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Form 1023 filler

Fill IRS Form 1023. Get 501(c)(3) recognition for your nonprofit.

Pick the 1023 variant on the left (full or EZ); the application fills in real time on the right. We draft the Part IV narrative, validate the organizing documents, and submit through pay.gov. Pick a tier inside the form below. IRS user fee passes through at cost.

1. Variant & eligibility

Form 1023-EZ is faster and cheaper but only for orgs projecting under $50K/year revenue and $250K total assets, and not for certain categories (churches, schools, hospitals).

Recognition will be effective from the date of filing, not retroactive to formation. Schedule E may be required.
2. Organization information

From Part I of Form 1023. Must match the EIN and SOS records exactly.

From your state filing - must be within 27 months for retroactive recognition
3. Organizational structure

From Part II. Determines which organizing documents are required and which schedule (A-H) may apply.

4. Mission & activities (Part IV narrative)

From Part IV. The single most important section - describes what your nonprofit actually does. We draft this in the $399 tier.

The $399 tier expands this into the full Part IV narrative the IRS requires
5. Public charity status & signer

From Part X (public charity foundation status) and Part XI (signature).

6. How would you like to file?

Pick your tier. We save your inputs in your browser; nothing leaves until you continue.

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Choose how to file.

Same Form 1023 across all tiers. You pick how much we do.

Blank

$9

Download the official IRS Form 1023 PDF, blank. Fill, sign, and file yourself via pay.gov.

Official IRS form
No signup
Always free

Filled PDF

$79

We fill the IRS Form 1023 (or 1023-EZ) from your inputs - including drafting the Part IV activity narrative - and deliver as a signed-ready PDF.

Instant download
Print + sign + mail
30-day re-download

Print + ship

$149

We print the full application package (form + bylaws + conflict-of-interest policy + organizing docs) and ship via USPS with tracking.

Pre-printed + tracking
2-3 business days
You sign + mail to IRS

Prep + pay.gov submit

$399

Specialist prep of Part IV narrative + attachments + pay.gov submission. IRS user fee ($275 EZ / $600 full) passes through at cost.

One-click submission
Part IV narrative drafted for you
Bylaws + conflict policy attached automatically

Form 1023 and 1023-EZ are filed exclusively through the pay.gov portal - paper filing has not been accepted since 2020. The IRS user fee ($275 for 1023-EZ; $600 for full 1023) passes through at cost - we never mark up government fees. Typical IRS processing time is 3-6 months for 1023-EZ and 6-12 months for the full 1023.

FAQ

About the Form 1023 filler.

What does the $9 Blank tier include?
Yes. The blank Form 1023 PDF is the official IRS form; you can download it for $9 (official IRS form, file yourself). The paid tiers add convenience: we draft the Part IV activity narrative, attach required organizing documents, and submit through pay.gov on your behalf.
Should I file 1023-EZ or full Form 1023?
1023-EZ is for orgs projecting under $50,000 in annual revenue and under $250,000 in total assets, and not in restricted categories (churches, schools, hospitals, supporting orgs). $275 IRS fee, ~3 months. The full 1023 is for everyone else - $600 IRS fee, ~6-12 months. Our filler picks the right variant for you in Section 1.
When should I file Form 1023?
Within 27 months of formation for your tax-exempt status to be retroactive to the date of formation. After 27 months, recognition only goes back to the date of filing. The exception is small organizations that file 1023-EZ - same rule applies.
How long does the IRS take to approve?
1023-EZ: usually 2-3 months. Full 1023: 6-12 months, sometimes longer if the IRS sends a follow-up information request. Once approved, you receive a determination letter granting tax-exempt status. We track the application and forward IRS correspondence to your vault.
What about the IRS user fee?
The IRS user fee is $275 for 1023-EZ or $600 for the full 1023. This passes through at cost - we never mark up government fees. It's separate from our service fee and paid directly to the IRS during pay.gov submission.
What documents do I need to attach?
Organizing documents (Articles of Incorporation or equivalent), Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Policy, and financial data (3 years past if existing org, or 3 years projected if new). For Form 1023-EZ, most of these are not attached but you must certify you have them. Our $399 tier reviews each document for IRS-required language and attaches the package.
Is my data saved?
Your inputs autosave to your browser (localStorage) so you can come back later. No data goes to our servers until you choose a paid tier and pay. EIN data is never transmitted in the free tier.
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