# Start a nonprofit

Source: https://joinopenfile.com/nonprofit
Index: https://joinopenfile.com/llms.txt

We file your nonprofit articles with the state, draft your bylaws and can apply for 501(c)(3) status.

## What you get

- 501(c)(3) tax exemption (IRS Form 1023) We prepare your application for federal tax exemption and file it with the IRS on Pay.gov. [$499 + IRS fee: $275 for Form 1023-EZ, $600 for Form 1023](https://joinopenfile.com/existing?service=tax-exemption&type=nonprofit)
- Operating agreement or bylaws The document banks ask for, drafted for your company. [$99](https://joinopenfile.com/existing?service=agreement&type=nonprofit)
- EIN from the IRS Your federal tax ID, for a bank account and hiring. [$70](https://joinopenfile.com/existing?service=ein&type=nonprofit)

[Start my nonprofit](https://joinopenfile.com/start?entity=nonprofit)

$0 + state and processing fees

## How it works

1. 1Tell us your nonprofit's name, purpose and directors.
2. 2We file your articles of incorporation with the state.
3. 3Add bylaws, an EIN and your 501(c)(3) application when you're ready.

## Good to know

- Federal tax exemption is a separate filing with the IRS, and the IRS decides it.