Start a Nonprofit the Right Way with Chisholm Law
Transform Your Vision Into Impact
Chisholm Law Firm brings 15+ years of exclusive nonprofit law experience to transform your vision into a legally sound, grant-ready nonprofit organization. Our attorney-led process has helped over 10,000 clients nationwide with a 100% IRS approval rate.*
Why settle for templates when your mission deserves professional guidance?
Beyond Formation: Building Your Nonprofit's Foundation
At Chisholm, we don't just file your paperwork—we architect your nonprofit's future. Our comprehensive approach helps your organization launch with everything needed to secure funding, operate legally, and create a lasting impact.
Our Proprietary Total Nonprofit Formation™ Process
- Strategic Planning & Entity Formation
- Mission-aligned incorporation strategy
- State-specific Articles of Nonprofit Incorporation
- EIN registration and legal entity establishment
- Governance Framework Design
- Board structure optimization
- Founders Protection Bylaws™ designed to protect you from being wrongfully kicked out of your organization. We’ve designed these bylaws and are the only place you can obtain them
- Comprehensive conflict of interest policies
- IRS Nonprofit Application Mastery
- Strategic narrative development for your IRS Form 1023
- Complete documentation preparation
- Legal representation for your application through IRS review
- Grant Application
- Applying for Funding
- Grant preparation training for your staff
- Compliance Protection
- Annual tax preparation filings by our nonprofit accountant
- State fundraising registration
- State annual filings
Types of Nonprofits We Help Form
At Chisholm Law Firm, we focus on forming a variety of nonprofit organizations, each tailored to different missions and goals. Whether you're looking to start a charitable foundation, a social welfare group, a business league, or a social club, our attorney-led process helps your organization be legally sound and ready for impact.
Explore the types of nonprofits we support:
- 501(c)(3) Organizations: Ideal for charitable, educational, religious, scientific, or literary purposes. These nonprofits are tax-exempt and can receive tax-deductible donations, making them a popular choice for foundations and public charities.
- 501(c)(4) Organizations: Ideal category for social welfare organizations focused on promoting community well-being. They can engage in lobbying and some political activities, offering flexibility for advocacy-driven missions.
- 501(c)(6) Organizations: Category designed for business leagues, chambers of commerce, or professional associations. These nonprofits aim to improve business conditions and foster industry growth, without focusing on charitable activities.
- 501(c)(7) Organizations: Best category for social clubs organized for pleasure, recreation, or other non-profitable purposes. They are exempt from federal income tax, though donations are not tax-deductible, making them ideal for member-driven communities.
No matter your vision, Chisholm Law Firm provides the legal foundation to turn it into reality. Schedule a Free Consultation to find the right fit for your mission.
The Chisholm Difference: Attorney-Led Excellence
| DIY Online Services | General Law Firms | Chisholm Law Firm |
|---|---|---|
| You do most of the work yourself (printing, mailing, filing) | Basic legal compliance | We do everything for you (preparation, filing, responses) |
| Limited support by non-attorneys, bots and wait times | General legal knowledge | Work with a real nonprofit lawyer with experience |
| No IRS representation | Generalist approach | IRS representation for your application until approval |
| Basic filing only | Standard documentation | Complete nonprofit ecosystem |
| High chance of failure (wasted money) | Medium chance of failure | Low chance of failure(100% IRS approval rate*) |
| No help with fundraising or fundraising registration | No fundraising support | Fundraising support |
The Chisholm Difference: Attorney-Led Excellence
Our clients’ success speaks for itself:
Empowering Communities: Hope Gardens’ Rapid Nonprofit Launch
Transforming Education: Bright Futures’
Successful Nonprofit Formation
Meet Our Attorneys
Audrey K. Chisholm, Esq.
Founder & Attorney
1-844-848-1408
info@chisholmfirm.com
Breanna McCarthy O’Brien, Esq.
Managing Attorney
1-844-848-1408
info@chisholmfirm.com
Channing Thomas, Esq.
Supervising Attorney
1-844-848-1408
info@chisholmfirm.com
FAQs About Starting a Nonprofit
Our comprehensive formation services include Articles of Incorporation, custom nonprofit bylaws, essential policies, IRS Form 1023 application preparation and submission. We offer additional services which include nonprofit tax filings, grantwriting, fundraising consulting, marketing and website design.
Nationwide Nonprofit Formation Services
Chisholm Law Firm provides nonprofit formation services nationwide, with in-depth knowledge of federal nonprofit laws. Whether you’re in Florida, Texas, New York, or any other state, we help ensure your filing complies with all requirements for fast approval. Select your state to learn more.
Get Started on Your Nonprofit Formation
Ready to launch your social welfare organization? Chisholm Law’s attorney-led services deliver an efficient process backed by a 100% IRS approval success rate*. Schedule your free consultation today to take the first step toward making a lasting impact.