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“Chris was an invaluable resource in helping me navigate the IRS Form 1023 process. Thanks to his expertise and guidance, I successfully obtained my 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Chris is incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to answer all my questions thoroughly. He was always prompt in responding to emails and readily available for phone calls, making the entire process smooth and stress-free. I highly recommend Chris to anyone needing assistance with nonprofit formation!”

I’m a pretty good writer and I have lots of nonprofit management experience. But I have never created a nonprofit from scratch. Until I got into the 1023, I had no idea how many questions there might be that, if answered wrong, might delay approval or cause questions. I found Chris’s site before filing our Articles of Incorporation. THANK GOODNESS–I wouldn’t have included necessary language. I then used his online advice to revise our Bylaws and other important Board policies. One of the most important pieces was the bit about presenting IRS rulings to support why our organization should be considered tax exempt. With all that and more, I still didn’t feel completely confident about submitting the form. My Board decided we should pay for a consult and that was the best decision we made. Once I sent Chris the application and supplements, he was very responsive. With a phone call he walked me through things that should be changed, removed, added, or presented a different way. He did the same with my next version and then it was ready to submit. We received our Letter of Determination only ONE WEEK after submitting (though we didn’t receive notice for another month). It was a ton of work to prepare, but I’m so glad the work was on the front end. A big thank you to Chris!!