About Us
nationwide501c3
Your Mission Starts Here. From 501(c)(3) Organizations to Churches and Schools, We Make Nonprofit Formation Simple and Stress-Free.
At nationwide501c3, we believe starting a nonprofit shouldn’t be complicated. Our mission
is to make the incorporation process seamless, affordable, and stress-free for
passionate changemakers like you.
We take pride in being more than just a service provider, we’re your partner in
creating lasting impact.
creating lasting impact.
Starting a nonprofit is exciting. The IRS paperwork? Not so much. Our job is to take the confusion, second-guessing, and guesswork out of the 501(c)(3) process. We help founders, community leaders, churches, and charitable organizations prepare a clear, complete IRS application focused on the non-financial sections, so you can move forward with confidence.
Our Mission
At Nationwide501c3, our mission is simple, to make nonprofit incorporation fast, affordable, and stress-free for individuals and organizations with a vision to create positive change.
We believe that every great cause deserves a strong foundation. That’s why we’re committed to helping passionate changemakers establish legally compliant nonprofits with ease, guiding them through each step, from state registration to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt approval.
Our goal is to remove the complexity from the process so you can focus on what truly matters, making an impact in your community and beyond.
What you’ll accomplish
A clean path from idea to a compliant nonprofit: Florida incorporation, EIN, governance kit,
IRS 1023‑EZ/1023 application, and early Florida compliance (Annual Report & FDACS).
Simple 4‑step process
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Step
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What happens
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Quick consult
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Confirm scope, 1023‑EZ eligibility, and
timeline.
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Intake & payment
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Complete the secure form and upload
details. We start immediately.
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File & prepare
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We file Articles (Sunbiz), obtain EIN, and
build your IRS package.
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Handoff & support
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Board‑ready bylaws/minutes + compliance
calendar; we stay available per plan.
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What we need from you
- Three‑year budget estimates (or actuals if operating)
- Initial board & officers (names, titles, emails, addresses).
- Program outline: who you serve, where, and first‑year activities.
- Florida principal office address and registered agent (or use ours).
- Proposed legal name (+ any DBAs) and a brief mission statement.
- Responsible party details for EIN (legal name, last 4 SSN/ITIN, home address).
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Preferred bank (for postapproval), plus any donor platform (PayPal/Stripe/etc.). - Whether you’ll solicit donations in Florida (FDACS registration) and when you’ll start.
Typical fees & timing (estimates)
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Item
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Notes
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Florida Articles filing (Sunbiz)
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State fee; timing varies by selection
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EIN
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No IRS fee; same/next day once filed
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IRS user fee (1023‑EZ / 1023)
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Pay.gov fee; varies by form type
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Annual Report (Sunbiz)
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Due Jan 1–May 1 each year (nonprofit fee
$61.25)
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FDACS charitable registration
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Annual registration & renewal if you solicit
donations
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Note: Government/third‑party fees are pass‑through and paid directly to agencies.
Expected timeline (with complete info)
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When
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Milestone
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Day 0–1
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Intake completed → Articles filed (Sunbiz)
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Day 1–2
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EIN obtained; governance kit drafted
(bylaws, minutes, COI policy)
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Day 3–10
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IRS 1023‑EZ package prepared (long‑form
1023 usually takes longer)
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After IRS approval
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DR‑14 sales‑tax exemption (if applicable),
donor page live, banking finalized
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After you file
Keep copies of everything. Respond quickly to any agency questions.
Calendar Florida’s Annual Report window (Jan 1–May 1) and plan for
FDACS registration before soliciting donations in Florida.
Calendar Florida’s Annual Report window (Jan 1–May 1) and plan for
FDACS registration before soliciting donations in Florida.
