How to form a nonprofit in Oregon for $0 service fee.
Oregon state filing fee is $50. Standard processing is 1 to 2 weeks. We file Articles of Incorporation as a nonprofit with the Oregon Secretary 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 Oregon charitable solicitation registration.
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From Oregon formation to tax-exempt mission.
Why Oregon for your mission.
No state-wide sales tax. Strong tech presence (Intel, Nike, Tektronix). State income tax 4.75-9.9% (high for individuals). Renewal $100 is reasonable.
Where Oregon 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 Oregon 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 Oregon nonprofit LLC formation.
Starter is genuinely $0. We pass through the $state Oregon nonprofit state fee at cost. Everything below is included free.
- Articles filed with the Oregon Secretary of State, our service fee $0
- IRS EIN application (Form SS-4) filed for you
- Oregon nonprofit-specific Operating Agreement or Bylaws template
- Oregon nonprofit Registered Agent service: first year free, then $99/year
- Basic Oregon nonprofit compliance calendar (annual report dates)
- Document storage, 5 GB
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From Oregon formation to 501(c)(3) determination.
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Oregon Nonprofit questions.
Does my Oregon nonprofit need to file federally for 501(c)(3)?
What is Form 1023-EZ and can my Oregon nonprofit use it?
Does Oregon require charitable solicitation registration?
How many board members must an Oregon nonprofit have?
Can my Oregon nonprofit pay its founders?
When does the Oregon nonprofit Form 990 need to be filed?
How long until my Oregon nonprofit can accept tax-deductible donations?
Can my Oregon nonprofit sell goods or services?
Start your Oregon Nonprofit in 5 minutes.
Tell us about your mission. We file with the Oregon Secretary of State, prepare bylaws and board minutes, obtain your EIN, file Form 1023 or 1023-EZ, and register for Oregon charitable solicitation.
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Nonprofits we have formed in Oregon.
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