Unfortunately, there is no option to file form 1023, the application for 501(c)(3) status, for free. The form costs $600, not including the CPA or attorney fee should you elect to use one for assistance. There is an abbreviated form called 1023-EZ that costs $275 for smaller operations.Free 501(c)(3)
How Do I Get a Free 501(c)(3)? FAQs
A 501(c)(3) organization is a non-profit organization with tax exempt status that is dedicated to the general well-being of society.
Unfortunately, there is no option to file form 1023, the application for 501(c)(3) status, for free. The form costs $600, not including the CPA or attorney fee should you elect to use one for assistance.
A 501(c)(3) organization is tax exempt so long as it remains true to its stated mission and remains compliant with the IRS.
501(c)(3) is the internal revenue code (IRC) section for organizations with tax exempt status. 501(c)(3) falls under internal revenue code 501(c).
To get a free 501(c)(3), an organization must submit the required IRS forms and provide additional documentation to prove that it meets all of the requirements for tax-exempt status.
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