Our Resources will help you Get Non-Profit Status fast!

Below you will find the downloadable resources referred to in our emails, training videos and in our eBook – resources for creating mission and purpose statements, your narrative of activities, and other items you will need to get non-profit status (including tax-exempt status from the IRS).

This page contains our complimentary versions of documents you’ll need, while our soon-to-be-launched “No-Lawyer Non-Profit Launch Kit” will include access to our premium “fill-in-the-blank” and customizable forms/templates. We’ve made it easier, faster, and less costly to get non-profit status than ever!

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Here are the document samples – download the ones you need and get non-profit status today!

“STEPS TO CREATING YOUR NON-PROFIT” CHECKLIST

Here’s a useful checklist to get up and running fast. Of course, reflects the steps in our No-Lawyer Non-Profit Launch Kit, which is scheduled for release in mid-June. Print this out and grab some free video training on how exactly to get non-profit status on our “Training” page. Be sure to comment, “Like,” and tell your friends about us!

Sample Non-Profit Bylaws

It’s a worn-out cliche, but one thing I always tell our clients is “Keep it Simple.” Your bylaws should cover the bases but should set your organization up for maximum freedom to operate without unneeded formality. You can always amend later after you get non-profit status, when you expand your staff and program scope.

Sample Narrative of Activities (1 of 2)

Your Narrative of Activities is where the rubber meets the road. This document, which must be attached to your Form 1023, is where you tie your organization’s on-the-ground activities to your mission and purpose. It’s required to get non-profit status and your tax-exempt determination letter from the IRS.

Sample Narrative of Activities (2 of 2) Your Narrative of Activities should provide “concise detail,” and avoid indicating any activities that are prohibited for tax-exempt organizations. Your Narrative ties your day-to-day activities to your charitable, tax-exempt purpose. Even an honest mistake regarding your activities could have you languishing for years in IRS delays. After you get non-profit status at the state level and move on to your Form 1023, a solid Narrative will help obtain your “determination letter” as a tax-exempt organization.

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Non-Profit Conflict of Interest Policy

While the IRS might not list a Conflict of Interest (COI) Policy as a requirement, it frowns upon organizations that do not make it very clear that conflicts are avoided. Besides, it is now specifically inquired about on both the Form 1023 Application for Tax-Exempt Status and the annual 990 Tax Return. That is why we recommend a COI, like the one linked here, be included from day 1 – if you want to get non-profit status fast and without a lot of red tape.

Conflict of Interest Compliance Form – COI COMPLIANCE FORM

Sure, it’s nice to have a Conflict of Interest Policy (COI) to send the IRS, but how does one make sure it’s acknowledged and enforceable? Use this COI Annual Compliance so that Directors and Officers affirmatively acknowledge its importance – and so you can show you have a solid and workable policy.

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