The 501(c)(3) Starter Toolkit

A guided path from vision to IRS Determination Letter — built for ministries, churches, and Kingdom nonprofits.

This 17-page toolkit walks you through every stage of nonprofit formation — laying your foundation, incorporating at the state level, getting your EIN, drafting governing documents, and applying for federal tax-exempt status.

It includes fillable worksheets, a board resolution template, a bylaws outline, and a post-approval compliance calendar so you know exactly what to file and when — before and after your Determination Letter arrives.

DETAILS

What's inside

• The full formation roadmap, step by step
• Mission & purpose statement worksheet
• Board resolution template, ready to sign
• Bylaws outline template
• Form 1023 vs. 1023-EZ comparison
• Post-approval compliance calendar
• Master checklist covering every filing stage