TESTIMONIALS
"Dealing with the IRS is the last thing a motivated foundation like Back to Wild wants to spend its time and energy on. Thanks to Foundation Group, we have our 501(c)(3) status fast and question free from the IRS. (You) were very professional and knew exactly what we did not...so indeed, a great partner for any new nonprofit."
John Dodson
Houston, Texas
"Thank you for the support The Foundation Group has given us in achieving 501(c)(3) status. Linnea provided us with the guidance and expertise needed to get through the IRS process. I am certain this would not have been possible without her support.
Your efforts have enabled our foundation to continue moving forward with our mission to provide need-based financial support to cancer patients with medical bills not covered by health insurance. This mission is of the highest importance to me as it fulfills a promise to my terminally-ill wife to engage in doing good works in her name.
At one time, I thought it would be impossible to get IRS approval and was planning for a possible discontinuation of operations in the event we were not successful. Linnea exuded the confidence needed to complete the task at hand. She told me to take a deep breath and trust in your ability to guide us through. I cannot express in words how pleased I am at the outcome.
I truly appreciate your caring professionalism and expertise. Your statement, "Trust The Foundation Group to help you turn your dream into reality" is right on target. Linnea and your organization certainly made my dream come true."
Jerry Kennedy
Massapequa, NY
"I was amazed and jubilant when I opened our IRS approval letter. The high quality of The Foundation Group's work can be seen in the fact that it took only 15 days from the time of submission to approval by the IRS. Your error-free attention to details helped smooth the way. I heartily recommend The Foundation Group to anyone seeking assistance in the 501(c)(3) process."
Rev. David Cole
San Francisco, California
"If you are blessed and fortunate enough to find this web site, I suggest you go another step further. The Foundation Group has proven their capabilities continuously. I am just another example of that. God bless and take that next step with the Foundation Group!"
David L. Thomas
Light Bearer's, Inc.
Daytona Beach, Florida
"We received our 501(c)(3) approval letter from the IRS on Saturday. Just wish to say how much we appreciate your effort to do a great job on our application! The quality of your work is evident by the speed and ease of our approval - about 25 days! With our approval in hand, we are now ready to move forward with our organization. Thanks again to you! Best regards..."
Gregory Adamson
I'm Just Like You Project
Trussville, Alabama
"Thank you for all your help. I really appreciate your knowledge, customer service and attitude. More companies should use your model of ensuring their customers' success."
Ferman Ansel
Littleton, Colorado
"Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you...can't say it enough. You don't know what this will mean to all the children and their families that we will serve!!!"
Vicky Morris
Houston, Texas
"Please add me to your (referral) list. I was amazed that you did this. I tried to set up a 501c3 through a lawyer years ago and it was hopeless. (This time) the woman from the IRS totally understood what I was doing. The process was seamless. Have anyone call me anytime for a resounding recommendation."
Carol Highsmith
Takoma Park, Maryland
"As a for-profit company converting to a nonprofit, we had a number of rather complex issues to be addressed. You helped us to understand those issues and when the IRS had questions, you took care of absolutely everything. The IRS was happy and we got what we needed: our IRS letter of determination. Now, we are better positioned to fulfill our mission. Thank you, again."
Vincent Smith
First Step Developmental Independent Care Services
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
"I was so pleased with the friendly and knowledgeable service The Foundation Group (provided) our new nonprofit organization. It was a great investment and a load off my mind to know that there were professionals working on our 501(c)(3). I was able to focus on other tasks instead of trudging through IRS forms. I highly recommend and trust this service!"
Paulette Schell
Morning Star Maternity Home
San Angelo, Texas
"I just received my letter from the IRS confirming the approval for our tax exempt status! I am extremely happy that this took almost no time at all! Thank you for all of your assistance and guidance with my application. The letter that I received from the IRS states that a copy was sent to your office as well. Please let me know if there is anything that you need from
me. I am elated, thank you so much!"
Corinne O'Flynn
Parker, Colorado
"That is OUTSTANDING! I had not expected it until the end of January and it is great to have it before the end of the year as there are several individuals who have indicated an interest in including us in their end-of-year giving but were concerned about the certification...You folks have done an outstanding job and if I can be of any assistance or you wish to use me as a reference, please feel free to do so...Have a great Christmas and a blessed New Year."
Tim Griswold
Chantilly, Virginia
"I wanted to let you know guys know I just received the IRS approval for our Screen Porch Foundation, which you and Josh helped me with so much in Sept/Oct. Having everything approved quickly and without a hitch is a nice relief! I've been so pleased with FG's assistance. You delivered exactly what you promised, on time and definitely on budget. FG literally saved me thousands of dollars over the quote I got from a lawyer here in Atlanta. You've already got a ton of testimonials on your website, but if you want another one, just let me know. Thanks, again!"
Perry Mitchell
Screen Porch Foundation
Atlanta, Georgia
"I just wanted to thank you and everyone in your office for all of your invaluable help! We just got the IRS letter today saying that we got our 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!"
Ann Nowak, Esq.
East Hampton, New York
"Absolutely quote me...The board of directors is astounded, as is our CPA. I mark it up to you knowing your business and making sure that all requirements are met. You are wonderful to work with, insightful, put into the "right words" our intent...THANK YOU so much from the entire Board of Directors."
Lee Denlinger
Pleasanton, California
"We want to thank Dee Hollinger and everyone at Foundation Group for all the work that you did for our 501(c)(3) letter of determination from the IRS. We were ecstatic over the fact that we received it so quickly. Thanks to all that worked so hard to put this together for us. We will recommend FG to everyone that wishes to start a nonprofit organization and will use your services again in the near future ourselves."
Donald McElfresh
Florida City, Florida
"Our 501(c)(3) was approved by the IRS on September 26. Thanks to you and Foundation Group for making this happen for us. You all did an amazing job. Your company provided us the best customer experience we have ever experienced. May God bless you all."
Sister Christine Hinds
Ecclesia Deliverance Ministries
Linden, New Jersey
"Our association had been trying to get 501(c)(3) status for many years without success. The Foundation Group accomplished what several attorneys could not. The FG consultant was professional, friendly and kept us informed of the status of our application throughout the process. We are now a 501(c)(3) public charity thanks to her expertise and persistance."
Dave Hinkle
Thermal, California
"Great news! We received our IRS approval letter on Saturday. Thank you so much for your help!! We're super excited that everything is official now! Feel free to use me as a reference for future clients. Thanks...and God bless!"
Penny Sherwood
The Lift Foundation
Knoxville, Tennessee
"We're extremely happy to have had the assistance of Foundation Group and Chris to work with us to obtain tax-exempt status. We are especially pleased that the IRS only took one month(!) to review the data and deem us tax-exempt. We feel fortunate to have learned about your service."
Alma Pickett
New Sawyer's Creek Missionary Baptist Church
Camden, North Carolina
"The Foundation Group was a life-saver to us. Had it not been for you, I think we might not ever have gotten to where we are now. My profound gratitude to you for your professionalism and patience with all our concerns. We could not have done it without you."
Pam Norman
Mew Haven, Inc.
Spring Green, Wisconsin
"I just want to say that I have been exceptionally pleased with our service. I will definitely recommend your firm to all my friends."
Shawn Calderon
Zion, Illinois
"I received our approval letter today from the IRS! I can't believe it came so quickly! Can't thank you enough..."
Amy Weinstein
Chappaqua, New York
"I want to thank Chris and everyone else at Foundation Group for your wonderful assistance during this process!"
Kelly Jones
Louisville, Kentucky
"I was so excited to get notification of the IRS approval...WOW! I was prepared to wait for a year. Thanks for all of your help!"
Daphne Christensen
Norwalk, Iowa
"I wanted to let you know that we were approved by the IRS for our 501(c)(3) status. I was amazed at how fast the approval process went. I wasn't expecting an answer until November according to their own website. We are so thankful to you for taking all the stress and fear out of the process. It was seamless. Foundation Group will come highly recommended from us here at Calvary Chapel to anyone that we know of in the ministry that is seeking nonprofit status. Thanks, again...and God bless you!"
Amira Roach
Calvary Chapel of the Berkshires
Pittsville, Massachusetts
"We received our 501(c)(3) letter of determination and are simply elated! Thank you and all at Foundation Group for your guidance, patience, understanding and persistence helping us to get Focus on Families off the ground and on the IRS list of nonprofits. Your support was genuinely a wonderful experience throughout the process. We thank God for your staff and your help!"
Kevin McCann
Focus on Families
Montz, Louisiana
"I just wanted to take a moment to thank you and your team for your unbelievable effort on our organization's behalf in putting together and executing our application for 501c3 status. We found out last week that we had been approved by the IRS and we are thrilled. There is much work to be done, but this was a significant step."
Alexia Perez
Zofia's Choice
North Miami, Florida
"The board of directors and I are very thankful for The Foundation Group and we will not hesitate to do business with your company in the future. Having 501(c)(3) status is going to do wonders for our organization. We will be able to help a lot more children."
Michelle Daniels
Students in Leadership
Brookhaven, Pennsylvania
"I have used the services of Foundation Group to incorporate my ministry and secure 501c3 status. Each representative with whom I've interacted has demonstrated competence, courtesy and attention to detail. I consider FG a symbol of professional excellence and extend my endorsement of the expertise they render."
James Bankston
Raleigh, North Carolina
"Wow! This has made my day. Thank you for making it (an 8 day approval) happen!"
David Vittoria
Miami, Florida
"Awesome!! Thank you all so much for you assistance (and reassurance) through this process."
Steve Lacey
Nashville, Tennessee
"Thank you so much for your assistance. We can't say enough good things about The Foundation Group! In fact, we have already recommended you to another organization, and will certainly do so again. We appreciate the help with the Form 990 requirements, and I will probably have some other questions concerning our operations and status. Thanks again!"
Brian Norwood
Jal Historical Society & Museum
Jal, New Mexico
"Thanks so much for your help. I have really appreciated everything you have done for me. You gave me a great sense of confidence and courage. I would have no hesitation to recommend you to anyone considering setting up a foundation. You've been marvelous."
Gillian Rose
Chappaqua, New York
"Chris was very professional and personable...just a pleasure to work with. We would like to thank everyone who was responsible for making this such an easy transaction and we applaud all your hard work."
Natalie Proctor
Waldorf, Maryland
"Thanks for all of your help. I will certainly call on you for our future needs. I will also recommend FG and you, highly, to others in the nonprofit world. All the best."
Stephen Denny
The Phronesis Group
New York, New York
"Thank You! I am in Africa and this encouraging news of our fast approval could not have come at a more perfect time. I will not hesitate to recommend your firm."
Mark Nobin
Dallas, Texas
"THANK YOU!! That (our approval) is wonderful news! We are currently in the process of writing grants and were praying we would get our status in time. Prayers are answered. Thank you again for your incredible help and support. I'll keep you updated on our progress and let you know if we need anything else. You and your organization are truly a blessing to companies like ours!"
Ila Stallings
Hickory, North Carolina
"Love Worth Sharing, Inc. was recognized as a 501(c)(3) organization on March 11. Thank you for your help. It was a happy experience working with you. May God bless you."
Ron and Bonnie Burgess
Love Worth Sharing
Vine Grove, Kentucky
"Thank you for getting us through this process in such an easy and prompt way. You guys are the best. I'm sure we will be calling on you at a later date for more help."
Mark Matthews
Addison, Texas
"You all are amazing ! I am on mini sabbatical, so haven’t gotten the mail this week so thanks too for letting me know about the approval! I recommend you all every chance I get."
Sarah Silver
Telluride, Colorado
"Thank you so much for all of your assistance...you really came through for our organization. This must be another record setting victory for you. Thanks a million."
Roscoe Gunning
Ideal Edge
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
"Dozens of times I have thought of sending you a quick note of thanks for all of your help in getting our Animal Sanctuary non profit status completed, but obviously I never got around to it. First of all, I am so sorry for not writing sooner, and secondly THANK YOU SO MUCH. I can’t tell you how much we appreciate it, and the doors that have opened for us in relation to caring for our "residents". If you were closer I would bake you a cake! Thank you again so very much!"
Sandi Kean-Casebolt
Moses Lake, Washington
"I would like to say thank you to the entire staff of the Foundation Group, Inc. The staff is a part of a remarkable milestone in my life and the lives of the youths within the City of Newark, New Jersey. Thank you for the hard work, answering my endless questions, and being patient with me and my numerous telephone calls. It has truly been a pleasure working with your company, and I will seek your services in the future if needed, as well as refer friends for your services. Lastly, a special thank you to Dee Hollinger for being ever so patient with me. Yes, it is a good day and a very blessed day!!!!"
Michele A. De La Cruz, MHS, Founder/CEO
Brighter Dayz, Inc.
Newark, New Jersey
"Thank you for all of your help with this process. You have really eased the burdon of studying and plowing through mounds of paperwork to muddle through a painstaking process of becoming incorporated and achieving nonprofit status. I'm so happy that I found your organization on the web! You have been great to work with."
Mary Smith
Forgotten Felines
Cherry Hill, New Jersey
"Thank you to Amanda, Dee and everyone at The Foundation Group. Please tell everyone there that you have a friend and word of mouth advertiser for life."
Kevin Kline
Sugarland, Texas
"I am writing to inform you that my organization's application has been officially approved by the IRS to be a 501c3 non-profit, though you probably already know that. It seems like the application was approved in just about a month. Amazing! I truly appreciate your exellent assistance; your company's professionalism has been quite apparent from the beginning. Thanks again, and take care!"
Gregory Stancil
Show Your Glory Ministries
New York City, New York
"The Board of Directors of the Friendship House Shelter is extremely grateful for the professional job you did in helping us to get this status. I heartily endorse your organization!"
Linda Ray
Hurlburt-Johnson Friendship House
Murphy, North Carolina
"We received outstanding assistance throughout our State incorporation and Federal tax exemption filings. The Foundation Group is a highly professional, organized, knowledgeable, and service-oriented organization. We would recommend them to anyone!"
Karin Aurichio
Karina's Kids, Inc.
Scarsdale, New York
"Thank you for a job well done. We are thrilled to have our 501c3 status. Your quick responses and attention to detail has made this a seamless process. We will surely recommend Foundation Group to other Associations that are looking to attain 501c3 status."
Fred Ryon
Big Pond Association
West Springfield, Massachusetts
"I almost forgot to thank you for your work. I don't know if we could have done this on our own. So thank you for being excellent on your job, and making this process easier than it probably would have been had we done it alone. Thank you again, and God bless you."
Pastor Charles Marshall
Breakthrough Worship Center
Ypsilanti, Michigan
"The Foundation Group assisted my organization in developing bylaws and obtaining 501c3 status. Throughout the process Rep. Dee Hollinger and staff were very courteous, knowledgeable, and responsive to all e-mail and phone calls. In a society where there are lots of online scams and fraudulent businesses, The Foundation Group definitely upheld the Better Business Bureau's high standards of business. The process was both swift and painless. I highly recommend the Foundation Group without reservation. Now, my organization can prepare to move to the next level! Thanks again, Foundation Group."
Johnny R. O’Connor, Jr.
Technological Societies
Houston, TX
