Nonprofit Startup

Start Your US Nonprofit. We Handle the Setup.

Your Own 501(c)3, Ready to Accept Tax-Deductible Donations of All Kinds

Get Your Nonprofit Launch Reality Check

Answer a few focused questions in each section below to see where your project actually stands, what a realistic launch looks like, and what tends to slow organizations down.

The launch cost and timeline you'll see after answering the questions below are not a quote and do not reflect the full scope of the nonprofit startup services we offer. They're part of a readiness snapshot based on how nonprofit launches work in practice.

Basic questions about your nonprofit

Your Location

Stage

Just an idea

Early planning (some research, no structure)

Active build (team forming, drafting)

Already operating informally

Already incorporated but messy

Launch Timeline

ASAP (0–4 weeks)

Soon (1–3 months)

Planned (3–6 months)

Later (6+ months)

Mission Clarity

Clear mission + specific programs

Clear mission, programs still forming

Broad mission, not yet specific

Not clear yet

A little bit about your team

Founding Team

Solo

2–3 people

4–7 people

Governance-Ready

Yes. Board candidates identified and willing

Some candidates, not confirmed

Not yet

US SSN/ITIN

Yes, the founder/managing member has a valid US Social Security Number/ITIN

The financial picture

Fundraising Model

Individual donors

Grants

Events

Membership/subscriptions

Selling products/services

Corporate sponsors

Unsure

Expected Annual Budget

Financial Controls

We already track income/expenses consistently

We track loosely

Not really

The administrative picture

Current Tool Stack

Website/domain

Email domain and inboxes

CRM (HubSpot, etc.)

Donation platform

Accounting software

None yet

Documentation Status

We have drafts of mission, programs, budget, governance

We have some notes

Nothing written yet

Admin Capacity

We have someone who can run ops weekly

We can do a bit, but it’s a stretch

No. We need this handled

Compliance Awareness

We understand compliance basics

Some understanding

Not really / unsure

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Calculations

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Score Total

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Confidence Factor

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Fundraising Checked

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High Fundraising Model Count

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Fundraising Includes Grants

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Fundraising includes selling

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Fundraising Includes Events

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Fundraising is Unsure

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Admin Capacity Needs Handling

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Admin Capacity is Stretch

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Documentation Not Written

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Documentation is Notes

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Compliance is unsure

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Compliance is some understanding

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Est Cost Mid

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Est Cost Low

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Timeline Base Weeks

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Governance Not Ready

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Fundraising includes grants

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Solo founder - timeline

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Finish answering the questions above to see your readiness snapshot.

Your Readiness Snapshot

Score: • Timeline: weeks

Estimated real launch cost

$ – $

This is a planning range. It reflects complexity, not just paperwork.

Your setup context

USA •

Fundraising:

Progress blocker

Board and governance readiness.

Progress blocker

Awareness of nonprofit compliance.

Progress blocker

Written clarity and basic documentation.

Progress blocker

Lack of administrative operations capacity.

Progress blocker

No fundraising model.

Progress blocker

Timeline mismatch with founding clarity.

Launch-ready You’re in the zone where execution speed matters.

You have enough clarity and structure that a guided build typically prevents rework and compresses timeline.

Best next step: move into a structured build plan.
Expect: fewer surprises, faster approvals, cleaner systems.

Continue to Application

Your results will carry into the application.

Viable You can launch. You’ll benefit most from tightening a few fundamentals.

Your concept is workable. The fastest path is to formalize governance, documentation, and the minimum operational stack so fundraising does not become chaos.

Focus areas (based on your inputs)

Governance readiness:
Documentation:
Admin capacity:

Continue to Application View pricing first

Pre-viable You can apply. Expect the first phase to be structured readiness work.

You’re not “too early.” You’re early enough that skipping readiness usually creates expensive rework later. We can still take you through, but we’ll treat phase one as clarity + structure.

What we’ll need: clarity on mission, programs, budget, and governance.
What you get: a real plan and a build sequence that reduces confusion.

Continue anyway

If you’re early-stage, that’s fine. We just need realism.

Not ready (yet) You’re likely to waste money if you rush formal launch steps.

This result usually means mission/program clarity or governance readiness is too thin. You can still apply, but we'll have to work on some fundamentals before we can incorporate.

Continue anyway See readiness checklist

Not ready (yet) US Nonprofit Formation Is Not Currently Possible.

Based on your answers, your project does not currently have a founder with a US-issued Social Security Number.

US nonprofits require at least one individual with an SSN to serve as an initial officer or responsible party. This is a legal constraint, not a readiness issue.

However, this does not mean you cannot operate or fundraise in the US.

Many international and non-US-based founders use a Community Support Fund (CSF) as an alternative structure.
A CSF allows you to:

operate legally under a US nonprofit umbrella

fundraise from US donors

avoid incorporation and IRS delays

transition later if circumstances change

Explore the Community Support Fund Option

Your Own Nonprofit

Launching a nonprofit in the United States involves legal filings, IRS applications, banking, and early operational decisions that can easily slow you down or create avoidable mistakes.

Our Nonprofit Startup Service is a paid, hands-on service designed to take that work off your plate so your organization can be established properly and begin operating without you managing every step yourself.

Who This Service Is Designed For

This service is a good fit if you:

Are serious about launching a nonprofit organization
Have funding, donor backing, or a clear plan to raise funds
Want the setup handled professionally and efficiently
Prefer clear deliverables over trial-and-error

Prior nonprofit experience is not required.

You do not need to understand IRS or incorporation requirements.

Why Nonprofit Startups Get Stuck

Many founders underestimate the time required to:

Coordinate incorporation, EIN, and IRS filings
Set things up correctly so donations can be accepted
Create basic systems that do not need to be rebuilt later
Stay compliant without constant anxiety

Handling this piecemeal often delays launch or creates unnecessary rework.

Our Approach

We provide structured, end-to-end execution with defined outcomes.

You stay informed.

We handle the setup.

What’s Included in the Core Startup Service

Nonprofit Formation (USA)

Legal structure established
Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
Conflict of Interest Policy
EIN obtained
US bank account
Payment processing
Mailing address
US and international phone numbers
State registration
State charitable solicitation registration
Multi-state compliance checklist
501(c)3 application
Techsoup, Goodstack registration
Google Workspace for Nonprofits registration
Canva for Nonprofits registration
Form 990 EZ
Fundraising letter (general public)
Sponsorship letter (businesses & organizations)
Corporate sponsorship letter
Thank-you letters
Press release
MOU for collaboration alliances
Pitch deck (15 slides)
Post-incorporation support during initial setup

The goal is straightforward: your nonprofit is legally formed and positioned to operate.

Pricing

Core Nonprofit Startup Service: $7,500
Paid upfront at application.

Add-on services are priced separately.

Fundraising, Technology, and Marketing add-ons include a monthly subscription following initial setup.

Add-On Services

Many founders choose to extend setup beyond formation. The add-ons below are optional and reviewed as part of the application.

Financial Add-On

$3250 one-time setup.

PayPal, Quickpay account registration
DAF/Grant organization registration
Custom tax receipt template
Business plan (40 pg)
1-Year operating budget
3-Year budget
5-Year financial projections
Earned revenue strategy
Membership strategy
Fundraising event strategy
Bookkeeping spreadsheet
Chart of accounts design
Monthly close checklist
Cash flow tracking spreadsheet
Restricted vs unrestricted fund tracking spreadsheet
Financial reporting templates

Fundraising Add-On

$6500 setup + $1000/month retainer.

Program logic model (Inputs, Activities, Outputs, Outcomes)
Program narrative (funder-ready)
Program story arc (Problem → Solution → Impact)
Grant calendar (12-month calendars, 3 grants identified/month)
Submission of 15 foundation and corporate grants
Corporate sponsor outreach (100/month)

A monthly retainer is required to manage and maintain fundraising activities, with a three month minimum.

Technology Add-On

$4500 setup + $749/month subscription.

Domain registration
Email configuration
Crowdfunding campaign pages
Donor CRM architecture and configuration
Donor segmentation logic
Acknowledgment automation
Donor portal
Donor privacy and data policy
Expense approval flow
Staff or contractor role definitions tied to workflows
Volunteer management system
Bookkeeping system with chart of accounts
Cash flow tracking
Integration between accounting and fundraising systems
Operational dashboard

A monthly subscription is required to manage and maintain your fundraising website.

Marketing Add-On

$7500 setup + $2000/month retainer.

Brand foundations (voice, mission, values, positioning, logo, palette)
Marketing Strategy Plan
Content calendars
Blog copywriting
Social media growth
Campaign copywriting + promotion
Search Engine Optimization
Google Ad Grant + management
Email list management
Major donor cultivation strategy
Donor Funnel ad campaigns

A monthly retainer is required to manage and maintain marketing activities, with a six month minimum.

Governance Add-On

$3500 one-time setup.

1-Year operating roadmap
3-Year strategic plan
Gantt chart (12-month)
Board recruitment, vetting, and onboarding checklists
Board member manual
Conflict of interest policy
Organizational structure documentation
Governance consistency checks
Board cadence template (Meeting schedules, Agendas, Committee structures)
Board performance management spreadsheet (KPIS, attendance and engagement tracking)

Programs Add-On

$4000 one-time setup per program.

Program budget (grant-ready)
Program launch playbook
Participant onboarding flow
Eligibility verification system
Outcome tracking infrastructure
Data collection schema
Monitoring & evaluation system
Feedback loop from beneficiaries

Application & Refund Policy

We review every application to ensure readiness and fit.

Process:

Application and upfront payment
Review and confirmation
Project kickoff or full refund if not accepted

If your application is not approved, your payment is fully refunded.

No risk. No obligation.

Apply for the Nonprofit Startup Service

If you want your nonprofit launched cleanly and without managing the setup yourself, you can apply below.

Payment is fully refundable if your application is not accepted.

* To Complete This Form You Will Need 3 Things*

Your nonprofit’s name:
This will be the legal name of your nonprofit. It will be the name used on all your future legal documentation as well as the name under which you will be opening a bank account. Donors will also be writing out checks to this name.
Your nonprofit’s description:
This should be a very basic description of the purpose and operations of your nonprofit, no more than a few sentences describing your nonprofit’s cause and your motivation behind starting it.
Your nonprofit’s board of directors:
Every nonprofit organization must legally have at least 3 board members. The job of these members is to oversee the organization and make decisions. Each of these members can also open a bank account for your nonprofit. You will need the following information for each member:
- Managing/owner member:
  - Legal Name, Legal address, Phone number, Social Security Number, License number
- General member 1:
  - Legal Name, Legal address, Phone number
- General member 2:
  - Legal Name, Legal address, Phone number

You Should Also Have These Ready

(if you don’t have them yet, we’ll get them for you – tell us on the application form)

Your nonprofit’s physical address:
This will be the legal office address registered to your nonprofit and used on all legal paperwork and fillings. It must be a USA-based address to which you have regular access, and where you can receive physical mail such as legal paperwork which will be sent to this address.
NOTE: You will be able to update or change this address once a year when filing your annual reports.
Your nonprofit’s dedicated phone number:
This must be a USA mobile number (with ability to receive SMS from the USA) to which you have regular access, even in Israel. It will be used on all legal paperwork as well as your bank account application and therefore should be regularly monitored and answered.
Your nonprofit’s dedicated email address:
This email address will be used on all legal paperwork as the nonprofit’s office email. It will be used to set up all your government accounts and notices. Therefore it must be an email address to which you have access and monitor at all times.

Once this form is submitted and your information has been verified, our dedicated staff will begin working on your filings.

This entire process will take 4-6 months total. As soon as we complete your account creation, you will receive an email confirmation that includes all relevant account information.

Nonprofit Startup Application

1. Tell Us About Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Name(Required)

Legal name of your nonprofit. This name will be used on all your future legal documentation as well as the name under which you will be opening a bank account. Donors will be writing out checks to this name.

Nonprofit Description(Required)

This should be a very basic description of the purpose and operations of your nonprofit, no more than a few sentences describing your nonprofit’s cause and your motivation behind starting it.

2. Your Nonprofit's Contact Information

Dedicated Email Address(Required)

This email address will be used on all legal paperwork as the nonprofit’s office email. It will be used to set up all your government accounts and notices. Therefore it must be an email address to which you have access and monitor at all times.

Get Me An Email Address

I don’t have a dedicated email address

Dedicated US Phone Number(Required)

This must be a US phone number to which you have regular access, even in Israel. It will be used on all legal paperwork as well as your bank account application and therefore should be regularly monitored and answered.

Get Me A Phone Number

I don’t have a dedicated phone number

Physical Address in the United States(Required)

Legal, registered office address as used on all legal paperwork and fillings. It must be a US-based address to which you have regular access, and where you can receive physical mail such as legal paperwork. NOTE: You will be able to update or change this address once a year when filing your annual reports.

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Get Me A Physical Address

I don’t have a dedicated physical address

3. Your Nonprofit's Board of Directors

Every nonprofit organization must legally have at least 3 board members. The job of these members is to oversee the organization and make decisions.

Managing Member of (Required)

Legal First Name Legal Last Name

Managing Member Address(Required)

Must be a US-based address.

Same as Nonprofit Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

Managing Member Social Security Number(Required)

Managing Member License Number(Required)

Picture of Managing Member's License(Required)

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Prefer to pay with a bank transfer? No problem! After you submit this form, you’ll receive the bank and account information to which you can transfer the total amount for your Nonprofit Startup order. Once we confirm receipt of your transfer, we’ll start processing your application.

Let's Set Up Your Nonprofit

Nonprofit Startup Core

Price:

What you get:

Legal structure established
Articles of Incorporation
Bylaws
Conflict of Interest Policy
EIN obtained
US bank account
Payment processing
Mailing address
US and international phone numbers
State registration
State charitable solicitation registration
Multi-state compliance checklist
501(c)3 application
Techsoup, Goodstack registration
Google Workspace for Nonprofits registration
Canva for Nonprofits registration
Form 990 EZ
Fundraising letters (general public)
Sponsorship letters (businesses & organizations)
Corporate sponsorship letters
Thank-you letters
Press release
MOU for collaboration alliances
Pitch deck (15 slides)
Post-incorporation support during initial setup

Nonprofit Add-Ons

Looking for more? Our add-ons make your nonprofit a fundraising powerhouse:

Financials

Fundraising

Technology

Marketing

Governance

Programs

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Add Ons Count

Financial Add-On

Price:

What you get:

PayPal, Quickpay account registration
DAF/Grant organization registration
Custom tax receipt template
Business plan (40 pg)
1-Year operating budget
3-Year budget
5-Year financial projections
Earned revenue strategy
Membership strategy
Fundraising event strategy
Bookkeeping spreadsheet
Chart of accounts design
Monthly close checklist
Cash flow tracking spreadsheet
Restricted vs unrestricted fund tracking spreadsheet
Financial reporting templates

Fundraising Add-On

Price:

+ $1000/month (3 month minimum), billed separately after the first month.

What you get:

Program logic model (Inputs, Activities, Outputs, Outcomes)
Program narrative (funder-ready)
Program story arc (Problem → Solution → Impact)
Grant calendar (12-month calendars, 3 grants identified/month)
Submission of 15 foundation and corporate grants
Corporate sponsor outreach (100/month)

Technology Add-On

Price:

+ $749/month, billed separately after the first month

What you get:

Domain registration
Email configuration
Crowdfunding campaign pages
Donor CRM architecture and configuration
Donor segmentation logic
Acknowledgment automation
Donor portal
Donor privacy and data policy
Expense approval flow
Staff or contractor role definitions tied to workflows
Volunteer management system
Bookkeeping system with chart of accounts
Cash flow tracking
Integration between accounting and fundraising systems
Operational dashboard

Marketing Add-On

Price:

+ $2000/month (6 month minimum), billed separately after the first month

What you get:

Brand foundations (voice, mission, values, positioning, logo, palette)
Marketing Strategy Plan
Content calendars
Blog copywriting
Social media growth
Campaign copywriting + promotion
Search Engine Optimization
Google Ad Grant + management
Email list management
Major donor cultivation strategy
Donor Funnel ad campaigns

Governance Add-On

Price:

What you get:

1-Year operating roadmap
3-Year strategic plan
Gantt chart (12-month)
Board recruitment, vetting, and onboarding checklists
Board member manual
Conflict of interest policy
Organizational structure documentation
Governance consistency checks
Board cadence template (Meeting schedules, Agendas, Committee structures)
Board performance management spreadsheet (KPIS, attendance and engagement tracking)

Programs Add-On

Price:

What you get:

Program budget (grant-ready)
Program launch playbook
Participant onboarding flow
Eligibility verification system
Outcome tracking infrastructure
Data collection schema
Monitoring & evaluation system
Feedback loop from beneficiaries

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