Start Your 501(c)(4) Nonprofit: Fast, Legal, and Done-for-You
You don’t need an attorney to start an issue advocacy nonprofit, you need true 501(c)(4) experts with real experience in the space.
Our comprehensive formation service is as done-for-you as it gets, with less than an hour of your time needed to collect all your info. Then we handle your Incorporation, Bylaws, Tax-Exempt Status, and so much more!
All Startup Costs are Tax Deductible
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How to Create a 501(c)(4) in 3 Simple Steps
Step 1: Choose the 501(c)(4) Package
Built specifically for advocacy and political organizations, not charities or PACs
Step 2: Define Your Mission & Activities
Tell us about your organization so we can get you Tax-Exempt. Most clients finish in 45–60 minutes.
Step 3: Relax — We Handle the Bureaucracy
We navigate every state and federal form, including the IRS application for 501(c)(4) tax status (Form 1024), and the notorious IRS “gotcha form” - the 8976.
You’ll then receive approved documents and your IRS determination letter.
→ Yes, you can begin advocacy activities immediately after we file your Articles of Incorporation for you. Your tax-exempt status will be backdated to the original formation date we submit for you.
What's Included In Your 501(c)4 Package?
Everything you need to get IRS-approved, stay compliant, and legally run political advocacy campaigns, completely done-for-you!
1. Complete Federal & State Setup
Everything you need to get IRS-approved, stay compliant, and legally run political advocacy campaigns, all done-for-you.
✓ Articles of Incorporation in your State
✓ EIN (Employer ID Number) for banking & operations
✓ IRS Form 1024
✓ Advocacy-specific bylaws and governance policies
✓ Political activity compliance documentation
(includes Form 8976)
2. Mission HQ - Your Nonprofit Launch Center
Your private support portal includes:
✓All official approval documents, stored securely
✓ Fundraising tools and board meeting templates
✓ Compliance FAQs and annual reporting guidance
✓ Everything in one place — no guesswork
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Receive your political organization approval, or get DOUBLE your money back. End of story.
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✓ 200% IRS Approval Guarantee:
If your 501(c)(4) tax status is denied, we refund double your money.
✓ Truly Done-for-You Service:
You complete a simple intake form, review your plan, and we do the rest.
✓ No Surprise Fees:
One flat rate, no hidden add-ons, because it includes everything, minus the steep hourly legal fees.
✓ No Hidden Fees, No “Gotchas”:
Crystal clear pricing with no political organization "gotchas" or surprise compliance costs. One flat rate. No hourly legal fees.
✓ Compliance Clarity:
We explain exactly what political activities are allowed under 501(c)(4), in plain English.
✓ Built-In Protection for Political Advocacy:
Your bylaws, policies, and filings are structured to keep your lobbying and advocacy compliant.
Is a 501(c)4 the Right Fit?
Understanding 501(c)4 vs Other Political Structures
You should consider setting up a 501(c)(4) if your mission includes:
You may want to consider adding a distinct, separate 501(c)(4) if:
Not sure which structure you need? Book a free strategy session here where one of our nonprofit experts will help guide you on which one is right for you.
FAQs About Setting Up a 501(c)(4) for Political & Advocacy Organizations
There are three main differences:
- Grassroots lobbying – A 501(c)(4) can freely mobilize constituents to contact lawmakers and push for policy change. A 501(c)(3) cannot do this at all.
- Political activity – A 501(c)(4) may engage in some political campaign work, as long as it’s not its primary purpose. A 501(c)(3) must remain strictly nonpartisan.
- Donations – Contributions to a 501(c)(3) are tax-deductible; contributions to a 501(c)(4) are not.
From entity incorporation, which varies by state, to obtaining an EIN, applying for tax-exempt status, providing myriad document language and meeting board requirements, we handle everything for you 100%. Then we make you feel like a pro in running your organization with tools, templates, and office hours - all included.
Our clients are typically approved in 6–20 weeks — far faster than the usual 12–18 months.
No. Unlike PACs, 501(c)(4)s have the game-changing advantage of donor anonymity, as well as no donation limits.
A 501(c)(4) can lobby as much as it wants and may take part in elections, as long as its primary purpose remains promoting social welfare. That means most of its resources must go toward activities like educating on issues (such as constitutional rights, the implications of economic policy, or the impact of voting records on relevant legislation). Political campaigning can be part of the mix, but the organization has to be clearly more about advancing these broader civic issues than about electing or defeating candidates.
Yes, but with limitations. 501(c)4s can engage in some partisan political activity, but it cannot be their primary purpose. We help you structure activities to stay compliant while maximizing your political impact.
Yes. You can begin advocacy and lobbying immediately. Your IRS determination letter will make your status retroactive.
You can lobby legislators, run issue advocacy campaigns, educate the public, and engage in limited partisan activity.
You must file IRS Form 990 annually. We provide tools and reminders to keep you compliant.
Absolutely! 501(c)4s can collaborate with other advocacy groups, form coalitions, and even establish related political action committees (PACs) for additional political activities.
Have questions about something else? Check out our Help Center or email us at support@instantnonprofit.com
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