Start a Nonprofit & Get 501(c)(3) Status | Nonprofit Launch Group
FOR FIRST-TIME NONPROFIT FOUNDERS

Your 501(c)(3),
done right.properly.for you.right.

Your 501(c)(3) prepared, reviewed by licensed nonprofit attorneys, and filed for you. $1,499 flat, with the state and IRS filing fees already inside that price. It is on this page, because you should not have to book a call to find out what something costs.

⚖ Attorney-backed✓ 100% IRS approval record◈ All filing fees included
LAUNCH MONITOR● LIVE
WEBSITE■ LIVE · DONATIONS ON
501(C)(3)■ APPROVED · 1023-EZ
FUNDING■ MATCHING 100+ GRANTS_
IRS FORM 1023-EZ
Approved ✓
Every application we have ever filed.
+$4,000 first-week donations
100% IRS APPROVAL · FLAT FEES · 50 STATES ·
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$1,499 ALL FEES INCLUDEDNO QUOTES, NO PACKAGES100% IRS APPROVAL RECORDATTORNEY-BACKED IN ALL 50 STATESFLAT FEES, NO SUBSCRIPTIONSPRICES ON THE PAGE
WHY FILINGS COME BACK

Nobody rejects your mission.
They reject your paperwork.

The IRS does not weigh up whether your cause is worthy. It checks whether the form is right. Three things send first-time founders back to the start.

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WRONG FORM
Filing the wrong one

The 1023-EZ runs three pages. The full Form 1023 runs closer to thirty. Filing the EZ when you do not qualify surfaces long after approval, which is the worst possible time to find it.

34 QUESTIONS
02
WRONG WORDS
Writing it yourself

The IRS expects specific purpose and dissolution language in your articles. Founders who write those clauses in their own words are the ones who get letters back asking for changes.

EXACT LANGUAGE
03
LOST MONTHS
Then waiting it out

The IRS issues 80% of 1023-EZ determinations in about 22 days. For the full Form 1023 it is about 191. Choosing wrong does not cost you a fee. It costs you half a year.

22 VS 191 DAYS
WHAT IT COSTS

One flat price.
And it is right here.

Most filing services will not tell you what they charge until you have booked a call and sat through it. Here is ours, before you give us anything at all. No packages, no tiers, no quote to chase.

DONE FOR YOU, START TO FINISH
$1,499

Flat. State and IRS filing fees are both included in that price.

Your 501(c)(3), handled

You answer our questions once. We prepare it, licensed nonprofit attorneys review it, and we stay with you until your determination letter lands.

  • All 34 IRS eligibility questions checked before anything is filed
  • Your Form 1023-EZ prepared in the exact language the IRS expects
  • Purpose and dissolution clauses drafted for your state
  • NTEE code and foundation classification chosen for you
  • Prepared with US bar-registered nonprofit attorneys, in all 50 states
  • State and IRS filing fees included. Nothing billed to you later
  • We stay with you until the determination letter arrives
  • Flat fee. No hourly billing, no subscription, no upsells
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That is the whole price. No filing fees on top, no hourly billing, nothing added later.

NOT SURE YET?

Start with the free call.

Thirty minutes on Google Meet. We will tell you which form you actually qualify for, what your state will add on top, and whether we are the right fit at all. If you are better off doing this yourself, we will tell you that too.

No jargon, no pressure, no obligation.

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Doing it alone, or handing it over

  On your own With us, $1,499
What you pay$275 IRS fee$1,499, all filing fees included
All 34 IRS eligibility questionsYou decide alone✓ Checked before filing
IRS purpose & dissolution languageYou write it✓ Drafted for your state
NTEE code & foundation classificationYou choose✓ Chosen for you
Reviewed by a licensed attorneyNo
Someone to ask if the IRS writes backNo
Time it takes youWeeks of readingAbout 20 minutes

Nonprofit Launch Group is not a law firm and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the IRS. Your filing is prepared and reviewed in coordination with US bar-registered nonprofit attorneys.

AFTER THE IRS SAYS YES

Tax-exempt is the start,
not the finish line.

A determination letter does not raise money on its own. When you are ready for the next part, it is the same team and the same flat-fee approach.

A website that takes donations
$2,500 FLAT

Donors and funders look you up before they give. A custom site with Stripe donations built in, mission pages, and SEO so people find you at all.

FROM 3 DAYS
Funding you can actually win
FLAT FEE

We check whether you are genuinely grant-ready, build a shortlist worth your time, and write the application with you rather than at you.

GRANT WRITING
WHY FOUNDERS TRUST US

One partner for the entire journey

Attorney-backed, not a form mill

Your 501(c)(3) is prepared and backed by licensed nonprofit attorneys, not a self-serve template you figure out alone.

Flat fees, no surprises

One clear price per service. No hourly billing, no retainers, no hidden add-ons.

Built only for nonprofits

Every service and every process was made for 501(c)(3) founders, not general businesses.

100% IRS approval record

Every 1023-EZ we have prepared has been approved. We do not submit until every answer is right.

Fast and founder-friendly

Websites live in as little as 3 days. Filings approved in 2 to 4 weeks. We move as fast as your mission needs.

All 50 states

We form and file nonprofits in every U.S. state. Wherever your mission is based, we can launch it right.

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FOUNDERS WE HAVE LAUNCHED

Trusted by nonprofit founders

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“Quoted $12,000 elsewhere. NLG delivered the same result, better actually, for $2,500. We collected over $4,000 in our first week of donations.”

MOMaria Okonkwo
Founder, Chicago Community Kitchen
★★★★★

“Our first grant reviewer specifically mentioned our website looked credible and professional. That alone paid for this many times over.”

MTMarcus Thompson
ED, Bridgelight Youth Foundation
★★★★★

“They understood the nonprofit world immediately. We show up on Google searches now. That never happened before.”

DRDavid Reyes
Director, Veterans Forward Initiative
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BUDGETING
What It Costs to Start a Nonprofit

Every fee you will face, from state filing to the IRS, with real numbers so there are no surprises.

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IRS FILING
Form 1023 vs 1023-EZ

Which IRS application you qualify for, and why it matters for your timeline and your budget.

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NEW, ALL 50 STATES
Your 501(c)(3) does not let you fundraise

Forty states plus DC require charitable solicitation registration before you ask for a single donation. Check your state free, in one table.

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      COMMON QUESTIONS

      Frequently asked questions

      Are the filing fees really included in the $1,499?+

      Yes. Both of them. The IRS charges a $275 user fee to process a Form 1023-EZ, and your state charges its own incorporation fee. At $1,499 we cover both. That is the entire cost of getting your 501(c)(3) filed with us, and nothing is added afterwards.

      How long does IRS approval take?+

      The IRS currently issues 80% of Form 1023-EZ determinations in about 22 days. The full Form 1023 takes roughly 191 days. That gap is the single biggest reason it matters to file the right form first time, and it is why we check all 34 eligibility questions before anything is submitted.

      What if I do not qualify for the 1023-EZ?+

      Then we tell you, free, on the call. You would need the full Form 1023, which is a different and larger piece of work, and we will be straight with you about what that involves and what it costs before you commit to anything.

      Are you a law firm?+

      No. Nonprofit Launch Group is not a law firm, an accounting firm or a tax adviser, and we are not affiliated with or endorsed by the IRS. Filings are prepared and reviewed in coordination with US bar-registered nonprofit attorneys who can register nonprofits in all 50 states.

      Which service do I need first?+

      It depends on where you are. Not tax-exempt yet? We usually start with your 501(c)(3) filing. Have your determination letter but no online presence? We start with your website. On your free call we map the right order for your exact situation.

      Do I have to use all three services?+

      Not at all. Each service stands on its own. Many founders start with one and add the others as their nonprofit grows. You only ever pay for what you need.

      Do you work with brand new nonprofits?+

      Yes. First-time founders are exactly who we built this for. We help you establish credibility, get online, file with the IRS, and start pursuing funding, even if you are starting from zero.

      I have not incorporated yet. Can you still help?+

      Yes. We guide you from the very beginning, including incorporating with your state and getting your EIN, before we prepare your IRS 501(c)(3) application.

      What is the difference between Form 1023 and 1023-EZ?+

      The 1023-EZ is the streamlined IRS application that most small new nonprofits qualify for, and it is approved faster. On your free call we confirm which form fits and handle the eligibility check for you.

      Do I need 501(c)(3) status before I can accept donations?+

      You can collect money sooner, but tax-deductible donations and most grants require recognized 501(c)(3) status. We help you get there quickly so funders and donors take you seriously.

      Will my website be able to accept donations?+

      Yes. Every site we build includes Stripe donation integration, so your nonprofit can receive gifts online from day one.

      How fast can you deliver?+

      Websites are delivered in 7 to 14 business days. The 1023-EZ is typically approved by the IRS within 2 to 4 weeks of filing. Grant research and your first application run up to 10 weeks.

      How do payments work?+

      Every service is a flat fee with no hourly billing and no hidden add-ons. We confirm the scope and price on your free discovery call before any payment is made, so there are never surprises.

      What if I only need one service right now?+

      That is completely fine. Each service stands alone, and many founders begin with the one they need most and come back for the others as they grow.

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