Transparent, all-inclusive pricing
One flat fee. Everything you need to form your New York 501(c)(3). No surprise add-ons.
$1,099 — Complete 501(c)(3) Formation
Everything included. State filing fees and IRS application fee are built in.
- ✓NY Articles of Incorporation with IRS-compliant clauses
- ✓Federal Tax ID (EIN)
- ✓IRS Form 1023-EZ filing (for eligible organizations)
- ✓Organizational bylaws
- ✓Conflict of interest policy
- ✓Initial board resolution
- ✓IRS determination letter delivery
- ✓NY newspaper publication guidance (if applicable)
- ✓NY AG registration guidance
How we compare
| Service | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Our service | $1,099 | All-inclusive: state, EIN, 1023-EZ, bylaws, determination letter, NY AG guidance |
| DIY | $275+ | Fees only—you do all the work. Weeks of your time. |
| Harbor Compliance | $1,700–$2,500 | Full service, often with add-ons |
| Foundation Group | $3,500+ | Premium full-service formation |
| LegalZoom | Varies | Unbundled—many add-ons required |
What's NOT included
Our formation service covers everything to get your 501(c)(3) approved. The following are separate:
- Ongoing compliance (Form 990, state annual reports)
- Legal advice (we are not a law firm)
- Accounting or tax advice
- Charitable solicitation registration in other states (we provide NY AG guidance)
Need the full Form 1023?
Organizations that don't qualify for 1023-EZ (e.g., churches, larger budgets) need the full Form 1023. We're building that tier. Contact us to discuss your situation and we'll let you know when it's available.
Contact usAdd-on services
State charitable solicitation registration
Required before fundraising in most states
$299/state
Coming soon
Registered agent (annual)
Annual registered agent service
$99/year
Coming soon
DBA / Assumed Name
Doing business as filing
$109
Coming soon
Expedited state filing
Pass-through of state expedite fees
$99–$199
Coming soon
Annual compliance reminder service
Form 990-N, state reports, charitable registration renewals
$149/year
Coming soon