I started working on our form1023 three months ago. I knew right away that I was going to need help. Fortunately I found 1023.org website. The templates and online instructions helped me get organized. I filled out the form and wrote the narrative to the best of my ability and our treasurer used the template to provide the financial data.

At that point I thought I was ready to submit the application, but decided to have Chris review it first. That was the best decision I made in the whole process.

He showed me the weak areas and gave me advise and suggestions during our line by line review. After a major rewrite of the narrative and correcting errors, we did a second review to polish up the application. I submitted the application on Jan 6th and the determination letter approving our 501(c)3 status was dated Jan 12th!! I have no doubt that the IRS would have kicked back our application or rejected it outright if not for Chris's help. I highly recommend 1023.org.

I used the materials provided by Chris, and then we had a phone conversation to go through it. He advised that I needed to include a lease agreement in my application, so I took some time to put that together and then called him back a month later.

After this second conversation, he instructed me on certain changes that needed to happen to ensure success. I followed his advice to a T, and now we're 501(c)(3) a mere 2 months later.

Highly recommend his services.

I used Chris's templates to compile my Form 1023, making the process so much easier and less expensive. We had Chris review our 1023, and his feedback and advice were invaluable. After his review, we submitted our paperwork and received an approval notice within a few weeks. I highly recommend his services!

I'm a bit of a handful. Chris had the patience of Job! The IRS approved my 501(c)(3) within 4 months. I know I would not have gotten these results without Chris. Thanks so much!

We wanted to get 501(c)3 certification to be able to apply for grants from foundations. We had mounds of financial data but did not know how to present it in the proper alignment for the Form 1023. Chris was invaluable in guiding us and identifying where we categorized some data incorrectly. His templates and telephone consulting are what got us approved on the first try. Very thankful for his expertise.

Finally, Success! It took about seven months from start to finish to get our 501(c)(3) application approved. Chris' guidance was invaluable.

I started on my own by searching the web for examples of NFP Bylaws and reached out to several charities to get copies of theirs. Once I had collected several I started writing ours. Then I came across form1023.org. It explained that there was much more to be done than just the bylaws, so like he expected, I copied and pasted form the examples I found for hours. After a while I contributed the $40 dollars and downloaded the templates like I should have to start with.

The more I read the information and explanations I came to the realization that Chris' guidance was invaluable, and I followed it to the letter. I highly recommend you do too. Including having him review your documents and 1023 application.

Good luck everyone, and thank you Chris.

I worked with Chris on my 501c3 application, and I couldn't be more grateful for his help. From the start, he went through every part of my paperwork, caught things I never would've noticed, and explained how to fix them patiently. We went back and forth until everything was solid and ready to go, and he made sure I understood each step instead of just handing it back.

Because of that, my application was approved on the first try with zero changes. What could've been a stressful nightmare turned out to be simple and smooth. Chris really knows what he's doing, and I'd tell anyone starting a nonprofit to work with him. He's a lifesaver.

It would be tempting to say that Chris made this process easy but there is nothing easy about writing up this long, detailed application, trying to understand why things have to answered just so and avoiding mistakes that cause delays. But the way Chris has organized all the information, giving the reasons behind his recommendations, providing useable templates and advice certainly leads you down the easiest road to a successful outcome. I intended to just use the templates and do it on my own.

But after getting it all written, I realized what a wealth of knowledge and insight Chris had provided. From that point, it was obvious that having Chris review the application with his depth of experience was a very worthwhile investment. Chris was quick, thorough, and honest and his recommended changes showed he really knows how the IRS "thinks." We received our approval letter with no further questions asked. I highly recommend Chris and his website resources.

Chris did a tremendous job of analyzing the content, identifying problematic areas, suggesting changes, and then reviewing it with me before submission. This was a time-sensitive application, so Chris helped formulate the language for an expedited review. Our application was approved (in record time, I think) without any changes. A lawyer would have cost $5,000 for the same outcome. This was well worth the money!

Chris was a huge help getting me through the Form 1023 process. I had no idea how detailed it really was until I got into it, and his explanations made everything make sense. He answered every question I threw at him, always fast and clear, and helped me understand what the IRS was actually looking for instead of just telling me what to copy.

Because of his guidance, we got our 501c3 approval without any problems. He's easy to reach, knows his stuff inside out, and never made me feel rushed or lost. If you're trying to get your nonprofit approved, save yourself a lot of stress and talk to Chris.

This is the second 1023 application Chris helped me with. Both were approved as submitted, the most recent in 5 1/2 months (previous in just over six months). He provided sample forms and policies. He reviewed about 50 page of draft forms and attachments and made multiple specific recommendations. We followed Chris' advice. He travels sometimes, so a response or two were be delayed a few/several days. But we connected when needed for detailed reviews that went as long as needed. GREAT RESULT Chris! Thank you, again.

Excellent forms and templates, plus critical personal guidance and advice from Chris on several difficult and unique questions to avoid potential problems with the IRS, enabled our non-profit to prepare and submit a complicated Form 1023 which the IRS approved in record time. Using the materials provided here will save you from hours of reading IRS guidance to ease you through the 1023 process -- and it is extremely cost effective.

I used Form1023.org to work through the 1023 application, and it honestly made the whole thing so much easier to handle. Before finding it, I tried a few other sites that promised "simple" guides, but none of them came close. Chris breaks everything down in plain English and shows exactly what each section means and why it matters.

Once I followed his instructions and took the time to really read through everything, the IRS approved our application in just a month. If you want something detailed and reliable that actually works, this is the place to start. I can't recommend it enough.

Chris is so smart and really knows what he is talking about. He responded so fast when I had questions and walked me through the entire application! We received our 501(C)(3) approval in less than a month. Completely worth the cost. Thanks!!

Chris was amazing! He reviewed our documents, answered all of our questions (so quickly!), and helped us understand the entire process. We just earned our 501(c)(3) designation (January 2025), and we are thrilled! I could not ask for a better consultant on this process! Thank you, Chris!