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Start Your Private Foundation:
Fast, Legal, Built to Last & 100% Done-For-You
We help families and philanthropists turn wealth into legacy, without IRS confusion or expensive lawyers.
Contributions to Your Private Foundation Are Tax-Deductible (within IRS limits)
Trusted by 5,000+ Private Foundations & Nonprofits Operating Worldwide
Setting Up a Private Foundation Has Never Been Easier
A Private Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that gives you control, legacy, and impact.
Families
...use them to build a lasting legacy and involve the next generation in giving.
Entrepreneurs
...create them to direct wealth toward causes they care about, while gaining recognition as serious philanthropists.
Wealth Advisors
...recommend them as a powerful tool to reduce taxes while maximizing charitable impact.
Unlike a donor-advised fund, starting a Private Foundation keeps your name, mission, and decision-making power in your hands.
How Our Private Foundation Formation Process Works In 3 Easy Steps...
Step 1: Choose the Private Foundation Package
Built specifically for families, philanthropists, and wealth managers.
Step 2: Define Your Goals and Legacy
Tell us about your mission, structure, and vision. Most clients finish in 20 minutes.
Step 3: Relax. We Handle All the Paperwork
We complete all private foundation filings with the IRS and your state.
You’ll receive approved documents and your IRS determination letter.
Yes, you can begin operating right after filing with us! Your tax-exempt status will be backdated to your formation date.
What’s Included in Your Private Foundation Package?
Everything you need to get IRS-approved, launch your foundation, and begin giving — done-for-you.
1. Complete Federal & State Setup of Your Private Foundation
✓ Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation in your State
✓ Articles of Incorporation in your state
✓ EIN (Employer ID Number) for banking & operations
✓ IRS Form 1023 Application for 501(c)(3) Private Foundation status
✓ Foundation bylaws & governance policies
✓ All IRS-required policies and startup documentation
2. Mission HQ: Your Nonprofit Launch Center
✓ All official approval documents, stored securely
✓ Fundraising tools and board meeting templates
✓ Step-by-step training on how to start, run, and grow your Private Foundation
✓ Annual reporting guidance and FAQs
✓ Everything in one place, no guesswork when you need anything
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All Orders Include a 200% IRS Approval Guarantee for Your Private Foundation
Receive your IRS Approval for your foundation, or get DOUBLE your money back. End of story.
Rest Assured With Our 5-Point Quality Guarantee Included With Your Private Foundation Plan...
✓ 200% IRS Approval Guarantee:
If your foundation is not approved, we refund double your money.
✓ Truly 100% Done-for-You Service
Complete all you need to do in 20 minutes. We do the rest.
✓ Flat Pricing. No Surprises.
$1,997 + state and federal filing fees. No hidden legal costs.
✓ Clear Guidance, No Confusion
We explain everything in plain English so you’re confident at every step.
✓ Designed for Legacy
We know Private Foundations inside and out. From IRS filings to governance, so your family can focus on giving, not compliance.
Your Foundation Can Fund Any Cause That Matters to You. We've Helped Foundations and Nonprofits Launch Across Every Mission.
We've helped launch over 5,000 nonprofits and private foundations across every cause you can imagine. Whether you're starting a foundation to fund organizations working in these areas, or launching an operating nonprofit yourself, here's where we've helped founders like you make their mark:
You've been successful. You want to give back strategically. You're tired of writing checks with no control over impact. The question isn't whether you should start a foundation. It's whether you're ready to stop waiting and make it official.
Start and Grow Your Private Foundation with Instant Nonprofit
No red tape. No confusion. Just your legacy, made official.
FAQs About Our Private Foundation Formation Service
Have questions about something else? Check out our Help Center or email us at support@instantnonprofit.com
A Private Foundation is simply a 501(c)(3) nonprofit funded by an individual, family, or business. We handle every step of the setup and IRS application, so your foundation is approved quickly and with zero stress.
Our unique process slashes 2/3 off normal IRS approval time. Most clients are approved in 6–16 weeks, compared to the typical 12–18 months.
Legally, there is no minimum, and legacy giving can be any amount.
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a simple charitable account managed by a sponsoring organization, but you don’t control how funds are invested, and your family name isn’t attached to grants.
A Private Foundation gives you complete control, allows you to run programs or award grants under your own name, and builds a family legacy that lasts for generations.
Both. You can award grants to other nonprofits and operate your own charitable initiatives under your foundation’s name. Some foundations choose one, others do both, you have complete flexibility.
Yes. Contributions are deductible within IRS limits: up to 30% of adjusted gross income (AGI) for cash contributions and up to 20% of AGI for appreciated assets.
Private Foundations must distribute at least 5% of assets annually, file IRS Form 990-PF each year, and in most cases submit a state annual report. Both the Form 990-PF and state reports can be handled through our Autopilot program, so you never miss a deadline.
Is a Private Foundation the Right Fit For You?
A Private Foundation may be the right choice if you want to:
✓ Build a family legacy around giving
✓ Maintain control over how, when, and where your money is used
✓ Create a tax-efficient charitable vehicle
✓ Award grants, fund scholarships, or operate charitable programs under your own name
✓ Involve children and heirs in philanthropy to carry forward your mission
You Focus on Your Legacy. We’ll Handle the Paperwork.
Your wealth can create lasting change for generations. But IRS paperwork shouldn’t stand in the way of your mission.
We’ve helped over 5,000 founders, families, and philanthropists launch nonprofits that last. Let’s make your foundation official, so you can focus on leaving your legacy.