Starting a New Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Organization

You Have a Passion for Creating Positive Change.
We Have the Legal Know-how to Make it Happen.

No matter the type of nonprofit organization you want to set up (charity, foundation, church, school), we handle all the business and tax paperwork and train you on compliance.

We will be your advocates before the IRS, pushing for a quick 501(c) tax-exempt determination and answering any questions raised on your behalf.

Starting a New Nonprofit Tax-Exempt Organization

You have a passion for creating positive change.
We have the legal know-how to make it happen.

No matter the type of nonprofit organization you want to set up (charity, foundation, church, school), we handle all the business and tax paperwork and train you on compliance.

We will be your advocates before the IRS, pushing for a quick 501(c) tax-exempt determination and answering any questions raised on your behalf.

Nonprofit start-up packages

Get Set Up the Right Way, the First Time

Cullinane Law Group provides a quick, straightforward solution to start your new tax-exempt organization. 

From drafting your governing corporate documents and obtaining 501(c) tax exemption, to counseling on compliance and reporting requirements, we offer complete flat-rate packages to get you off the ground.

Complete Nonprofit Start-Up Package

No matter the type of organization you want to set up, we handle all the paperwork and the legal “red tape.”  

What’s included:

  • Determine the best corporate and tax structure 
  • Secure the entity (public charity, LLC, trust, foundation, etc.)
  • Prepare and file state Article of Incorporation (or revise previously filed Articles) 
  • Draft Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policies, as required by the IRS
  • Obtain Federal Employer Identification Number, if needed
  • Draft 501(c) IRS Application (Form 1023, Form 1023-EZ, or Form 1024) or other necessary applications
  • Draft the IRS-required statement of purpose, narrative description of your program activities, and three-year budget
  • Prepare requests for IRS to conduct an expedited review of your application
  • Serve as your attorney before the IRS and answer IRS inquiries related to your application
  • Guide you on what you need to know to operate a new nonprofit and stay compliant

Start-Up PLUS Package ( + 1st year support)

Includes the Complete Start-up package plus full-service support for the first year.

In addition, we will:

  • Prepare and file state franchise tax and sales tax exemptions
  • Advise on insurance needs and risk management
  • Provide materials for board meeting, including organizational agenda and minutes, key resolutions, board training guide
  • Consult on fundraising registrations, compliance, tax letters, grant contracts, giving procedures, and more
  • Serve as your registered agent
  • Be on call for your team through the first year of operations.

Ready to Start a Nonprofit?

Our start-up packages are available for all types of 501(c) tax-exempt organizations

  • Public charities
  • Private foundations
  • Corporate foundations and corporate philanthropy programs
  • Supporting organizations
  • Professional and trade associations, business leagues
  • Chambers of commerce
  • Churches and religious organizations
  • Schools and educational organizations
  • Academic think tanks
  • Economic development corporations
  • Sports and recreation
  • Fraternal and social groups
  • Medical and healthcare
  • Culture and arts organizations
  • Political Action Committees (PACs)
  • Social enterprises, for-good businesses, L3Cs
  • Other tax-exempt entities

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