Formed at the state level like any corporation, but with no shareholders. State formation and federal tax exemption are two separate things: forming a nonprofit does not make it tax exempt. Exemption is a separate IRS application.
| Filing | Fee | When it is due |
|---|---|---|
| Statement of Continued Existence (nonprofit) | $25 | Due by the last day of the calendar month the business was formed, every fifth year. |
About $5 a year to stay in good standing at today’s fees, counting only recurring filings and spreading anything filed less often across the years between. One-time filings and taxes are excluded.
Due by the last day of the calendar month the business was formed, every fifth year.
The deadlines above are the rules. Your actual dates depend on when you form, so the calendar is built from your formation date — free, no account.
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