Apply for 501(c)(3) Status the Right Way

No prior experience is required. We work with first-time founders every day. Our job is to guide you through every step of the process so you do not need to figure it out on your own.

Timelines vary depending on the complexity of your organization, but we work efficiently to move your application forward as quickly as possible. We will give you a realistic timeline during your consultation.

Fees depend on the scope of your needs and the services required. All services are flat fees. We offer payment plans. We discuss all pricing transparently during your consultation — no hidden fees, no surprises. Apply now to schedule a call and get a clear picture of what is involved.

Yes. We are a federal practice serving clients in all 50 states. Wherever you are located in the United States, our team can help you form your nonprofit and obtain 501(c)(3) status.

Yes, you will need a board, but you don't have to have them picked out before we get started. We give our clients a guide to help them easily pick the right people, plus access to an online directory full of professionals who are looking for ways to serve.

Raising money before your organization is properly registered can create legal problems and put your donors' tax deductions at risk. But once everything is filed and approved, you'll be ready to accept donations and apply for grants.

We handle everything you need to become a real legally compliant nonprofit so you don't have to figure it out on your own (incorporation, EIN, bylaws, IRS application for exemption, narratives, policies and procedures, etc.)

Most online services stop at the basics and leave you legally exposed. We offer packages that also cover what they miss, including fundraising registration, state income tax exemptions, federal trademarks for protection in all 50 states, and attorney general and franchise tax registrations when needed, etc. Because being almost compliant is the same as not being compliant at all.

Because when the IRS rejects your application, sends a deficiency notice, or your documents have an error that exposes you to personal liability, that cheap online service won't be there to help you. They aren't lawyers and cannot legally give you advice, leaving you alone to clean up a mess that should never have happened. The few hundred dollars you save today can cost you thousands and months of lost time tomorrow.

Working with us, you receive the full malpractice protection that comes with working directly with a licensed U.S. based nonprofit attorney. We provide full‑circle legal protection, not just document preparation. If something goes wrong based on our work, we handle it. You’re not left figuring it out on your own. Our firm was built by someone who has been exactly where you are. As a nonprofit founder themselves, Audrey understood what was missing in the legal space and created a proven process to fill that gap. Since then we have helped more than 11,000 clients successfully launch their nonprofits using our proprietary Chisholm Nonprofit Success System®, a system built on real world experience, not guesswork. When you work with us you are not getting a generic approach. You are getting a process that has been tested, refined, and proven to work. We manage everything under one roof. You gain peace of mind knowing your organization is protected from start to finish.

Yes, a real licensed U.S. attorney, not an AI or an overseas call center. Every client starts with a group kickoff meeting via Zoom with your attorney to review the process, answer your questions, and make sure that everything starts on the right foot.

Absolutely, you can always reach out to us after your nonprofit is approved. Depending on what you hired us for, some requests may come with an additional cost, and we will always be upfront about that. You also become part of our online community where you can connect and network with other nonprofit founders who understand the journey and can help you grow your mission.

Absolutely. Our Done Right Guarantee® means if the IRS does not approve your application, we fix it for free. No runaround, no extra invoices, no being passed off to a chatbot. We stand behind every filing we submit because we know our process works and your mission is too important for anything less.

Click the button below to apply for a consultation today. For the meeting, you only need a general idea of what your organization will do. Make sure anyone who helps make decisions is on the call. Most people hire us during the meeting, so have a payment method ready. Our team will walk you through everything, help you choose the right package, and take it from there so you can focus on what matters most, your mission.