Cost of Starting a 501c3 Nonprofit in Texas
The cost to start a 501c3 nonprofit in Texas depends on the organization’s size. Small organizations pay a $275 user fee. Larger ones pay $600 plus attorney fees up to $15,000.
Expect to pay $100 to file nonprofit articles of incorporation with the state. Form 1023 filing fee is $600 but Form 1023 EZ is $275 for organizations with under $50,000 in annual earnings. The IRS processes applications in the order received.
Overall, expect to pay $2,000 to $5,000 including attorney and setup costs. Once submitted, the IRS often takes weeks to months to approve and send a determination letter.
Starting a 501c3 in Texas
What do you need to start a 501c3 in Texas? To start a 501c3 tax-exempt Texas nonprofit, you must register a nonprofit corporation and apply for tax exemption.
The steps include choosing a name, writing your purpose and bylaws, establishing a board of directors, filing articles of incorporation, applying for 501c3 status, and filing for state tax exemption.