Annual Report and State Filing
We prepare and file your Non Profit's annual report on time, every year, so your company stays active and in good standing.
Business Formation by a Licensed Law Firm
Form a Non Profit Corporation With a Real Attorney
Form a Non Profit Corporation in all 50 states with a licensed attorney. Starting at $65.99, with state fees included in every state except Nevada.
Starting at $65.99 Filing Fees Included*
*State filing fees are included in every state except Nevada, where they are billed separately.
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The Basics
What Is a Non Profit Corporation?
A non profit corporation is a state-formed entity created for a mission, not private profit. Incorporation gives the organization a legal identity so it can open bank accounts, own property, hire staff, and enter contracts in its own name.
It is also the foundation most charities need before applying for IRS tax-exempt status. Proper formation protects directors and officers from personal exposure for organizational debts and signals legitimacy to donors, partners, and regulators.
Key benefits include:
Federal Tax-Exempt Status
A non profit corporation is the legal vehicle most organizations need before applying for 501(c)(3) or other IRS tax-exempt status. Without the entity, you are asking donors and agencies to trust a name instead of a recognized organization.
Tax-Deductible Donations
Once recognized, donors can often deduct qualifying gifts, which makes fundraising conversations clearer and more credible. That tax treatment is one of the main reasons serious charities incorporate early.
Grant Eligibility
Foundations, government programs, and corporate giving teams usually require a formed non profit before they will fund you. Incorporation is the first gate that unlocks those opportunities.
Director Liability Protection
Directors and officers are generally protected from personal liability for organizational debts and claims when the corporation is properly maintained. That protection helps volunteers and leaders serve without putting their personal assets on the line.
Nationwide Coverage
Where Will You Form Your Non Profit Corporation?
Type your state to compare filing costs, timelines, and ongoing requirements.
Real legal supportAttorney-handled documentsWe handle the filing for you
The Wall Between You and Your Business
How a Non Profit Actually Protects You
Without incorporation, your organization has no legal identity. Donors give money to a name, not a recognized entity. Grants go to organizations, not informal groups. And every director personally assumes liability for every decision the organization makes.
A non profit corporation changes that. Once incorporated, your mission has legal standing. It can own property, receive grants, open bank accounts, and apply for tax exempt status. Directors are protected from personal liability. And the organization exists independently of any single founder or board member.
- Business debts do not follow you home
- Lawsuits target the Non Profit, not your savings
- Personal bank accounts stay off limits
- Protection holds when properly formed
Included in Every Formation
What's Included on our Service Fee?
Your service fee covers the formal documents, certificates, and resolutions banks and government agencies actually ask for, not just a state filing receipt.
- State Filing
- Corporate or Company Seal
- Records Book
- Articles of Incorporation
- Company & Corporate Minutes
- Bylaws or LLC Regulations
- Stock or Membership Certificates
- Banking Resolution
- Preliminary Name Search
- EIN Filing Support
Annual Compliance, Handled
We Keep Your Non Profit In Good Standing
We handle the annual filings, registered agent duties, and records your Non Profit needs to stay in good standing. Nothing for you to track, file, or remember.
Registered Agent
We serve as your Non Profit's registered agent at a physical address, receiving and forwarding official state mail so nothing important gets missed.
Governing Agreement and Records
We keep your Non Profit's governing agreement and company records organized, current, and ready when you need them.
FAQ
Common Questions About Forming a Non Profit
Still have questions? Talk to an attorney!
A Non Profit Corporation is a state incorporated legal entity formed to serve a charitable, educational, religious, scientific, or community purpose rather than to generate profit for owners. It operates with the same legal structure as a for profit corporation: a board of directors, bylaws, formal governance. But its revenue is reinvested into the mission rather than distributed to shareholders.
Anyone building an organization around a mission rather than a profit motive. Community organizations, educational programs, religious institutions, advocacy groups, and social service providers are among the most common.
Yes. Forming a Non Profit Corporation at the state level and obtaining federal tax exempt status are two separate processes. Incorporation establishes the legal entity. Tax exemption requires a separate application to the IRS, most commonly for 501(c)(3) or another qualifying status under 501(a).
Yes. Directors, officers, and members are shielded from personal liability for the organization's debts and legal obligations, provided the corporation is properly maintained.
Yes. Non profit does not mean no compensation. Employees and executives can receive reasonable salaries. What is prohibited is distributing profits to private individuals for personal gain.
Articles of incorporation, bylaws, initial board resolutions, and typically a conflict of interest policy required by the IRS.
State incorporation is typically completed within 5 to 7 business days. IRS tax exemption follows a separate timeline depending on complexity.
Yes. We handle Non Profit Corporation formations nationwide and advise on multi state operations when needed.