This page collects the core planning articles for launching a 501c3 501(c)(3) nonprofit. It covers what tax exemption actually means, how to start a nonprofit step by step, when Form 1023EZ Form 1023-EZ makes sense (and when it doesn't), and how to write a business plan that defines your mission before you ever file. Use this page as a hub to open each topic in detail.
Starting a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Guide
Learn everything about starting a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, from formation and state registration to the full IRS 501c3 application process for federal tax-exempt status.
Federal Tax-exemption Status Explained
Tax exemption is awarded to certain nonprofit organizations such as 501c3 by the IRS which exempt them from paying federal taxes on their qualified income.
State Tax-Exemption Status Explained
Your 501(c)(3) status only covers federal taxes. Find out how to secure state tax exemption, fundraising registration, and full nonprofit compliance.
Writing a Nonprofit Business Plan
A nonprofit business plan serves as the compass guiding an organization toward its goals by effectively communicating its vision to potential donors.