How to Form a Nonprofit Corporation in Pennsylvania
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A Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation is sometimes called a Pennsylvania Not-For-Profit Corporation. A Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation is an organization that is legally registered with the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth.  While the federal government must approve the tax-exempt status of a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation, a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation is not initially registered with any US government agency.   more... A Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation is sometimes called a Pennsylvania Not-For-Profit Corporation. A Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation is an organization that is legally registered with the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth.  While the federal government must approve the tax-exempt status of a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation, a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation is not initially registered with any US government agency. A Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation is an organization that works to serve some kind of public interest rather than to provide financial benefit to any particular individuals or entities. Many Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporations have much in common with Pennsylvania For-profit Corporations.  This includes the liability protection that comes with a legally registered Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation.  A lot of Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporations hire managers and employees just like a Pennsylvania For-profit Corporation does.  The application process for a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation is very similar to that of a Pennsylvania For-Profit Corporation. Contrary to popular belief, Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporations can and do make money.  In a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation, any profits must legally go directly back into the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation.   less... Do I need a lawyer to Form a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation? The short answer is no. The state of Pennsylvania does not legally require a lawyer to form a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation.  However, if there is anything about forming a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation that you're not sure about you should seek the advice of a competent Pennsylvania lawyer, a Pennsylvania accountant, or both BEFORE you Incorporate.   more... The short answer is no. The state of Pennsylvania does not legally require a lawyer to form a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation.  However, if there is anything about forming a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation that you're not sure about you should seek the advice of a competent Pennsylvania lawyer, a Pennsylvania accountant, or both BEFORE you Incorporate. Once you have made the decision to Form a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation, a lawyer can file your documents and act as a middle man for a few hundred dollars an hour; or you can use an online service provider like All Business Documents to perform these services and save money that you can use in your new Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation.   less... What are the most common types of Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporations? The most common types of Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporations are: Pennsylvania Public-benefit Nonprofit Corporations Pennsylvania Religious Corporations Pennsylvania Mutual-benefit Nonprofit Corporations   more... A Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation is formed to provide some kind of public or community benefit.  Unlike the other types of Pennsylvania Corporations and LLCs, a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation may be eligible for certain benefits, including tax exemptions on both the state and federal levels.  Depending on the nature of the organization, some Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporations may not be eligible for tax exempt status.  A Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation may also be eligible for public and private grants.  A Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation is formed in a similar way as that of forming a Pennsylvania For-profit Corporation.  Pennsylvania Nonprofits must file Articles of Incorporation in the same way that Pennsylvania For-profit Corporations do. A Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation comes with the same liability protection as the other types of Pennsylvania Corporations.  The main difference between a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation and a Pennsylvania For-profit Corporation is how the profits of the Pennsylvania Corporation are distributed,  In a Pennsylvania For-profit Corporation profits can be distributed to shareholders.  Pennsylvania Nonprofits are legally required to use the income to further a goal that benefits the community or some part of the public. The most common types of Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporations are: Pennsylvania Public-benefit Nonprofit Corporations Organized for the general public benefit, rather than for the interest of its members or shareholders Formed primarily for social, educational, recreational or charitable purposes Examples are food banks and youth sports organizations Pennsylvania Religious Corporation Organized to promote religious purposes Subject to less complicated filing and reporting requirements than other types of Corporations May be exempt from regulations governing non-religious groups performing the same services Pennsylvania Mutual-benefit Nonprofit Corporation Serves its members in ways other than just distributing profits to them Cannot obtain IRS tax-exempt status as a charitable organization Pays the same taxes as For-profit Corporations Examples are homeowners associations or a public utility companies While most federal tax exempt organizations are Nonprofit Corporations, registering a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation does not automatically qualify the Pennsylvania Nonprofit for tax exempt status at the federal level.  The IRS recognizes various types of tax exempt Nonprofit Corporations.  To receive federal tax exempt status a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation must file forms with the Internal Revenue Service.  The forms can get very complex depending on the nature of the Nonprofit. Also, a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation cannot legally use its resources for propaganda or to further a political cause or to support a candidate for public office.   less... Who owns a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation? No one person or group of people can own a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation.  Once it is incorporated, the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation is a separate legal entity from its founders, directors, officers, and employees.  The Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation itself owns assets of the business and is entitled to receive all revenues from its operation.  Any equity in a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation belongs to the organization itself, not to the founders, board of directors or staff. In addition, a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation cannot be sold to another individual, corporation or organization. Can a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation make money? Contrary to popular belief a Pennsylvania Noprofit Corporation may actually make a profit.  Many Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporations derive much of their funding from tax-exempt donations.  Sometimes a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation can receive more in donations that the costs to actually run the organization.   more... Contrary to popular belief a Pennsylvania Noprofit Corporation may actually make a profit.  Many Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporations derive much of their funding from tax-exempt donations.  Sometimes a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation can receive more in donations that the costs to actually run the organization. A Pennsylvania For-Profit Corporation may distribute any excess assets to its owners or shareholders.  There is no distribution of assets in a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation. In a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation all of the money earned by or donated to the Pennsylvania Nonprofit organization is used in pursuing the organization's objectives as stated in its Articles of Incorporation.  Any excess capital after the close of the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation's fiscal year must be kept in the Pennsylvania Nonprofit's accounts.   less... Are all Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporations Tax Exempt? You do not form a Pennsylvania Tax Exempt Corporation – you form a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation and then apply to the IRS for Tax Exempt status.  The IRS requires that certain language is included in the Articles of Incorporation before it will grant tax exempt status to any Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporaton.   more... You do not form a Pennsylvania Tax Exempt Corporation – you form a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation and then apply to the IRS for Tax Exempt status.  The IRS requires that certain language is included in the Articles of Incorporation before it will grant tax exempt status to any Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporaton. After a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation filing has been approved by the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth the organization must meet certain requirements and submit an application for Tax Exempt status with the IRS. Tax Exempt status means that a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Does not pay income taxes to the federal government. Does not pay corporate income taxes to the Pennsylvania state government. Donors may be able to take a charitable tax deduction for contributions to the Pennsylvania Nonprofit. Can qualify for lower USPS postage rates. Most organizations filing for Tax Exemption must file Form 1023 with the IRS.  It can take six months or more for the IRS to approve a Form 1023 application for tax exempt status.  Smaller Pennsylvania Nonprofits - those that have yearly gross receipts less than $50,000 and total assets less than $250,000 - may be able to file IRS Form 1023-EZ online.  Form 1023-EZ speeds up the process considerably.  Form 1023-EZ applications are normally processed within 90 days. Once a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation has approval from the IRS for Tax Exemption from US federal income tax that Pennsylvania Nonprofit is automatically exempt from Pennsylvania Corporation income taxes. A Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation can apply to the PA Department of Revenue for Exemption from state Sales Tax. There may also be local filing requirements. It is not required that a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation be qualified by the federal government in order to be eligible for a PA Sales Tax exemption.   less... What is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Corporation? 501(c) refers to a section of IRS code which deals with tax exempt organizations including, but not limited to, Nonprofit Corporations.   more... 501(c) refers to a section of IRS code which deals with tax exempt organizations including, but not limited to, Nonprofit Corporations. The most common type of tax-exempt organization falls under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS code.  This section of the IRS code allows a Pennsylvania Nonprofit organization to be exempt from federal income tax if its activities include any of the following purposes: Charitable Religious Educational Scientific Literary Testing for public safety Fostering amateur sports competition Preventing cruelty to children or animals There are other types of 501(c) tax exempt organizations defined in the IRS code - 29 of them - but 501(c)(3) tax exempt organizations are by far the most common in the state of Pennsylvania and the US. One advantage to qualifying to be a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization is that most foundations will only make grants to 501(c)(3) Nonprofits.  Tax exemption does not excuse a Pennsylvania Nonprofit organization from maintaining proper records and filing any required annual or special-purpose tax returns if they are required.  Failure to file required returns such as Form 990 (Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) may result in fines. One prohibition for 501(c)(3) organizations is that they are prohibited from conducting political campaign activities to intervene in elections to public office.  There are, however, provisions which may allow some 501(c)(3) organizations to legally lobby to influence legislation.   less... What information does a Nonprofit need before it can apply for 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Status? BEFORE a Nonprofit applies with the IRS for 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt status you need the following information: Articles of Incorporation approved by the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Bylaws Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) Statement of purpose that meets IRS requirements Statement that your Nonprofit Corporation will not engage in prohibited political or legislative activity A Plan of Dissolution describing the distribution of assets upon dissolution   more... BEFORE you apply with the IRS for 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt status it will need the following: Articles of Incorporation approved by the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Bylaws Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) Statement of purpose that meets IRS requirements Statement that your Nonprofit Corporation will not engage in prohibited political or legislative activities A Plan of Dissolution describing the distribution of assets upon dissolution There is also very specific language which needs to be included in your Articles of Incorporation which are filed with the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth if you want to get 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Status. When a Nonprofit Corporation dissolves all remaining assets must be distributed to other active Nonprofits.  None of the remaining assets can be distributed to any directors, memebers or staff. If you want to apply for 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Status we will make sure your Articles of Incorporation include everyting that the IRS needs before we submit them to the state.   less... What happens when a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation wants to shut down? When a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation wants to cease operations, any assets of the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation must be distributed to other Nonprofits which were formed for similar purposes as the Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation which is closing. Under no circumstances can a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation distribute any remaining assets to its founders, directors or employees. How can I Form a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Online? If you are ready to Form a Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation simply choose which Pennsylvania Nonprofit options that you want in the upper right corner of this screen then click the Next Step button.  You will be directed to a screen on which you can enter your specific a Pennsylvania Nonprofit information and finalize your order. If you have any questions regarding our Pennsylvania Nonprofit services you can call uis toll free at 855-771-2477.	FORM A NONPROFIT CORPORATION IN PENNSYLVANIA ONLINE NOW PENNSYLVANIA NONPROFIT SERVICES For $125 our Pennsylvania Nopnprofit Corporation services include:  Same day processing   explain We will start processing your application for a new Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation on the same day that you submit your order.  We get your PA Nonprofit Corporation filing to the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth as fast as possible.  Once they get the application, the PA Secretary of the Commonwealth usually takes 7-10 business days to process a new Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation filing. For an additional fee, the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth offers expedited processing, explained below, which cuts down the time it takes for the state to process a new Nonprofit Corporation application.  PA Name Check and Reservation  Prepare Articles of Incorporation  File Articles of Incorporation  Certified Copy of Articles of Incorporation  PA Nonprofit Checklist  Priority Mail Delivery  Unlimited Customer Support ADDITIONAL PENNSYLVANIA NONPROFIT CORPORATION SERVICES You may need these additional products and services: check the box next to any option price will be calculated automatically  Expedited Service $175   explain Normal processing time for a new Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation is 7-10 business days. Pennsylvania processing times for new Pennsylvania Corporation filings can vary depending on the staff work load at the PA Secretary of State's office. For an additional $175 the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth will process your application to form a new Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation by the next business day. This is the time by which the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth will either approve or deny the Nonprofit Corporation application.  Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation applications must be received by the Secretary of the Commonwealth before noon Pennsylvania time for the process to start that day. Another way to expedite your order is to choose the Express Mail option.  The Express Mail option can cut the document delivery time in half.  Express Mail $35   explain If you really need your original approved Articles of Incorporation in your hands quickly, the Express Mail option can cut the delivery time in half. The Express Mail option has no effect on the processing times of the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth's staff. For the quickest turn-around time also choose the Expedited Service option.  PA Registered Agent $135   explain Every Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation is required to have an address within the state of Pennsylvania where official and legal correspondence can be delivered.  The individual or company that is registered with the state of Pennsylvania to receive all correspondence on behalf of the Nonprofit Corporation is called a Registered Agent.  You may act as your own Registered Agent, however, many Nonprofit Corporations hire a Registered Agent because they don't have a physical address within Pennsylvania or to provide a distinct level of privacy.  We can act as your Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation Registered Agent.  This is an annual service.  We will forward all correspondence to you and will remind you when it is time to renew your PA Registered Agent services.  Customized Bylaws $75   explain Bylaws are the rules by which your Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation must operate.  Every new Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation requires bylaws.  If you are going to apply for tax exempt status for your Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation then your bylaws must be submitted to the IRS along with your tax exemption application. Almost anything may be written into the bylaws, however, the bylaws must not be in violation of any law or your Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation's Articles of Incorporation. We can create customized initial bylaws for your Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation that are based on your specific business requirements. As your Nonprofit organozation grows over time, you may amend your bylaws as necessary.  PA Good Standing Certificate $69.00   explain A Pennsylvania Good Standing Certficate is proof of the existence of your new Pennsylvania Nomnprofit Corporation. The Certificate is issued by the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth and is proof that your PA Nonprofit Corporation is not behind on any of its Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth Corporate obligations. A Pennsylvania Good Standing Certificate is often required for loans, to apply for business licenses, or for tax or other business purposes in the state of Pennsylvania or in any other state. We can get your Pennsylvania Good Standing Certificate immediately after the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth has approved your Articles of Incorporation.  Federal EIN $65   explain An FEIN is like a Social Security Number for your Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation.  We can get your FEIN on the same day that your Articles of Incorporation are approved by the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth. You can get your FEIN before your articles are approved by the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth but it's a good idea to wait until after approval.  Your filing may be rejected or the Nonprofit Corporation name that you want may not be approved.  Changing information on an FEIN filing is not a trivial exercise with the IRS.  PA Nonprofit Kit and Seal $99   explain While you're not required to have a Nonprofit Corporation Kit and Seal for your new Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation they do come in handy.  The PA Nonprofit Corporation Kit consists of a beautiful customized binder, stock certificates, a stock ledger and your custom Nonprofit Corporation Seal.  The Nonprofit Corporation Seal is used to emboss important company documents, such as stock certificates.  The binder also includes dividers so you can use it for all of your Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation record keeping.    Processing fees $125.00 Pennsylvania incorporation fees $168.00 (includes Certified Copy of all filings) Optional products and services Total cost OUR ADVANTAGE We start processing your Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation order as soon as it arrives. We get your documents to the Pennsylvania Secretary of the Commonwealth in the quickest possible way.  If we receive your order before noon Pennsylvania time we will submit your Pennsylvania Nonprofit Corporation application to the Secretary of the Commonwealth on the same day we receive it. We guarantee our work.  If you're not satisfied with our Pennsylvania Nonprofit Incorporation services we will refund 100% of your processing fees. We've been helping businesses Incorporate in Pennsylvania for over ten years.  Our A+ BBB rating speaks for itself! 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