I’ve been doing 501c3 Applications for many years.
I have a 100% success rate and 99.9% of my applications go through with no questions asked.
That’s because I am very thorough and I know what the IRS is looking for.
Now I’m letting you in on my in-house secrets to my 100% success rate!
Download my affordable do-it-yourself kit and start your 501c3 application today!
If you’re on a tight budget and just need someone to point you in the right direction, you’ve come to the right place!
We have actual 501c3 applications for that were submitted and approved by the Internal Revenue Service!
Our sample kits include the complete application approved by the IRS, all related attachments and templates you can use (MS Word and MS Excel) to customize to your ministry.
Please understand this is not a step-by-step guide to setting up a 501c3 organization, but rather a tool to eliminate the guess work and save time in preparing Form 1023 and the required attachments.
Your Sample 501c3 Application Kit will be a zip file that contains:
1. PDF File containing an actual 501c3 application with all the attachments that was submitted to the IRS and approved. You may use this as an example as to what the IRS is looking for in a complete application. You may find additional items in our file that are not in the Form 1023 instructions. That’s because from experience, we know the IRS will ask for it after they’ve reviewed your application.
The sample 501c3 application will include the actual articles of incorporation submitted with the application. Use this as a guide as to the required language the IRS is looking for in your state articles of incorporation before you get incorporated. Or if your organization is already incorporated and you find yours is missing certain paragraphs, you’ll need to do some research on your own to find out how to amend your articles.
2. MS Word templates with the exact wording we’ve used to prepare the description of programs and activities for the type of organization included in the kit.
Most of these activities are charitable, educational and religious in nature. You will find many activities that do not relate to your organization and some that do or some that are similar to yours. If you’re giving away something, teaching something or conducting religious activities, you can use our templates as a guide to help you describe your organization’s planned activities.Example: The kit may have descriptions for food distribution or clothing distribution to homeless people; but your organization is giving away backpacks filled with school supplies to children in low-income areas. You will change the wording and the target group to adapt the description to your organization.
Another Example: We have transitional living program kits for Ex-offenders; and another kit for Women. You plan to target runaway teens. You will change the wording for the target group.
You can use ours as a template to get an understanding as to what type of information and just how much information you can include in the description.
You should not expect that all your intended programs and activities will be included in our kit as no two organizations are exactly alike.3. MS Word and MS Excel templates with responses to many of the questions on Form 1023 that require an explanation.
You will customize these responses to your organization.4. MS Word templates for bylaws that you may customize to your organization or use it as a tool to review your own for formatting and completeness.
5. MS Word templates for other stuff we just know the IRS is going to ask for, but isn’t in the Form 1023 instructions.
After you’ve made your purchase, you will be taken to a page where you may instantly download the product. You will also receive an email indicating you have 120 hours or 5 attempts to download the product. The email will include a link to access the file to download. The email will be sent to the email address used during checkout. Check your spam mail or junk mail folder. The file will be a zip file. Make sure you are comfortable downloading and opening zip files, or that you know someone that can do this for you.
File Download Refund Policy: Our products are delivered instantly, and they are easily retained and used by the consumer. As a result, no refunds will be given for file download purchases.
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Sample 501c3 Application Kit for Outreach Ministries
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Cost: $99
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Hello I need to know if we offer many programs can they all fall under one package?
Hi Tina,
I think I replied by email. Not sure. Any who, I figured someone else may have the same question.
Yes, your 501c3 application can include many programs. But I generally try to keep 501c3′s for religious programs separate from community type programs.
This may help you qualify for government grants and other grants if the agency is concerned about supporting religious activities and affiliations.
If one of my sample 501c3 application kits appears to be a good fit for your organization, but you’d like to include programs and activities from another kit, let me know. I can provide sample narrative descriptions for the various programs. But some kits have special attachments that are only available in those kits (specifically, the daycare and transitional living facilities sample 501c3 kits).
Belinda
I am surprised that a ministry would charge to help children. This is typical of the U.S. it is not about helping children it is about what is in it for me. I realize there are cost associated however children have no financial resources and we have given everything we have and still cannot fund the IRS $400 fee. We simply need help to complete the forms free of charge as an in kind gift for the children of America. Is your agency willing to help rather than keep taking from the precious resources left to help America’s children secure safe warm housing over the winter? To find food as sustinance. There are more than 33 million children in the United States living at or below poverty won’t you give your $99 fee and help us to complete our 501 (c) (3) application?
Hello Cynthia,
Who’s charging to help children?
If you are referring to the start-up costs for you to set-up a new ministry, yes, there are fees involved because someone has to spend time, money and other resources to provide those services.
The fees are not to charge to help children, but to help you, the founder, in the process of seeing your vision come to pass.
Everyone of my clients has a mission to spread the Gospel and/or to help people that are in need some way or another.
I embrace their vision and pray for full manifestation of the impact it will have on others and our world.
My ministry, while for-profit, is to help further the Gospel, by providing excellent service and resources at a reasonable price; and in most cases less than what you would pay other professionals.
Surely, there’s always someone else offering services lower than mine. So, I’m not claiming to be at “rock-bottom”.
It would be unfair for me to pick and choose which organizations or causes pay for my products and services and which ones do not.
As they are all worthy causes.
Dig a little deeper and do a little more searching on the internet and amongst your professional network.
Maybe you’ll find a non-profit organization with a purpose to set-up ministries at no cost; or a professional that’s willing to volunteer their time and resources for your cause.
Remember, where God guides, He provides. I pray for your success!
Needless to say I have never heard of a church or charity in business for profit?
This presents false impressions for consumers. It would behove you to identify your business and refrain from using christian principals regarding chrity when chairity is free not for profit.
Belinda,
Wonderful answer regarding Cynthia Jones’ statement. God does provide for where He guides.
We are not a client of your yet but soon we will be. If not for full services at least for a Sample
501(c)(3) application.
Scott Barnet
First let me thank you for what you do to help forward the Gospel and Ministries. I was wondering if you have a sample of a 501c3 for a CDC. I would like to get one for my church.
Thanks and God Bless!
Hello S. Shepard,
Yes, I have a CDC application. This organization wanted to do a lot of community development projects. I did my homework on this one and it was approved in 3 weeks!! I’ll make it available soon. If you’re in a hurry, you may purchase any other sample 501c3 application kit. Then send a request for the CDC Sample and I’ll send you the complete application and templates I used.
I look forward to serving you!
Belinda Whitfield
I would like to do what you suggested for S, Shepard. I am helping a church in Cincinnati Ohio to start a CDC to help people with education…. jobs…and housing. We want to also revitalize the neighborhood by restoring homes…one person …one family …one home.. at a time.
The church will provide the seed money to get started. Am I on the right track? The church is 32 years old, incorporated in Ohio but does not want a 501c3 for itself for religious reasons but is willing to sponsor a CDC..
Does your kit include sample articles of Incorporation? Ready to get started today.
Hello Pas. Forde,
The 501c3 Sample Kit for a CDC is now available for purchase and immediate download.
I’ve been too busy and haven’t added a page or video about it to my website.
Click this special link for you to make your purchase.
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Programs and Activities Included:
Transitional Living Program
Life Skills Workshops
Community Recreation Center
Child Day Care Services
Drop Off and Pick-up Services
Computer Training,
Mentoring and Guidance Counseling
Elderly Housing Community
Low Income Housing Program
Educational Scholarships
Vehicle Donation Program
Clothing Distribution
Food Distribution
Foreign Medical Clinics
School for English Speaking
Dig Water Wells
Youth Ministry
I gave myself big time KUDOS on this one. It was my first time doing a CDC application.
But I really did my homework!
It was a really big CDC project and it was approved by the IRS in only 3 WEEKS!!
Like all the others – NO QUESTIONS ASKED by the IRS! Love it!
Anyone viewing this message can click the link and make the purchase.
Belinda Whitfield
Hello,
I purchased a sample kit from you probably around first of year( transitional home for women). I am really having a hard time making up my mind on how to set up this non-profit..I have a LLC for in home senior care and trying to not to cross the two or is there a way to combine them?. How and which one of your samples would fit me better? Can you add a LLC under a nonprofit? One more question, how can organizations, private and public donate to LLC or is that possible? I know its a lot of questions…hoping you can help. Thanks
Hi Nakia,
Yes, you can have an LLC under the non-profit. Keep in mind the LLC is a for-profit entity and if you’re trying qualify for grant funding for the home senior care, you’ll want to make this an activity of the non-profit.
You can operate multiple business activities under the same non-profit (e.g. transitional housing and senior care.
Each business activity can have its own branding and identity by registering a fictitious or assumed name with your state or county.
Belinda
Good evening can you explain this statement further?
You can operate multiple business activities under the same non-profit (e.g. transitional housing and senior care.
Each business activity can have its own branding and identity by registering a fictitious or assumed name with your state or county.
I stumbled across your site. God sent. Where God leads I follow.
A wonderful work.
Hi Cherri,
I’ll give you my church as an example. Living Word Christian Center is a church. We have a school – grades K-8th, a minister’s training school, full retail type bookstore.
Living Word Christian Center is the name on the Articles of Incorporation. Then we registered Living Word Christian Academy as a DBA (doing business as) name.
So we can market the school under Living Word Christian Academy, but its not a separate corporation, its really the church doing business as LWCA.
The same goes for the school of ministry (Living Word School of Ministry) and the bookstore (Royal Christian Bookstores).
This way, we didn’t have to create multiple corporations,obtain multiple EIN’s and get multiple 501c3′s. Everything is under one corporation and one EIN.
We used the state’s process to register assumed names for the corporation.
Each state is different. Assumed name registrations for corporations may be registered at the secretary of state level and some states have the county handling the process.
I hope this helps,
Belinda
I am so glad to have clicked on this website! I have several HUGE and OVERWELMING questions, We are forming a new Christian church and want to run an outreach ministry, we have a 2 year history (feeding and clothing over 8,000 people per month) under a different church and will apply as a seperate entity. Do we include that history? Do we purchase your product and apply as a church only, then change information and get your outreach program later? Or do we apply for both through the IRS at the same time and same application? We are hoping to get grants to support the outreach but not the church. . . . . . .however, have not applied or received grant funds yet for the outreach portion.
HELP!
On a seperate note: What a great blessing to see a Spiritual Sister helping those of us that want to do God’s work! The Body of Christ is amazing! Bless you greatly for your knowledge and desire for servitude!
Hello Kendra,
Thanks for the kudos!!
I see two options for you.
Your outreach activities could very well be included with your church 501c3, especially if the church is footing the bill to begin with.
And yes, I would disclose it in your church history that you were working as an auxiliary (or outreach ministry) of a different church.
Later you could branch off and start a new organization for the outreach activities since you’re relying on grant funding for these activities.
Or you could set-up two separate 501c3 organizations at the same time.
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It primarily depends on your current funding sources and whether funds are kinda tight right now and how fast your vision is being manifested.
God moves so much faster than we do
It also depends on how soon you expect to start applying for grants.
Belinda
Hi,
I want to start an organization to mentor and train youth that are at high risk. There is so much violence here in Chicago I would like to reach some of our youth. Which kit would be right for me? I also would like to provide childcare to teen mothers while they are at there training.
Hello Danica,
The transitional program for ex-convicts would be a good fit for you.
I can provide sample information for a day care program after your purchase.
Belinda
Hi,
I am in the foundational phases of setting up my non-profit. We have completed and sent in the AOI, Bylaws have been established and BOD elected. We are at a stump because we do not feel 100% comfortable in completing the 5013c applicaton. Do you have a package that only includes the application with program examples? Or do you only sell it as a package with everything?
Also, are there any financial forms that we need to complete if we were incorporated last March and have only had 1 fundraiser? We are so new to this and want to make sure we do everything right.
Thanks in advance for your help!
Kimberly
Hello Kimberley,
Sorry for the delay. I’ve been quite busy with tax returns and year end projects.
We don’t offer only a sample of form 1023. Believe me, you’ll want the complete kit.
You can use mine to make sure your articles are complete and do not require amending.
I’ve done 501c3′s for clients that had articles and bylaws completed. Still, they needed to be amended.
And every now and then I come across bylaws that, well…, aren’t prepared correctly.
Once client’s bylaws were more like operational policies and guidelines than bylaws.
Financial forms to complete? Possibly 1099 reporting and maybe even payroll reporting if you misclassified workers.
. My IRS Reporting Course should help you.
That’s another can of worms
Blessings,
Belinda
Hi Belinda,
You have such a wonderful gifting and calling, ensuring that the body of Christ does business with order and excellence. I contacted you before. So please excuse if I repeat myself. But I’m interested in the 501(c)3 certification, for Specially Wrapped Gifts Ministry. A ministry of empowerment for parents that children with special needs, to include speaking engagements, merchandise and outreach. Which of your kits would be most beneficial to me? Or should I set-up as a non-profit for the outreach portion and for-profit for the merchandise?
I appreciate your help.
God Bless You,
Shemeka
Hi Shemeka,
The Sample 501c3 Application for outreach ministries will be a good fit for you.
Thanks for the kudos!
Belinda Whitfield
Hello Belinda,
May I say that is is refreshing to have so much information all in one place. Prayerfully you will have an opportunity to view the website. It will reveal that I have JUST launced an Evangelistic Ministry. We’re praying that the first event will be this fall. Do you have any “successful” Sample Kits for a ministry such as this?
Currently, I am listed with the State as a for-profit…I have the Articles of Organization. However, I want the Evangelistic arm to be NFP.
Thank you kindly.
KJ
Hi K,
I know I’m crazy late in replying but today is my catch-up day. I hope you still find this info useful.
You’ll definitely need to set up another NFP organization. All our sample kits include actual applications that were approved by the IRS. Our Sample 501c3 Application Kit for Outreach Ministries should be a good fit for you.
Blessings,
Belinda
Hello Belinda,
My wife and I have just started a prayer ministry where we will be teaching intercessor how to properly pray for the church and leaders. We will also be helping the poor to meet their needs and providing marrital counseling. Can you suggest which of the sample 501(c)3 would be best for us.
Looking forward to your answer
Elrick
Hi Elrick,
The Sample Application Kit for Outreach Ministries is a good fit for you. You may download it at http://churchcpa.com/sample-501c3-application-for-outreach-ministries
Peace and Blessings!
Belinda
Hello, My name is Pamela, my church would like to apply for a 501C3 application for an outreach Ministery. Do we need to hirer an attorney and a CPA who is with familiar completing the 501C3 documents? Please help us. Thank You for your time and paticence. Sincerely Yours Pamela
Hi Pamela,
Sure I can assist. Learn more about our 501c3 Application Service for Churches at http://churchcpa.com/501c3-application-service/.
You may download the order form from my website, just beneath the video.
Peace and Blessings!
Belinda
Woman of God Peace and Blessing be unto to you. Continue your good works for God has established your ministry in this thru assisting Pastors to do what God has instructed them to do.
Thank you sooo much!
Thank for your good work for the Kingdom of God and the children of God.
You are indeed truly blessed, gifted and well prepared.
Please advise asap re my earlier comments/questions about your advice to S. Shepard September 14 2010.
Thanks again,
Pastor Forde.
I have an outreach ministry that God gave me seven years ago. The ministry has been giving food and, clothing to those in need; as well as teaching and preaching the Word of God. The Ministry currently is conducted from my resident. I have completed the by-laws and articles of incorporation but have not sent these to the secretary of State. The Ministry currently is self-funded by me, friends and relatives. Please help me with this……..do I have to be a 501c3 (right now it’s now in the budget) and I have not registered the ministy’s name. Please tell me in what order am I to do these things. Someone told me that an Outreach Ministry such as the Articles of Incorporation and By-laws are a different procedure.
Thank you for your help. God Bless.
Evang. N. Stokes
Hello Evangelist Stokes,
Yes, Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws are different documents.
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I know its crazy because Bylaws have Articles in them too.
Bylaws do not have to be filed or approved by any government agency.
You just need them and everyone and their mama will want a copy
You’ll need to send your articles of incorporation to the Secretary of State, this officially registers your name.
Make sure they comply with 501c3 guidelines first, or you’ll have to amend them.
Some states have pre-formatted articles that comply with IRS 501c3 guidelines. Other states do not.
This website should give you some direction:
http://www.stayexempt.irs.gov/Mini-Courses/Applying_for_Tax_Exempt-An_Overview/applying-for-tax-exempt-organizations.aspx.
Articles of Incorporation go to the Secretary of State and officially creates a legal entity.
I refer to it as giving birth to your organization and you get a copy of the articles back that makes it official (e.g. your birth certificate).
Once you’re incorporated, you have 27 months to apply for your 501c3 status. (YIPEE!!) The IRS will make your approval retroactive to your incorporation date.
After that, it gets a bit too complicated to get into for this comment.
You don’t have to wait for your 501c3 to solicit donations. Just get incorporated and register with your state attorney general’s office.
Belinda
Hello,
I am in the process of starting an amature sports organization and mentor program. Do you have an application for that?
Hello Renee
The outreach ministry kit can be customized to adapt to your organization assuming your activities are charitable and educational.
You’ll see how I format the narrative description of programs and activities and how to respond to many of the questions on Form 1023.
Be sure to place an emphasis on sports education and training. The mentoring program will be a nice addition; place emphasis on that as well.
Be sure to note your target group – Are you targeting youth? Low-income? Are you bringing these activities to low-income communities?
Blessings,
Belinda
Hello,
It was an answer to prayer that I found your site. If you have time, please visit my website to get a better feel for Picture Perfect, and if you’d be able to help us.
The mission of our non-profit, Picture Perfect is – Using photography to capture and preserve the essence and joy of each child with a terminal or chronic illness.
In short, we work with organizations like Give Kids The World, Families of SMA, etc., and provide free portraits, taken by professional photographers who donate their time and talent.
I’ve been approved by the state of PA, but am struggling with the 501c3 process, in regards to salaires, since at present, I’m the chief cook and bottle washer.
Can one of your products be adapted to fit our mission? And, if so which one. I’d be happy to order as soon as I hear your reply.
Thank you.
Hello Steve,
Yes, the outreach ministry kit can be customized to adapt to your organization.
You’ll see how I format the narrative description of programs and activities and how to respond to many of the questions on Form 1023.
Blessings,
Belinda
I currently have a 501c3 for a mentoring program for teens. I am interested in turning it to a transitional living program that train and development teen parents with a foundation taught in Stewardship. I want to train them in healthcare recruiting. Do I need to change my 501c3 paperwork or just add to it?
Hi Tosha,
Your transitional living program is an extension of your primary purpose to help teens.
Be sure to report your new activities to the IRS on your annual 990/990-EZ report.
If your revenues are under $50,000 and you are not required to file an annual report, refer to this page on the IRS website for additional instructions for reporting changes: http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=172533,00.html.
Belinda
Belinda,
I’m an ordained minister who is creating an outreach ministry (community center/outdoor ministry/outreach youth/children/family ministry). We applied to the IRS and because the majority of our funding was described as coming from one source and that we were not currently having ‘worship’ services – they wanted us to be classified as a ‘private’ rather than a ‘public’ non-profit. We withdrew and now want to re-apply.
Our funding is coming from other sources now and we have active in the community in providing outreach events, working with the local Coaliation on Homelessness, etc.
And being an ordained minister – our focus is on outreach.
The community center will provide: after school care, athletic events, Bible studies, parenting & marriage courses plus with 15 acres we are also going to provide outdoor activities.
I would like your opinion on how we need to proceed.
Thank you for your service and advice.
For the Cause of Christ,
Richard
Hello Richard,
You will need to re-apply, especially if your gross revenues are $5,000 or more.
Now that you’re receiving donations, I’d be more concerned about making sure your 501c3 status is retroactive to the incorporation date.
This would be an issue if you’re past the first 27 months. Otherwise the contributions you’ve received may not be deductible by the donor.
Since your sources of revenue are from the pubic, this will be reflected in your actual financial data.
You shouldn’t have a problem with being classified as a publicly supported organization.
I hope this helps.
Peace and Blessings,
Belinda
Belinda,
Thank you – will be in touch about our refiling the 501c3.
- Richard
Greetings. I am a former bi-vocational pastor, who will be going out as a missionary evangelist, and have started my own ministry. I came to your web site because I will need to obtain a 501 (c)3 status and have a quick question concerning the 501(c) status. The ministry I started will be a Christian, multi-branched outreach ministry which will have from within various branches, but will not be limited to, the following: evangelism branch, educational branch, Christian counseling branch, health branch, and youth outreach ministry branch reaching out to teens on streets who are on drugs and teens abused in families.
My question, since it will be a Christian, faith based ministry, must I incorporate as a church, or as an organization?
Hello Joseph,
It appears your organization is not a church.
So you should not incorporate as a church unless you plan to have worship services and a congregation that meets regularly at the same location.
I didn’t see that in your list of activities. So you’ll want to incorporate as an outreach ministry.
I hope this helps.
Belinda
Hello Belinda,
May God bless you for the work you are doing by extending the knowledge you have. Currently, I am starting an outreach ministry with myself and my husband at this time. From my understanding the IRS requires 3 board of directors. Can they be family members or in-laws or should they be non-related.
Thanks in advance
Hey Belinda, i came to this chatting mug bcz my husband n i r workng on opening up a day care for our ministry, but in fact i want to know how to get my 501c3 paper work started, how long will it take and what the requirements are. I want to start this today so i can get this started.