Nonprofit Formation - Built for Simple Starts
Incorporation + 501(c)(3) Status For Only $1,499*

*State and federal filing fees not included.

A Simple, Affordable Path to Nonprofit Formation

SureSTART™ Express is our streamlined nonprofit formation service built for smaller organizations that want to launch quickly and confidently. We’ll prepare and file your Articles of Incorporation, provide a draft bylaws template to help you get organized, and handle your IRS tax-exemption application from start to finish. You answer a short set of questions, we do the heavy lifting, and you get a clear, guided path from “idea” to officially formed—without the complexity of a full-service package.

See If You Qualify Before You Buy!
Is SureSTART™ Express Right for You?

SureSTART Express is built for smaller nonprofits with straightforward needs that want a faster, lower-cost way to get launched. If you’re forming a brand-new organization and your situation is relatively simple, there’s a good chance Express is a fit. Use the quick checklist below, then take the self-assessment to confirm IRS eligibility in just a few, short minutes.

You’re starting a small nonprofit (early-stage, lean budget – under $50k annually, simple structure).
Your organization’s plans are straightforward—no complicated programs, relationships, or special circumstances.
You’re comfortable using a template bylaws document (with your details filled in).
You want the essentials only: incorporation + bylaws template + IRS exemption application—no add-on compliance filings.
You can answer a short set of setup questions so we can prepare everything accurately and file on your behalf.

Next step: take the self-assessment below to confirm eligibility and see whether SureSTART Express is the best match—or if one of our full SureSTART options would serve you better.

SureSTART™ Express Eligibility Is Limited By the IRS...
Use Our Self-Evaluation Tool To See If Your Nonprofit Qualifies

SureSTART™ Express Includes These Essentials:

Federal EIN

We apply for your required Federal Employer Identification Number, or FEIN, which is the numeric identifier assigned to your nonprofit by the IRS.  It is similar to how a Social Security identifies an individual.

State Incorporation

We prepare your Articles of Incorporation, the document that legally establishes your nonprofit corporation in your chosen home state.  Your date of incorporation is usually considered the official, legal birthday of your nonprofit.  We prepare your Articles of Incorporation for you to file with your state’s Corporations Office, or we file it for you in online filing states.

IRS 501(c)(3) Status

This is where it all comes together!  We take the information about your proposed organization and prepare your Form 1023-EZ IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exemption application.  We’ve surpassed 50,000 IRS approvals with 100% success, since 1995.

Go from idea to mission-ready, for only $1,499, plus state and federal filing fees.

Let's Talk About SureSTART Express!

Call us today at (888) 361-9445 for a free evaluation to see if SureSTART™ Express is right for your nonprofit.  Or better yet, complete the questionnaire below and we will contact you!

  • Please select the state in which your nonprofit will be located.
  • Please select the category that best describes your organization.
  • Use this space to provide us with a little more information about your organization's purpose and/or programs(s).

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