How to form a nonprofit in Virginia for $0 service fee.
Virginia state filing fee is $75. Standard processing is 2 to 3 business days. We file Articles of Incorporation as a nonprofit with the Virginia State Corporation Commission, 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 Virginia charitable solicitation registration.
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From Virginia formation to tax-exempt mission.
Why Virginia for your mission.
#1 in data centers (Loudoun County hosts 70% of world's internet traffic). Major federal contracting cluster in Northern VA. Amazon HQ2 in Arlington. State income tax 2-5.75%.
Where Virginia 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 Virginia 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 Virginia nonprofit LLC formation.
Starter is genuinely $0. We pass through the $state Virginia nonprofit state fee at cost. Everything below is included free.
- Articles filed with the Virginia nonprofit Secretary of State, our service fee $0
- IRS EIN application (Form SS-4) filed for you
- Virginia nonprofit-specific Operating Agreement or Bylaws template
- Virginia nonprofit Registered Agent service: first year free, then $99/year
- Basic Virginia nonprofit compliance calendar (annual report dates)
- Document storage, 5 GB
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From Virginia formation to 501(c)(3) determination.
Virginia nonprofit vs neighbors.
Virginia nonprofit resources.
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Virginia Nonprofit questions.
Does my Virginia nonprofit need to file federally for 501(c)(3)?
What is Form 1023-EZ and can my Virginia nonprofit use it?
Does Virginia require charitable solicitation registration?
How many board members must a Virginia nonprofit have?
Can my Virginia nonprofit pay its founders?
When does the Virginia nonprofit Form 990 need to be filed?
How long until my Virginia nonprofit can accept tax-deductible donations?
Can my Virginia nonprofit sell goods or services?
Start your Virginia Nonprofit in 5 minutes.
Tell us about your mission. We file with the Virginia State Corporation Commission, prepare bylaws and board minutes, obtain your EIN, file Form 1023 or 1023-EZ, and register for Virginia charitable solicitation.
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Nonprofits we have formed in Virginia.
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