# Foundation Group®: Empowering Nonprofit Success Since 1995 > Foundation Group provides services for IRS 501\(c\)\(3\), 501c3 tax exemption applications, starting a nonprofit, Form 990 and state/federal compliance\. Generated by Yoast SEO v28.5, this is an llms.txt file, meant for consumption by LLMs. ## Pages - [How to Start a 501\(c\)\(3\): Benefits, Steps, and FAQs](https://www.501c3.org/how-to-start-a-501c3-nonprofit/) - [What Is a Private Foundation? An Overview \+ How to Start One](https://www.501c3.org/private-foundation/) - [What is a 501\(c\)\(3\)? A Guide to Nonprofit Tax\-Exempt Status](https://www.501c3.org/what-is-a-501c3/) - [Group Tax Exemption Update 2026: Big Changes \& What You Must Do](https://www.501c3.org/what-is-a-group-exemption/) - [\(Formerly SureBooks\) Accounting Services](https://www.501c3.org/501c3-services/nonprofit-bookkeeping/) ## Posts - [Are You Misappropriating Your Nonprofit's Funds? A Look At Restricted Donations](https://www.501c3.org/misappropriating-nonprofit-funds/) - [Protecting Your Dream: Starting a Sole Member Nonprofit](https://www.501c3.org/protecting-your-dream-starting-a-sole-member-nonprofit/) - [How to Tap Into Matching Gifts as a Fundraising Channel](https://www.501c3.org/matching-gift-fundraising/) - [Private Foundation vs Private Operating Foundation: Understanding the Key Differences](https://www.501c3.org/private-foundation-vs-private-operating-foundation-understanding-the-key-differences/) - [Fiduciary Responsibility of Nonprofit Board Members](https://www.501c3.org/fiduciary-responsibility-of-nonprofit-board-members/) ## Media - [How to Design Your Site to Impress Philanthropic Grantmakers](https://www.501c3.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/How-to-Design-Your-Site-to-Impress-Philanthropic-Grantmakers.jpg) - [Argenis Peralta](https://www.501c3.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/heni-p.png) - [processed\-0DECC0A8\-3F85\-4981\-8F2B\-295784D96F35](https://www.501c3.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/processed-0DECC0A8-3F85-4981-8F2B-295784D96F35-scaled.jpeg) - [4 Tips for Communicating Social Value to Stakeholders](https://www.501c3.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/4-Tips-for-Communicating-Social-Value-to-Stakeholders.png) - [Notebook,With,Phrase,Non,Profit,,Calculator,,Computer,Keyboard,,Tablet,And](https://www.501c3.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/10-Best-Accounting-Software-Solutions-for-Nonprofits.jpg) ## Staff - [Mike Bryant](https://www.501c3.org/staff-member/mike-bryant/) - [Greg McRay, EA](https://www.501c3.org/staff-member/greg-mcray-ea/): Greg McRay is the President and CEO of The Foundation Group\. With a professional background in tax and accounting, Greg began working extensively with nonprofit organizations in the early 1990s\. This private practice continued to grow, leading to the decision to formalize into a professional services firm addressing the needs of nonprofit organizations nationwide\. Teaming with a long\-time friend and associate, The Foundation Group was launched in September 1995\. - [Nicholas Goss](https://www.501c3.org/staff-member/nicholas-goss/) - [Chris Farris](https://www.501c3.org/staff-member/chris-farris/) - [Lora Lahoda, CPA, CGMA](https://www.501c3.org/staff-member/lora-lahoda/) ## Testimonials - [Dine\-Li Foundation](https://www.501c3.org/testimonial/dine-li-foundation/) - [Women Impacting Supply Chain Excellence Foundation](https://www.501c3.org/testimonial/women-impacting-supply-chain-excellence-foundation/) - [Sky River Restoration](https://www.501c3.org/testimonial/sky-river-restoration/) - [Your Prostate Cancer Help](https://www.501c3.org/testimonial/your-prostate-cancer-help/) - [Transitease Foundation](https://www.501c3.org/testimonial/transitease-foundation/) ## KB Articles - [Token and Low\-Cost Gifts](https://www.501c3.org/kb/token-and-low-cost-gifts/) - [People of a Nonprofit](https://www.501c3.org/kb/people-of-a-nonprofit/) - [Funding Startup Costs with Personal Loans](https://www.501c3.org/kb/funding-startup-costs-with-personal-loans/) - [Form W9 for Nonprofits](https://www.501c3.org/kb/form-w9-for-nonprofits/) - [Reclassification of Exempt Status](https://www.501c3.org/kb/reclassification-of-exempt-status/) ## KB FAQ - [What is Form 1023\-EZ?](https://www.501c3.org/frequently-asked-questions/what-is-form-1023-ez/) - [What information will be required on Form 1023?](https://www.501c3.org/frequently-asked-questions/what-information-will-be-required-on-form-1023/) - [What happens if my nonprofit’s application for 501\(c\)\(3\) status is denied?](https://www.501c3.org/frequently-asked-questions/what-happens-if-my-nonprofits-application-for-501c3-status-is-denied/) - [Is there a state version of Form 1023 that must be filed?](https://www.501c3.org/frequently-asked-questions/is-there-a-state-version-of-form-1023-that-must-be-filed/) - [Do we need our board of directors in place before we file paperwork?](https://www.501c3.org/frequently-asked-questions/do-we-need-our-board-of-directors-in-place-before-we-file-paperwork/) ## Categories - [Managing a Nonprofit](https://www.501c3.org/category/managing-a-nonprofit/) - [Education](https://www.501c3.org/category/education/) - [Funding](https://www.501c3.org/category/funding/) - [Management/Operations](https://www.501c3.org/category/management-operations/) - [News](https://www.501c3.org/category/news/) ## Topics - [Federal Compliance](https://www.501c3.org/topic/federal-compliance/) - [Operations](https://www.501c3.org/topic/operations/) - [Nonprofit Formation](https://www.501c3.org/topic/nonprofit-formation/) - [Management and Administration](https://www.501c3.org/topic/management-administration/) - [Glossary](https://www.501c3.org/topic/glossary/) ## Tags - [board of directors](https://www.501c3.org/kbtag/board-of-directors/) - [recordkeeping](https://www.501c3.org/kbtag/recordkeeping/) - [donations](https://www.501c3.org/kbtag/donations/) - [IRS](https://www.501c3.org/kbtag/irs/) - [private benefit](https://www.501c3.org/kbtag/private-benefit/) ## Categories - [How to Start a 501\(c\)\(3\)](https://www.501c3.org/mkb_faq_category/how-to-start-a-501c3/) - [What Is a 501\(c\)\(3\)?](https://www.501c3.org/mkb_faq_category/what-is-a-501c3/) ## Optional - [Sitemap index](https://www.501c3.org/sitemap_index.xml)