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Save $2,000 in legal fees to start your nonprofit. You only pay state and IRS filing fees.

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Professional help to start your nonprofit can cost you $2,000 on top of filing fees. Zeffy helps you for free.

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Zeffy supports 50,000 nonprofits in North America. Our mission is to help you make a difference.

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We’ll take care of it all

We’ll take care of all the legal steps. From assembling documents to getting your 501(c) status.

Get your nonprofit status in 2 weeks.

Step 1

Fill-out your application

Provide information about your mission and future board of directors. This will let our experts prepare the first draft of your paperwork.

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Step 2

Get it reviewed by our experts

We will review your paperwork together before submitting your official application.

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Step 3

Get your nonprofit status

We'll handle all the back and forth with the state until your nonprofit is officially created.

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Step 4 - Optional

Get your 501(c) status

Once your nonprofit is created, we can take care of applying to any applicable 501(c) statuses for your nonprofit. This usually takes 4 weeks to be approved.

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Step 1

Fill-out your application

Provide information about your mission and future board of directors. This will let our experts prepare the first draft of your paperwork.

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Step 2

Get it reviewed by our experts

We will review your paperwork together before submitting your official application.

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Step 3

Get your nonprofit status

We'll handle all the back and forth with the state until your nonprofit is officially created.

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Step 4 - Optional

Get your 501(c)(3) status

Once your nonprofit is created, we can take care of applying to any applicable 501(c) statuses for your nonprofit. This usually takes 4 weeks to be approved.

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Resources from our blog

Nonprofit guides
Your Guide to 32 Different Types of Nonprofits

Discover the various types of nonprofits, including charities, foundations, and social advocacy groups. Learn how each type functions and impacts communities.

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How to start a nonprofit
How to Start a 501(c) Organization: Your Detailed Guide

As per the IRS, 501(c) is a designation for tax-exempt nonprofits. Explore different types of 501(c) organizations and check the steps for starting one.

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All About 501c4 Social Welfare Organizations

501(c)(4) organizations promote social welfare and can engage in political activities. Learn about 501(c)(4) qualifications, characteristics, and the application process.

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