This section focuses on what happens after your nonprofit is up and running, the part most founders forget until the IRS sends a letter. It covers continuity, leadership transitions, and the formal process for reinstating tax-exempt status after it's been revoked. These articles explain how to maintain good standing and what to do if you've fallen out of compliance. Think of it as the repair manual for when the organization engine starts sputtering. Keeping your exemption isn't automatic; it's a habit, and this directory shows how to build it.
Automatic Revocation of 501(c)(3)
If your nonprofit lost exemption for failing to file Form 990, this guide explains the IRS automatic revocation rule, its impact, and how to regain tax-exempt status.
Retroactive Exemption Reinstatement
What you need to know for Retroactive Reinstatement of 501c3 exemption status using the Form 1023 if your exemption status was automatically revoked.
IRS Reasonable Cause Letter
Understand how a well-drafted reasonable cause letter can restore your nonprofit’s tax-exempt status, why most organizations fail, and how to avoid fatal IRS mistakes.