Choose the 501(c)3 Package That Fits Your Nonprofit
Two Quick Rules:
- If you’ll receive under $50,000 in deposits in any of your first 3 years and you’re not a church or school, Express is usually the best fit.
- If you’ll receive more than $50,000 or you’re a church or school, choose Enterprise.
- 5,000+ nonprofits launched
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Express
- For nonprofits under $50,000 in deposits in any of your first 3 years (not churches/schools)
- Uses IRS 1023‑EZ where eligible
- Investment: $877 (payment plan available)
- Typical IRS approval timeframe: 3 weeks on average
- Includes full 200% IRS approval guarantee
For larger orgs & churches/schools
Enterprise
- For nonprofits expecting $50,000+ in deposits or churches/schools
- Uses full IRS 1023 form for complex/larger orgs
- Investment: $1497 (payment plan available)
- IRS approval on average 9 weeks vs. normal 10 months
- Includes full 200% IRS approval guarantee
Private Foundation
- For Special Nonprofits with a Single Source of Funding
- Designed for family foundations, corporate foundations, or individually funded entities
- Structured to comply with private foundation IRS requirements (Form 1023)
- Investment: $1,997 (1 or 3 payments)
- Our IRS approval saves 6+months vs. average
- Includes full 200% IRS approval guarantee
Every package includes our 200% IRS approval guarantee: if your 501(c)3 is not approved due to our error, we’ll fix it and refund double our fee.
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They made the process very simple and quickly answered all our questions.
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Ease of Use
Ease of use! they did so well and were so easy to work with. still waiting on our IRS approval!
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Compare PackagesIdentify the InstantNonprofit package and services that fit your needs and let's get started! | Express | Enterprise | Private Foundation* | 501(c)4, (c)6 or other |
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Best For: | For Small & Local Nonprofits Projecting Less than $50k/yr | For Church, School or Nonprofits Projecting Income Over $50k/yr+ | *For Special Nonprofits with a Single Source of Funding | *For Chambers of Commerce, Issue Advocacy, etc. Only |
Make it official | Cell | |||
Verify Nonprofit Business Name Availability | ||||
Prepare and File of Articles of Incorporation | ||||
Append IRS-required Dissolution & Purpose Language | ||||
Customized IRS-Friendly Bylaws | ||||
Obtain Federal Tax ID Number (EIN) | ||||
Obtain IRS 501(c)3 Tax Exempt Status | Cell | |||
IRS 1023-EZ Application for Tax-Exempt Status (fast approval) | n/a | n/a | n/a | |
IRS 1023 Long- Form Application w/Schedules (as applicable) | n/a | n/a | ||
IRS 1024 Application w/Schedules (as applicable) | n/a | na | na | |
Structure & Edit IRS Form 1023 Narrative of Activities (speeds long-form approval) | n/a | |||
Create & Attach Detailed 1023 Application Addenda (speeds long-form approval) | n/a | |||
IRS-Friendly Conflict of Interest & Compensation Policy | ||||
Board / Corporate Governance Made Easy | Cell | |||
Board Meeting Minutes & Resolutions (Customized to your Organization) | ||||
Board Recruitment/Consent to Serve/Board Changes Documents & Training | ||||
Memo on Retroactive Deductibility (raise funds prior to IRS Approval) | ||||
Personalized, Expert Services | Cell | |||
Mission HQ Portal Access: Your One Stop for Documents, File Status, Training & Support | ||||
High-Priority IRS Application Packaging & Processing | ||||
Our Staff Manages Any & All Unexpected/Additional IRS Information Requests (as applicable) | ||||
Office Hours & Support from Your Nonprofit Specialist Team | ||||
200% Money-Back IRS Approval Guarantee | ||||
Everything Conveniently Located in Your Mission HQ Portal | Cell | |||
7-Step Guided Experience: Our Process and Your Steps for Success | ||||
Secure Cloud Storage Backup for all Documentation | ||||
Relevant "Ask us Anything" Interactive Office Hours (save legal & accounting fees) | ||||
Fundraising Video Training with Downloads, Tools & Templates | ||||
Board of Directors Meeting & Management Training | ||||
Corporate Governance Video Training | ||||
Compliance & Annual Maintenance Video Training |
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501(c)4 & others
$877 or 320x3
Optional - For Training and Coaching with Evolved Acceleration
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- Iconic Income: Major gifts fundraising training & coaching program - the fastest path to cash for your organization
- Iconic Impact: A-to-z organizational capacity-building training & coaching
- Impact assessment & roadmap: Unlock your potential & drive results, with 1:1 personalized coaching
- Advanced mastermind membership 1 year
Frequently Asked Questions
Many companies advertise low prices — but only file your Articles of Incorporation. Some don’t even include your 501(c)(3) IRS application. Others leave you answering complex IRS questions alone, upsell required documents, or charge extra for basic support while you wait for approval. We do things differently. Instant Nonprofit® handles your entire 501(c)(3) process from start to finish — formation, IRS application preparation, required startup documents, and real guidance through your first board meeting. No hidden fees. No confusing add-ons. No getting stuck halfway through. And we back it with our Double Your Money-Back IRS Approval Guarantee. If you’re ready to launch the right way, we make it simple to get it DONE.
We make sure from the start that your mission is eligible, and that the information we submit on your behalf is clear, concise, and accurate. And unlike other companies, if the IRS randomly pulls YOUR application like a TSA airline frisk, we handle the entire "IRS Information Request" process and at ZERO cost and zero hassle to you.
Yes, you can! The fact is, most founders pay some startup expenses out of pocket while getting their nonprofit set up. Generally, these personal expenditures can be treated as legitimate startup expenses and either written off or reimbursed later (100% up to you!) once the nonprofit is up and operating - just keep your receipts! For more detail, sign up and check out today and then bring your specifics to our "Ask-Us-Anything" Office Hours (included with every package) and we’ll help you understand the right way to handle it.
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Why InstantNonprofit
We don't just start your nonprofit, we finish it!
Start Fundraising Immediately
You don't need to wait for IRS approval. We provide the documentation to start now!
EIN, Bylaws, Articles Conflict Policy....
...and much more! No other service puts this level of detail and care into YOUR success.
Board Meetings & Governance Docs
The only 501(c)3 service which includes Board minutes, resolutions and training.
Customer Support & Mission HQ POrtal
All step-by-step training, completed documents, & caring support in one place.
Our Social Impact
At InstantNonprofit, giving back is part of our mission. Through our foundation, we support causes that make a real difference in the lives of the most vulnerable.
Currently, we're helping families devastated by Hurricane Helene rebuild their lives, focusing on providing direct assistance to restore shelter in the hardest-hit areas. Together, we're bringing hope and stability to those who need it most. Join us in making a lasting impact where it’s needed most.
- Providing Essential Building Supplies: Supplying materials to restore safe and secure shelter to families and children.
- Restoring Water and Power: Collaborating with local utilities to reinstate clean water and electricity, vital for daily living.
- Filling Gaps in Support: Overlooked needs such as respite for overburdened parents and volunteers - because morale is as important as bricks and sticks.
Join us in our efforts, and we'll share real-time updates from those impacted positively through our shared contributions!
We're on a Mission
InstantNonprofit was born with a purpose—and that purpose has only grown stronger. From our founder to every member of our team, we share a belief that the old ways aren’t working. Long-standing institutions, out-of-touch governments and big corporations are no longer trusted to point the way forward.
It is inside this disruption that we can chart a better path forward. It’s about connection, cooperation, and meaningful action—not waiting for someone else to act but empowering each other to create the change we want to see.
We believe in the strength of community and the impact of rolling up our sleeves to forge a future of interdependence and shared progress. Let's do this - together!
"Be the change you wish to see in the world." – Gandhi
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