Launch a Nonprofit
Hire a law firm to launch a nonprofit for a flat fee.
M.G. Morris Law, P.C., offers a nonprofit startup service for a flat fee of $495 (plus federal and state filing fees). The service includes:
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Consultation with a nonprofit attorney to discuss whether nonprofit status makes sense for your plans.
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Federal and state name searches (plus trademark search) to see if there are other organizations with similar names (or registered marks).
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Draft, review, and finalize articles of incorporation tailored to establish a nonprofit corporation and designed to satisfy IRS requirements for tax exemption.
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File articles of incorporation.
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Use of the firm as your registered agent for one year.
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Consultation with a nonprofit attorney to discuss your choices of initial board members and operating procedures.
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Draft and finalize organization bylaws.
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Draft, finalize, and file federal request for employer ID number (EIN).
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Draft conflict of interest policy and executive compensation policy.
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Draft, finalize, and file federal application for Section 501(c) determination.
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Draft simple employee handbook and volunteer liability waiver.
Comparable flat fees from companies that are not law firms can cost $2,200 and do not include all of the services above. Services of online form generation services do not include all of the services above, and can cost as much as $1,000, with additional attorney consultations costing more.
To discuss whether the firm's flat fee nonprofit startup package is right for you, schedule a free consultation using the link below.
