Q: Am I a Nonprofit if I just get Incorporated?
If you have ever tried to fill out all those IRS 1023 32 page application form and attempted to deal with the mounds of confusing paperwork -- then you know how difficult and time consuming obtaining your non-profit status can be - which is why most people hope that just by filing their “Nonprofit Incorporation” or “Nonprofit Charter” – that means they’re tax-exempt and can immediately start getting grants.
THIS IS SIMPLY NOT TRUE! You MUST obtain tax-exempt status from the IRS!
This requires you to fill out the dreaded 32-page plus 1023 Application, feared by just about anyone who’s ever attempted to read through it, let alone complete it.
You most likely know that as a tax-exempt corporation, you’ll be eligible to obtain private and public grants. Not just that, but you’ll also be able to solicit and accept tax-deductible donations from corporate donors, public entities, and private citizens – all of which are critical to not just your fundraising efforts, but the success of your organization.
The good news is that tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status tells your potential donors that you are a legitimate and well-organized entity. It is for all those reasons we recommend you move forward with obtaining your tax-exempt status, and make sure you don’t just stop at your obtaining your articles of incorporation.
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