Start a 501(c) Nonprofit
Leave Registering Your Nonprofit to the Experts
We actually prepare your state and IRS applications and file for you.
Services from $1,499 plus filing fees.
Harbor Compliance has partnered with Foundation Group. Since 1995, Foundation Group has helped over 75,000 nonprofits nationwide!
Use a Professional and Avoid Costly Mistakes
Using a professional can help expedite the process of starting a nonprofit, by eliminating mistakes.
Why Do Nonprofit Startups Choose Foundation Group?
When you partner with Foundation Group, you’re not just getting help with paperwork—you’re getting everything your nonprofit needs, bundled into one seamless package.
We’ll guide you through all regulatory and operational requirements to ensure your nonprofit’s success. Our SureSTART™ nonprofit formation service has what you need, including:
- Incorporating your Nonprofit: Complete Articles of Incorporation for your nonprofit startup.
- Draft Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy
- EIN: Obtaining your Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS
- Tax Exempt Status: Securing nonprofit, tax-exempt status under 501(c)(3) or other required 501(c) section.
- State Filings: Preparing necessary state-level compliance filings.
- Worry-Free Compliance: Foundation Group’s SureCOMPLY™ provides ongoing support, education, and compliance filings automatically so you can focus on your organization’s mission.
- And so much more!
Nonprofit Startup Pricing
Our comprehensive 501(c)(3) services include everything you need to incorporate, obtain 501(c)(3) status, and meet initial state nonprofit operating requirements. We believe that starting your nonprofit shouldn't break the budget, either.
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| SureSTART Express | SureSTART Core | SureSTART Complete |
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SureSTART Express
$1,499
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SureSTART Core
$2,499
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SureSTART Complete
$3,499
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$1,499
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$2,499
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$3,499
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Compare Features
SureSTART Express
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SureSTART Core
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SureSTART Complete
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| 501(c)(3) Approval Guarantee |
SureSTART Express:
Included
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SureSTART Core:
Included
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SureSTART Complete:
Included
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State Incorporation
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SureSTART Express:
Included
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SureSTART Core:
Included
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SureSTART Complete:
Included
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IRS Tax Exemption
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(Form 1023-EZ only)
SureSTART Express (Form 1023-EZ only):
Included
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SureSTART Core:
Included
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SureSTART Complete:
Included
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| Personal Exemption Specialist |
SureSTART Core:
Included
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SureSTART Complete:
Included
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SurePLAN & 501(c)(3) University Membership
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30 Day trial
SureSTART Express:
30 Day trial
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6 month trial
SureSTART Core:
6 month trial
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1 year complimentary membership
SureSTART Complete:
1 year complimentary membership
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SureCOMPLY Membership
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1 year complimentary membership
SureSTART Complete:
1 year complimentary membership
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Frequently Asked Questions
Preparing the regulatory paperwork required to create a 501(c)(3) charitable organization can be daunting. In addition, you will also be required to file incorporation documents with your state and municipality. The average application package is typically between 50 and 100 pages of questions, supporting information, and required documents and can take upwards of 70 to 100 hours to complete. A single mistake can add weeks or even months to obtaining IRS approval!
With Foundation Group’s SureSTART™ program, you gain an experienced, trusted partner who has experience preparing all IRS, federal, and state documents and can help expedite the approval process. We are here for you every step of the way.
We have helped over 75,000 nonprofit startups since 1995 (and that number grows every week). Our clients come from all over the United States and represent various community programs.
In addition, our full-service tax, accounting, and compliance teams stand ready to assist your organization with the complete spectrum of annual compliance concerns, including Form 990 preparation, fundraising registration, and monthly bookkeeping services. Check out what people are saying about us!
Helping nonprofits is our passion! In addition to our fee-based services, we also provide many free tools and self-help evaluations, white papers, videos, articles, and other resources through our exclusive SurePLAN™ and 501(c)(3) University platforms.
Foundation Group was started in 1995 in Nashville, Tennessee and has been one of the nation’s foremost leaders in nonprofit formation, tax, and compliance services for over 30 years. We recently joined forces with BryteBridge Nonprofit Solutions in 2025, bringing together over 100 of the top nonprofit experts and 50+ years of combined company experience, all committed to your ultimate success!
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