet?)

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Frequently 
Asked 
Questions


Still getting your feet wet in the nonprofit world? Check out of FAQ here, or search our blog.
Email us at success@instantnonprofit.com

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.

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