Nonprofit

Start a Nonprofit in the U.S.

Incorporate correctly. Obtain 501(c)(3) status. Fundraise with confidence. iCorp Pro forms your nonprofit corporation, drafts bylaws and required policies, obtains your EIN, and prepares a complete IRS tax-exemption application package (Form 1023 or 1023-EZ, as eligible). We also set up your state charitable registrations and annual compliance calendar so you stay grant- and donor-ready.

  • Attorney-grade Articles & Bylaws (proper purpose & dissolution)
  • Full 501(c)(3) application prep (Form 1023 / 1023-EZ)
  • EIN, board setup, Conflict of Interest policy
  • Charitable registrations & clean compliance calendar
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Ideal for public charities and community organizations seeking federal tax-exempt status and compliant fundraising.

Why iCorp Pro

Six reasons nonprofits choose us

Kickstart in minutes

Guided intake, mission & program scoping, and name checks.

Accuracy you can trust

IRS-compliant Articles (purpose & dissolution), Bylaws, and a Conflict-of-Interest Policy.

501(c)(3) from end to end

Eligibility review, Form 1023/1023-EZ preparation, narratives, schedules, signatures.

Fundraising-ready compliance

Charitable registrations, receipt/acknowledgment templates, donor-ready records.

Transparent pricing

Fixed packages + state/IRS fees. No surprises.

Bilingual support

English & Russian team. Clear answers, fast responses.

What is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit?

A 501(c)(3) is a tax-exempt organization organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes (e.g., charitable, educational, scientific). Donations to qualified public charities are generally tax-deductible to donors. Most groups incorporate first as a nonprofit corporation, then apply to the IRS for recognition of exemption.

Public-charity purpose

Your mission and activities must align with exempt purposes. We craft IRS-compliant purpose and dissolution clauses.

Incorporate → then apply

Form a nonprofit corporation at the state level, adopt bylaws and policies, obtain EIN, and then file IRS Form 1023 or 1023-EZ.

Donations & deductibility

Contributions to recognized 501(c)(3) public charities are generally tax-deductible; provide proper donor acknowledgments.

What’s included

Everything you need to form, obtain 501(c)(3), and stay compliant.

Launch

Nonprofit Formation

  • State selection & name check (all states supported).
  • Articles of Incorporation with IRS-compliant purpose & dissolution clauses.
  • Registered Agent (1 year) & service-of-process address.
  • Bylaws & Organizational Resolutions (board/officers, banking).
  • Conflict of Interest Policy + annual disclosure forms.
  • EIN (IRS) and bank support letters.
  • Compliance starter kit: board calendar, minutes templates, receipts & deadlines.
Exemption

501(c)(3) Application

  • Eligibility review for Form 1023-EZ vs full Form 1023.
  • Narratives, programs, budget, compensation, public-charity classification.
  • Schedules & attachments prepared and organized.
  • Board/adopter signatures and submission guidance.
  • Initial charitable solicitation registrations (where required).
Compliance

Annual

  • Federal returns timeline: Form 990/990-EZ/990-N (and 990-T if UBI).
  • State charitable renewals & corporate annual reports where required.
  • Donation receipt & acknowledgment templates (incl. $250+ / quid-pro-quo).
  • Grant-ready records: minutes, policy confirmations; optional policy suite.

How it works (9 steps)

From state formation to IRS exemption and fundraising compliance — fast and clean.

1

Clarify mission & name

We scope programs and confirm name availability.

2

Incorporate at the state level

IRS-compliant Articles with purpose & dissolution clauses; Registered Agent assigned.

3

Appoint board & adopt bylaws

Organizational minutes, initial officers, and banking resolutions.

4

Adopt policies

Conflict of Interest required; optional whistleblower & document retention.

5

Obtain EIN & open banking

EIN confirmation and bank letters packaged for account opening.

6

Prepare Form 1023 / 1023-EZ

Narratives, budgets, schedules; confirm public-charity status.

7

File exemption application

We route signatures and coordinate submission.

8

Register for fundraising

Charitable solicitation registrations in operating/soliciting states.

9

Stay compliant

990 series deadlines, state renewals, donor acknowledgments in one calendar.

Packages & Pricing

Launch

Formation
$ 299
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+ state fees
  • IRS-ready purpose & dissolution clauses
  • Organizational minutes & officer appointments
  • Conflict of Interest Policy + annual disclosures
  • EIN & bank-ready letters
  • Board calendar, minutes & receipt templates
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Articles (IRS-compliant), Registered Agent (1 yr), bylaws, board/officers, EIN, compliance kit.
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Exemption

501(c)(3)
$ 299
99
+ state fees
  • 1023-EZ screening & restrictions check
  • Programs narrative, budget & public-charity status
  • Compensation & governance disclosures
  • Attachments & schedules assembled
  • Signature routing & filing coordination
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Eligibility review, Form 1023/1023-EZ prep, narratives, budget, schedules, signatures & submission guidance.

Compliance

Annual
$ 299
99
+ state fees
  • 990 / 990-EZ / 990-N calendar & reminders
  • Charitable registrations & renewals (as applicable)
  • Board minutes, policy confirmations
  • Donation receipt & acknowledgment templates
  • Single compliance calendar for the year
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990 series timeline coordination, charitable renewals, minutes, donor acknowledgments toolkit.

Nonprofit FAQ

Clear, accurate answers for forming a U.S. nonprofit and obtaining 501(c)(3) status.

A charitable organization organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes (e.g., charitable, educational, scientific). Recognition of exemption by the IRS lets donors claim charitable deductions, subject to IRS rules.
Yes. You typically form a nonprofit corporation at the state level first, then apply to the IRS for recognition of exemption (Form 1023 or 1023-EZ if eligible).
Articles of Incorporation with IRS-compliant purpose & dissolution clauses, Bylaws, Organizational Resolutions, a Conflict of Interest Policy (with annual disclosures), EIN, and initial board/officer appointments.
At least the number your state requires. We recommend three unrelated directors for strong governance and grant readiness.
Yes, if compensation is reasonable and approved with proper board oversight. Disclose as required in your IRS application and annual returns.
Yes. We prepare and process the SS-4, obtain your EIN, and deliver a bank-ready confirmation letter.
We run an eligibility screen. 1023-EZ is only available if your organization meets IRS criteria (activity limits and receipts/assets thresholds). Otherwise we prepare the full Form 1023 with narratives, budgets, and schedules.
Often yes. Many states require charitable solicitation registration before soliciting donations (including online). We map your obligations and file initial registrations/renewals where applicable.
For contributions of $250+, provide a contemporaneous written acknowledgment stating the amount/description and whether goods/services were provided. For quid-pro-quo gifts over $75, disclose the value of benefits provided.
Most file Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-N annually (due the 15th day of the 5th month after fiscal year-end; extensions available). Form 990-T is required if UBI exceeds filing thresholds.
Political campaign activity is prohibited. Lobbying must be insubstantial (or measured under a valid 501(h) election). We outline policy guardrails during setup.
Depending on the state(s): corporate annual reports, charitable renewals, and state tax filings. We maintain a single compliance calendar with reminders.

Trust & Compliance (Standards)

Standards-aligned filings, dual-check QA, secure records, and a single compliance calendar.

Standards-aligned filings

  • State nonprofit corporation requirements
  • IRS procedures (EIN/SS-4, Form 1023/1023-EZ)
  • Purpose & dissolution clauses that meet 501(c)(3)

Dual-check QA

  • Attorney-grade templates + two-person review
  • Clean minutes, consents, and policy adoptions
  • Issue tracking until signature routing is complete

Records & security

  • Secure document delivery with controlled access
  • Audit trail for board and policy actions
  • Grant-ready document set for funders

Compliance calendar

  • 990/990-EZ/990-N deadlines with reminders
  • Charitable registrations & renewals (state-specific)
  • Donor acknowledgments & board meeting cadence

Launch your 501(c)(3) the right way

We’ll incorporate your nonprofit, prepare a complete IRS exemption package (Form 1023 or 1023-EZ, as eligible), and set up a clean compliance calendar for fundraising and annual filings.

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  • IRS-compliant Articles, Bylaws & Conflict-of-Interest
  • Form 1023/1023-EZ prepared & signature-ready
  • Charitable registrations for compliant fundraising
  • Single calendar for 990 series & state renewals