IRS 501c3 Applications, Start a Nonprofit Incorporation Services, 501c3 compliance

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Nonprofit Formation + Compliance Services

You have a vision. We have deep expertise.

For over 20 years, Foundation Group has specialized in 501(c)(3) nonprofit formation, IRS tax-exemption, and state fundraising compliance, helping thousands of clients make better decisions, reduce risk, and grow their organizations.

Let our team of experts help you turn your vision into mission fulfillment!

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SureStart™ Nonprofit Formation System

The complete, consulting-based, nothing-left-to-chance solution for startup nonprofits.

Mission fulfillment begins with getting your nonprofit properly established…and there’s no one better equipped to get you there than Foundation Group. With over 16,000 success stories, we are the nation’s leading provider of nonprofit formation services. Our unique, consultative approach will incorporate your nonprofit, secure 501(c)(3) status and help you achieve long-term success.

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Successfully Starting a New Nonprofit

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This essential resource guide provides a detailed look at what is involved in launching a new nonprofit and getting it off to a great start. Topics include:

Defining Your Nonprofit’s Purpose
Nonprofit Ownership
Board of Directors
Executive Compensation
Fundraising & Compliance Basics

Compliance Services for Existing Nonprofits

Formation gets you started, but compliance keeps you in the game. From the annual preparation of IRS Form 990 to state fundraising registrations and renewals, our Compliance Team members are experts in what it takes to keep your nonprofit running smoothly and worry free year after year. Don’t leave things to chance…trust the professionals who know what your organization needs.

Assurance™ Compliance Membership (Best Choice)

Assurance is Foundation Group’s exclusive membership-based, total compliance solution for existing nonprofits. Bundle essential services with access to our professionals for one, affordable monthly fee.

Form 990 preparation, charity registration, consulting, and more! Plans start as low as $100/mo.

IRS Form 990 Preparation

Form 990 is the annual information return required from all nonprofits. Trust our tax-exemption professionals to assist your organization with this critical tax filing.

Solicitation (Fundraising) Registration

40 states, plus Washington, DC, require nonprofits to register prior to any fundraising or seeking donations. Don’t risk the cost of noncompliance!

Bookkeeping Services

Compliance starts with solid financials. Enjoy the peace of mind of knowing that your books are accurate, up-to-date, and fully compliant with state and federal requirements.

Working with the Foundation Group to create Cain Cares was an amazing experience. We were able to create our nonprofit in half of the time I hear others taking, and for exponentially less than what I know others have paid. Everyone from beginning to end that we dealt with was patient, knowledgeable and caring, and I couldn't have asked for a better customer service experience.

Ricky CainKW Luxury Homes International

We would like to thank you and your staff for all that you have done to enable us to help children in need around the world. Through your hard work and intervention, you have made the process much less stressful for us and we are now tax-exempt with the IRS! A dream that seemed so daunting has become a reality!

Kirk Roberts, President

Forget-Me-Not Orphan Care, Inc.

Wow, we are amazed that we received our approval letter so quickly! Incredible! I know that if we had done this on our own, that wouldn't have been the case. Thank you so much for all your help. I will be recommending your services to anyone and everyone possible.

Shannon MillerThrough the Clouds Family Care

I cannot begin to tell you how excited I am at this moment. I walked from the school to our mailbox (~200yd) this morning and literally danced back. Our 501(c)(3) has been approved. And on the first try! Thank you, thank you, thank you. We could never have done it without you.

Lucy Conrad, President

The Venus School

We can't thank you enough for all the help and for making this dream come true. You promised and you delivered. Most of all, the arts community, the children, veterans, and many others will have opportunities to flourish and grow where there was no opportunity before because of what you do...and do so very well. Thank you!

D. K. Bise, Executive Director/President

Southern Cultural Arts Foundation

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Sandy Dee

2018-06-14T20:39:45+0000

I am a Veteran and get stressed super easy, Heather Young has always gone beyond the call of duty. She has walked me through paper work over and over again. They are a great organization for doing your Nonprofit paper work and Heather continues to help us along here in Southern California �� Sandy Dee and my service dog LONDON

GL Skye

2018-06-14T20:34:45+0000

The folks at Foundation Group really went the distance in helping me get the documentation I needed to get GLS Veterans Home its 501c3 status. The process took me about a year to get completed (due to challenges on my end). Through it all they hung in there and helped me when I needed a question answered, if I didn't understand something in the process. Once I was able to gain the information I needed to get to them, the process went quickly. They were extremely efficient and helpful throughout the whole process. Heather Young was courteous, kind and helpful as were the rest of the folks there. If/when I ever decide to start another non-profit, I would definitely use their services again. Thank you to everyone at Foundation Group.

Obidozie Williams

2018-05-14T23:27:58+0000

Foundation Group can be trusted to help you with your visions for good works.... Apostle Williams Obidozie.

Victoria Wright

2018-05-13T14:51:04+0000

Without the Foundation Group, my dream of starting a foundation would have been put on hold for another year. They made the process easy and understandable. Great resouce, great group of people helping others do great things.

Francisco Santander

2018-04-17T13:06:04+0000

Excellent group of professionals that assisted tremendously and laid out a clear process in a very complex project .

Dixie Atkins

2018-02-08T23:12:52+0000

I spoke with May via the free consultation and am so pleased that I did. She explained everything to me in terms that I could understand, offered helpful advice, and overall made this an easier experience than I was expecting. I cannot recommend her enough!

Rebecca Gigliotti-Barton

2018-02-01T01:09:55+0000

Professionals who guide those who want to start a nonprofit manage all the compliance and paperwork without it becoming overwhelming. I have to say I have felt like we were given some sort of huge gift finding Foundation Group to help us start KINEKS Foundation. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

Lynn M. Scates Adams

2018-01-18T19:58:23+0000

Working with Foundation Group to establish our 501(c)3 was a decision that saved us time, work, headaches, confusion and tears. We are very pleased with the outcome.

Jean Markham

2017-12-21T20:20:20+0000

I would recommend this company to anyone that wants to become successful in whatever they build.

Rodney L Smith Jr.

2017-12-21T18:37:13+0000

Jason Raber

2017-12-12T23:14:36+0000

Charles Gallatin

2017-11-01T14:19:39+0000

I would definitely recommend Foundation Group to anyone who is going through this process and I'm very glad we used their services. I don't think I could have done it without them.

Kimberly LaVette Hackett

2017-10-24T21:27:59+0000

Jaime Mahmud-López

2017-10-05T20:08:51+0000

Adonis Lenzy

2017-09-18T16:39:31+0000

Excellent group to use if you are looking for a stress free and worry free process of dealing with the IRS.

Emily Love Dilworth

2017-09-06T02:15:49+0000

Trish Batten

2017-08-22T19:02:21+0000

Look no further, Foundation Group is America's most experienced, most trusted resource for nonprofit formation and compliance services.

Kristan Sapp Cole

2017-08-18T01:23:32+0000

I can't say enough good about the experience I had when creating my non profit. They make it easy and systematic.

Marilyn Anne Nugent

2017-07-23T23:46:17+0000

Foundation group is amazingly thorough and experienced in all aspects of forming and becoming compliant to all IRS requirements. It saved us countless hours of research and paperwork which we could devote to developing our non-profit organization.

Don B Peppers

2017-07-16T19:41:54+0000

Alex Herrera

2017-05-24T17:44:47+0000

Branden Lee

2017-05-15T00:42:41+0000

Susan Frailey

2017-05-13T19:23:45+0000

Foundation Group are experts in the 501c3 process that make applying for 501c3 a stress free and enjoyable experience. A real team effort.

Chase Kemp

2017-04-25T23:32:36+0000

My experience 12 years ago with the Foundation Group was excellent. My recent experience was even better! Their staff, my team, was very knowledgeable and professional. I appreciate all they have done for me and my nonprofit. I would highly recommend they to anyone needing this service.

Martin Pollock

2017-04-25T10:35:28+0000

I would recommend the Foundation Group to anyone starting a 501c3... Don't try to do this yourself, these are the professionals...

Don Scans

2017-04-25T07:17:32+0000

It wasn't easy but I will owe a lot of my Foundation's success to the success of your staff, from the receptionist to the consultants. When I was discouraged, it was your Tennessee courtesy, patience and your confidence that kept me on the road map, on course to obtaining my 501(c)(3) IRS tax exempt status... Hooyah-

Rachel Miller Lamb

2017-04-10T17:51:12+0000

Love this group! Could not have gotten our 501c3 status if it was not for them. Not only did they help organize all the paperwork but they talked me off the ledge many times when I was worried about a potential problem. I highly recommend them!

DG Thomae

2017-03-31T13:58:56+0000

Incredible organization who have helped us every step of the way! The team of knowledgeable professionals have always gone out of their way to provide unparalleled service. There's no challenge too small for them to help with, and no question too difficult for them to provide answers for. Whether you're looking to start a nonproft or make sure you stay compliant, Foundation Group is the right name to trust!

Alan Riser

2017-03-22T16:10:05+0000

Chuck Rubin

2017-03-14T19:22:20+0000

those guys are the most professional, kind quick responders as I ever dealt with. they are always nice on the phone very informative. I couldn't do all that process without them. thank you guys

Dawn Van Dam

2017-03-09T18:52:13+0000

Wow, wow, wow!! Our approval came through for non-profit status for One Million Solutions in Health - without a hitch! I would recommend your organization to EVERYONE. You have a well-oiled machine that brought us the successful result we were looking for, without wasting any time. Well worth the money ... we are another success story in your 100% approval rate! Thanks a MILLION!! Dawn

Jane Slusher Pendell

2017-02-27T20:52:49+0000

I cannot say enough good about this organization! The communication has been exceptional. Their support is encouraging and reassuring. Any 501c3 start-up can be quite detailed and/or difficult. Their knowledge of the field and expertise has helped me over and over as I work through this start up process. A year ago, I hired a lawyer for over $3,000 who promised me the world in starting up my 501c3. I did all the start-up work and completed the 30 page application with all the requirements. He never filed. He gave one excuse after another, and finally I just walked away and had to cut my losses. I have hesitated doing anything since as I couldn't afford another financial hit like that one. As I talked with the Foundation Group, they clearly, and explicitly walked through the process with me. I understood completely what they offered and provided!! They were the answer to prayer I have been look for this past year!!

Jay Macaluso

2017-02-14T17:15:28+0000

What a truly committed organization to assist in working with you to achieve your Goal. Great company we feel truly blessed to be wording with them.

Shirley Ford

2017-02-04T04:34:29+0000

Excellent!! Foundation Group is there to hold your hand as you develop your non-profit. Thank you.

Tim Heston Timoteo

2017-01-12T15:26:14+0000

Five stars are not enough for Foundation Group! From the first contact, they have been honest, efficient and they have a heart of a teacher! We put 100% trust in them because we knew nothing about the process and every person involved with our process was wonderful!

Michael Muaina

2017-01-09T22:30:04+0000

Their insight and understanding of this complex industry is second to none.

Dionne Haynes-Brown

2016-11-02T01:26:02+0000

I can't say enough ... so I'll start with : THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! THANK YOU ! SO VERY MUCH ! Thank you for guiding me through EVERY STEP ! My Heart Is So Full I Can Hardly Speak. I Don't Know If My Vison Would Have Come To Light If I Had Not Found Your Company. I Believed I've Cried A Million Tears Since Receiving The Letter From The IRS. Seeing My Vison Turn To Reality Is Truly Nothing Short Of AMAZING ! Again Thank You For All That You Do ! The Antwan Dominique Reese Foundation, Inc. We are a 501(c)3 Organization ! :-)

Joseph Michael Melendez

2016-09-27T15:09:34+0000

Greatest information I have found for helping know more about the work I do. Thanks, Peace!

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