Get Started on Your Mission
The Simple Path
to 501(c)(3) Status
Our platform guides you through nonprofit formation with confidence, saving thousands in legal fees while ensuring IRS approval.
Your Complete 501(c)(3) Formation Solution
From incorporation to IRS approval, we guide you through every step with in-app assistance and expert-crafted templates.
on Standard & Premium plans
Your Dream to Approved Nonprofit in 30 Days
Everything you need from Planning to IRS Approval in one package.
DIY: YOU-FILE
- Software-led DIY with AI Assistant
- State-specific roadmap & task tracking
- Auto-filled Articles, Bylaws & Conflict Policy
- 1023-EZ eligibility check + line-by-line guidance
- Document storage & export-ready PDFs
- Email support (48–72h)
DWY: COACHED REVIEW
- Everything in DIY
- 60-minute kickoff to personalize your plan
- Human pre-submission review (Articles, Bylaws, 1023-EZ)
- Cross-document consistency check
- Two progress check-ins to keep momentum
- Priority email/chat support (~24h)
DFY: CONCIERGE
- Dedicated specialist prepares all documents
- We file incorporation & obtain EIN (where permitted)
- 1023-EZ Zoom co-filing: we prep; you submit via Pay.gov
- Board-ready pack: bylaws, conflict policy, minutes
- Same-day responses & priority turnaround
- Concierge phone/chat support
Toggle pricing for 1023-EZ vs Full 1023 above. State and IRS filing fees are not included.
We are not a law firm and do not provide legal or tax advice. For IRS submissions, you must submit under your own account; we prepare and guide you live. If a filing is rejected due to our error, we will fix and resubmit at no charge.
Not sure which version of 1023 you need to file?
Starting a Nonprofit Shouldn't Be This Hard
Complex Process
200+ pages of IRS documentation, state-specific requirements, and legal jargon that can be difficult to navigate alone
Expensive Help
Hiring a lawyer can cost thousands, and most of the work can be done by you with the right guidance.
High Stakes
One mistake can delay your approval by months or result in costly rejections.
Time Drain
Founders waste 100+ hours on paperwork instead of pursuing their mission.
We Make It Easy!
Four Simple Stages to 501(c)(3) Status
1
Complete Smart Assessment
Answer questions about your mission and structure (10 minutes).
2
Follow Your Custom Roadmap
Get step-by-step tasks tailored to your state and nonprofit type.
3
Generate Required Documents
Use our templates and AI to create IRS-ready paperwork.
4
Submit With Confidence
File your 1023-EZ with our approval checklist.
Your mission
is our metric.
We're not venture-backed. We're not publicly traded.
We're a small, employee-owned business, with decades of experience serving nonprofit organizations and an ambitious goal of empowering mission-driven organizations with affordable services and enterprise-level technology.
Success for us is removing the administrative hurdles that keep you from maximizing your impact. We want to help you focus on what matters most: your mission.
20+
Years of Experience
Travis Prowell
Founder & CEO
Ready to Make Your Impact?
Join the changemakers who've successfully formed their nonprofits with 501c3.app!