To start a Michigan 501(c)(3) nonprofit, first register a nonprofit corporation with the state. Then, apply for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS.
Steps to Form Your Entity
- Legally create your non-profit corporation by filing Articles of Incorporation with the State of Michigan Department of Licensing.
- File Form 1023 with the Internal Revenue Service to obtain 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status. This form examines an organization’s structure and programs.
- Apply for 501(c)3 status with the IRS. Filing Method: Mail. 1023-EZ turnaround: <1 month. Standard 1023 turnaround: 3-6 months.
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Timing and Processing
To become a 501c3 in Michigan takes around 6-9 months from starting the process to receiving your 501(c)(3) determination letter. The IRS processing of your 501(c)(3) application accounts for 3-6 months of this time. Learn 501c3 eligibility requirements and nonprofit formation in other states through our guides.
Name your nonprofit appropriately as the first step, ensuring it fits Michigan’s naming guidelines. A good name is easy to find, reaching potential members or donors.
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Filing with The IRS
- Submit Form 1023 or 1023-EZ with supporting documents to the IRS for 501(c)(3) status. Processing time for Form 1023-EZ is 2-4 weeks, while Form 1023 takes 3-6 months.
Virtually every line on your IRS application makes a difference in getting 501(c)(3) approval. Understanding and properly filing forms such as 1023 and 1099 are important.
Forming a 501c3 varies from state to state. This guide will outline what you need to do to get one started in the state of Michigan, including hints, tips, and resources.
After forming a nonprofit corporation, seek tax exemption from the IRS, commonly referred to as getting 501(c) status. To obtain recognition as a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt entity, Form 1023 must be filed with the IRS. Form 1023 filings may require additional schedules, attachments, and can range from 50-100 pages.
To get the 501(c)(3) status, a corporation must file for a Recognition of Exemption. While there are services that can do this, filing directly with the IRS has a fee of $600.
This article will break down what it means to be a 501(c)(3), share the benefits, and provide a nine-step process to start your own 501(c)(3) organization.
About Form 1023-EZ, it is used to apply for recognition as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Your nonprofit organization is accountable to state and federal agencies, including the IRS, for maintaining 501(c)(3) status. Section 501(c) of the United States Internal Revenue Code defines 27 different types of nonprofit organizations, the most common being the 501(c)(3) designation.