How Do I Create a 501(c)(3)?

Written by True Tamplin, BSc, CEPF®

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Updated on March 29, 2023

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Creating a 501(c)(3)

To create a 501(c)(3), you must apply with the IRS. There are two forms, form 1023 and form 1023-EZ, available to be filled electronically. The full form costs $600 to file; the shorter, available to smaller organizations, costs $275.

You can check eligibility requirements on the IRS website.

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About the Author

True Tamplin, BSc, CEPF®

True Tamplin is a published author, public speaker, CEO of UpDigital, and founder of Finance Strategists.

True is a Certified Educator in Personal Finance (CEPF®), author of The Handy Financial Ratios Guide, a member of the Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing, contributes to his financial education site, Finance Strategists, and has spoken to various financial communities such as the CFA Institute, as well as university students like his Alma mater, Biola University, where he received a bachelor of science in business and data analytics.

To learn more about True, visit his personal website, view his author profile on Amazon, or check out his speaker profile on the CFA Institute website.

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