How to form a nonprofit in New York for $0 service fee.
New York state filing fee is $75. Standard processing is 1 to 2 weeks. We file Articles of Incorporation as a nonprofit with the New York Department of State, prepare 501(c)(3)-compliant bylaws and board minutes, obtain your EIN, file IRS Form 1023 or 1023-EZ for federal tax exemption, and handle New York charitable solicitation registration.
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From New York formation to tax-exempt mission.
Why New York for your mission.
2nd-largest state economy. NYC is the financial capital of the world. Publication requirement adds one-time $300-$1,500 cost depending on county. State income tax up to 10.9%. NYC additional 3.876%.
Where New York nonprofits operate.
When the nonprofit structure fits.
- Your mission is charitable, religious, educational, scientific, or public-benefit
- You want donations to be tax-deductible to donors (requires 501(c)(3))
- You plan to apply for grants from foundations or government
- You can recruit at least 3 unrelated board members
- You accept that profits cannot be distributed to owners
- You will operate consistently within New York or across multiple states
- You want to keep ownership and profits
- You are running a for-profit business with charitable side activity
- You cannot commit to ongoing board governance and Form 990 filing
- You want to fundraise capital from equity investors (impossible for 501(c)(3))
- Your mission is better served as a B-Corp or LLC with social purpose
Free with your New York nonprofit LLC formation.
Starter is genuinely $0. We pass through the $state New York nonprofit state fee at cost. Everything below is included free.
- Articles filed with the New York Department of State, our service fee $0
- IRS EIN application (Form SS-4) filed for you
- New York nonprofit-specific Operating Agreement or Bylaws template
- New York nonprofit Registered Agent service: first year free, then $99/year
- Basic New York nonprofit compliance calendar (annual report dates)
- Document storage, 5 GB
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If we miss a filing deadline on a service you pay us to manage, we pay the state penalty. If you change your mind in the first 60 days, we refund our service fee in full. Your data stays yours, always.
New York Nonprofit questions.
Does my New York nonprofit need to file federally for 501(c)(3)?
What is Form 1023-EZ and can my New York nonprofit use it?
Does New York require charitable solicitation registration?
How many board members must a New York nonprofit have?
Can my New York nonprofit pay its founders?
When does the New York nonprofit Form 990 need to be filed?
How long until my New York nonprofit can accept tax-deductible donations?
Can my New York nonprofit sell goods or services?
Start your New York Nonprofit in 5 minutes.
Tell us about your mission. We file with the New York Department of State, prepare bylaws and board minutes, obtain your EIN, file Form 1023 or 1023-EZ, and register for New York charitable solicitation.
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Nonprofits we have formed in New York.
On the $129/yr Compliance Annual Filings plan, we cover state late fees.
When you autofile your annual report through the $129/yr plan and we miss the deadline, we pay the state's late fee. The guarantee applies to that specific plan and the filings it includes. Other File.Business services are billed at the prices on this page.