{"id":5373,"date":"2025-01-06T15:16:12","date_gmt":"2025-01-06T20:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-new-jersey.html"},"modified":"2025-05-30T13:43:00","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T18:43:00","slug":"how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-new-jersey","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-new-jersey.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Start a Nonprofit in New Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero\"  class=\"fl-simple-hero\">\n    <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-container fl-container fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n                    <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"fl-simple-hero-image\" src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1746225658\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-New_Jersey_13405916a\/voting-states-maps-New_Jersey_13405916a.png?_i=AA\" alt=\"\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-image\">\n                <div class=\"fl-simple-hero-title\" data-testid=\"fl-simple-hero-title\">How To Start a Nonprofit in New Jersey<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n    <div class=\"fl-container\">\n        <div class=\"updated-breadcrumb-list\">\n            <ol>\n                        <li>\n                <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\">FindLaw <\/a>\n                <span class=\"breadcrumb-separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\/<\/span>\n            <\/li>\n                                <li aria-current=\"page\">How To Start a Nonprofit in New Jersey<\/li>\n            <\/ol>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30  wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 fl-sectionWithSidebar fl-container fl-flex fl-flex-wrap fl-gap30\">\n<div class=\"fl-section-main fl-page-articles fl-section-main fl-section-main-full-width\"><h1 class=\"fl-no-margin-top\">How To Start a Nonprofit in New Jersey<\/h1>\n\n<section class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline\">\n    <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-content\">\n                    By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/natalie-moritz\/\">Natalie Moritz<\/a> | Legally reviewed by <a\n                href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/company\/our-team\/amber-sheppard-esq\/\">Amber Sheppard, Esq.<\/a>\n                | Last updated\n        <time>\n                            May 30, 2025\n                    <\/time>\n    <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"fl-gutenberg-byline-editorial-note fl-text-sm\">\n            <p>Editorial Note: We earn a commission from affiliate partner links on FindLaw. 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For information regarding a specific legal issue affecting you, please <a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/?fli=bylinelink\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">contact an attorney in your area<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/details>\n<\/section>\n\n\n    <div class=\"fl-callout-text article-blockquote\">\n        <p><i>There are several steps to forming your own New Jersey nonprofit corporation including choosing a nonprofit name, forming a corporation, assembling a board of directors, applying for tax-exempt status, and registering your nonprofit in the State of New Jersey.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>Form your nonprofit with confidence.\u202f<a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-nj-in-content\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - LATL Callout\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">Our trusted partner LegalZoom has packages starting at $99 + filing fees.<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"tableOfContent\">\n    <div class=\"table-of-contents\">\n        <span role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\" class=\"table-of-contents__title\">Ten Steps to Start a New Jersey Nonprofit<\/span>\n                <ul class=\"table-of-contents__list\">\n                        <li><a href=\"#One\" title=\"1. Name Your Nonprofit Organization\">1. Name Your Nonprofit Organization<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Two\" title=\"2. Select Directors and Officers for Your Nonprofit\">2. Select Directors and Officers for Your Nonprofit<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Three\" title=\"3. Appoint a Registered Agent\">3. Appoint a Registered Agent<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Four\" title=\"4. File a Certificate of Incorporation\">4. File a Certificate of Incorporation<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Five\" title=\"5. Get a Federal EIN From the IRS\">5. Get a Federal EIN From the IRS<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Six\" title=\"6. Create Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy\">6. Create Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Seven\" title=\"7. Hold Your First Organizational Meeting\">7. Hold Your First Organizational Meeting<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Eight\" title=\"8. Apply for Federal Income Tax Exemption Through the IRS\">8. Apply for Federal Income Tax Exemption Through the IRS<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Nine\" title=\"9. Apply for New Jersey State Tax Exemptions\">9. Apply for New Jersey State Tax Exemptions<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Ten\" title=\"10. Register as a Charity With the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs\">10. Register as a Charity With the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-nj&amp;auto-aff-non-profit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Starting a nonprofit in New Jersey<\/a> requires a lot of work. In addition to\u00a0business planning, you also must consider the state and federal laws\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/nonprofit-membership-class-intentions-matter.html\">governing nonprofits<\/a>. New Jersey has\u00a0agencies, forms, and processes for several aspects of the nonprofit formation process.<\/p>\n<p>Some small business owners can tackle the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/checklist-starting-a-non-profit-corporation.html\">business formation process<\/a>\u00a0on their own. Others choose to get help from a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/confidential-business-start-up-information-questionnaire.html\">legal professional<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This page outlines the steps for launching your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/non-profit-taxes-when-non-profits-make-a-profit.html\">nonprofit startup<\/a>\u00a0in New Jersey.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n    <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-icons fl-flex fl-flex-column\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745900043\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_129163c1e\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_129163c1e.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-icon-main\"\n        \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\"\n            src=\"https://www.findlaw.com/static/c/images\/images\/w_1200,c_limit,dpr_auto\/f_auto,q_auto:eco\/v1745857465\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_text_1294fc38a\/general-components-legal-zoom-legal_zoom_text_1294fc38a.png?_i=AA\"\n            alt=\"\"\n            loading=\"lazy\"\n            class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-icon-bottom\"\n        \/>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-text\">\n        <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-subtitle\"><p>Meet FindLaw&#8217;s <b>trusted partner LegalZoom<\/b>, an industry leader in online business formations<\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-content fl-flex fl-items-center\">\n            <div>\n                <h2 class=\"fl-title-H2 fl-legal-zoom-cta-title\">Let&#8217;s start your nonprofit!<\/h2>\n                <div class=\"fl-legal-zoom-cta-description\"><p>Join the millions who launched their businesses with LegalZoom. <b>Nonprofit registration starts at $99 + filing fees.<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"fl-button fl-link-button primary fl-legal-zoom-cta-button diy-biz-affiliate\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - StateLaws Banner\" aria-disabled=\"false\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-nj-mcta\" target=\"_blank\">\n                <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Get Started<\/span>\n                <i class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\n            <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2>Ten Steps to Start a New Jersey Nonprofit<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"general-step-component\">\n    <div class=\"steps-container\">\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            1\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"One\">Name Your Nonprofit Organization<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You&#8217;ll need to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/choosing-your-business-name.html\">pick a name<\/a>\u00a0for your\u00a0nonprofit\u00a0corporation. There are legal and marketing considerations to keep in mind when deciding on a name for your NJ nonprofit.<\/p>\n<p>Choose a name that resonates with your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-determine-the-ideal-target-audience-for-a-business.html\">target audience<\/a>. It should be easy to remember and\u00a0reflect the nature of your organization. Avoid trends. Timeless names perform better over time. The same is true for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/pros-and-cons-business-name-choices.html\">business names<\/a>\u00a0that are simple and easy to pronounce.<\/p>\n<p>Under\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-15a-corporations-nonprofit\/nj-st-sect-15a-2-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey law<\/a>, the name you choose for your nonprofit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must be distinguishable from all other corporate names on record with the New Jersey Secretary of State<\/li>\n<li>Must include one of the following terms or phrases: &#8220;a New Jersey nonprofit corporation,&#8221; &#8220;incorporated,&#8221; &#8220;corporation,&#8221; &#8220;inc.&#8221; or &#8220;corp.&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Can&#8217;t contain any restricted words unless you have obtained the proper approval or licensing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Your business name must differ from others\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/starting-your-own-business-business-name-availability.html\">already registered or reserved<\/a>. You can see if the name you&#8217;d like to use is available with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.njportal.com\/DOR\/BusinessNameSearch\/Search\/Availability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business name search<\/a>\u00a0through the New Jersey database.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            2\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Two\">Select Directors and Officers for Your Nonprofit<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You&#8217;ll likely seek\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/becoming-a-tax-exempt-organization.html\">501(c)(3) tax-exempt status<\/a>\u00a0for your New Jersey\u00a0nonprofit\u00a0organization. Before pursuing this, you should know the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/charitable-organizations\/exemption-requirements-501c3-organizations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS (Internal Revenue Service) requirements<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You need to fill specific offices for your\u00a0nonprofit\u00a0board. Choose board members to serve as the following officers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>President<\/li>\n<li>Secretary<\/li>\n<li>Treasurer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You must select at least three directors for your organization. These individuals make up your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/corporate-structure-directors-to-shareholders.html\">board of directors<\/a>,\u00a0the governing body for your organization.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            3\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Three\">Appoint a Registered Agent<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-14a-corporations-general\/nj-st-sect-14a-4-2.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey law<\/a>\u00a0requires all corporations to appoint a registered agent. Your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-a-registered-agent-.html\">registered agent<\/a>\u00a0is responsible for accepting legal papers on behalf of your corporation. For example, if a party\u00a0sues your nonprofit, your registered agent will receive the service of process.<\/p>\n<p>You can select an individual or company as your registered agent. They must have a physical street address (no P.O. boxes). Your\u00a0registered agent\u00a0must also be available during regular business hours to accept legal documents. Your registered agent must also consent to the appointment.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            4\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Four\">File a Certificate of Incorporation<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Next, file a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/treasury\/revenue\/dcr\/pdforms\/c100a.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Certificate of Incorporation with the New Jersey Department of the Treasury, Division of Revenue<\/a>. This is the official&nbsp;formation of&nbsp;your nonprofit in New Jersey. This comes with a filing fee of $75.<\/p>\n<p>Provide the following information when you file the New Jersey Public Records Filing for New Business Entity:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Business name<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/what-is-a-business-entity-.html\">Business entity<\/a>&nbsp;type<\/li>\n<li>Your organization&#8217;s purpose<\/li>\n<li>Duration of your business<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-a-registered-agent-.html\">Registered agent<\/a>&nbsp;name and address<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Remember the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/charitable-organizations\/exemption-requirements-501c3-organizations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS requirements for 501(c)(3) status<\/a>&nbsp;when drafting your purpose. This is crucial because you&#8217;ll need to be meticulous with the information you provide regarding your nonprofit&#8217;s purpose. You must organize your nonprofit for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/exempt-organization-types\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">one of the following purposes<\/a>&nbsp;to be eligible for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Charitable<\/li>\n<li>Religious<\/li>\n<li>Educational<\/li>\n<li>Scientific<\/li>\n<li>Literary<\/li>\n<li>Testing for public safety<\/li>\n<li>Fostering amateur sports competitions<\/li>\n<li>Preventing cruelty to children or animals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be careful about the language you use concerning dissolution or the process you&#8217;ll follow if you&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/closing-a-business\/necessary-steps-to-dissolve-your-company.html\">shut down your nonprofit<\/a>. To comply with the requirements for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, you must state in your organizing documents that your organization&#8217;s assets will only be used for exempt purposes in the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/nj\/title-15a-corporations-nonprofit\/nj-st-sect-15a-12-8\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">event of dissolution<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            5\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Five\">Get a Federal EIN From the IRS<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>A federal&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-taxes\/getting-an-employer-identification-number-ein.html\">Employer Identification Number<\/a>&nbsp;(EIN) is like a social security number for your business. The IRS assigns these numbers to business entities for tax and identification purposes.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need an EIN to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Open a business bank account<\/li>\n<li>Apply for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status<\/li>\n<li>Hire employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Applying for your EIN<\/a>&nbsp;through the IRS website is free. Watch out for commercial sites that charge a fee for an EIN. Many of them look similar to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official IRS website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            6\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Six\">Create Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You&#8217;ll need to prepare two critical internal documents after you file your\u00a0New Jersey Articles of Incorporation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Corporate bylaws<\/li>\n<li>Conflict of interest policy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Bylaws are\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/writing-corporate-bylaws.html\">the rules of your organization<\/a>. New Jersey bylaws often cover topics like:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The decision-making process in board meetings<\/li>\n<li>How\u00a0officers are selected<\/li>\n<li>Procedures for board meetings, quorum, and voting procedures<\/li>\n<li>Amending bylaws<\/li>\n<li>Financial management and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/nonprofit-financial-statements.html\">auditing requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You may need to refer to your bylaws as your nonprofit grows and evolves.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/why-directors-must-dissent-from-objectionable-board-decisions.html\">conflict of interest policy<\/a>\u00a0outlines an agreed-upon process if a board member&#8217;s personal interests conflict with the organization&#8217;s best interests.<\/p>\n<p>You do not file these documents with the state of New Jersey. Store them with the rest of your business documents.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            7\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Seven\">Hold Your First Organizational Meeting<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>There are several tasks to accomplish at the&nbsp;first organizational meeting of your&nbsp;board of directors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Adopt bylaws and your conflict of interest policy<\/li>\n<li>Appoint your officers<\/li>\n<li>Get approval for a business bank account&nbsp;to keep your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-finances\/the-basics-of-accounting-for-small-businesses.html\">business funds<\/a>&nbsp;separate from any personal funds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be sure to take thorough minutes (notes) for this meeting.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            8\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Eight\">Apply for Federal Income Tax Exemption Through the IRS<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>If you&#8217;re going to run a nonprofit in New Jersey, you&#8217;ll want to take advantage of the many benefits of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/what-are-the-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-nonprofit-tax-exempt.html\">tax-exempt status<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Exemption from federal income tax<\/li>\n<li>Donors can deduct&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/tax\/federal-taxes\/charitable-contributions.html\">charitable contributions<\/a>&nbsp;to your organization from their federal income tax returns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Apply for federal tax-exempt status with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-1023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS Form 1023<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-1023-ez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS Form 1023-EZ<\/a>. You can only use IRS Form 1023-EZ if you are a qualifying organization (less than $50,000 in expected gross receipts and less than $250,000 in assets).<\/p>\n<p>The filing cost depends on the form template you use. IRS Form 1023 costs $600 to file, and IRS Form 1023-EZ costs $275 to file.<\/p>\n<p>The IRS will notify you of its eligibility decision with a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/charitable-organizations\/exempt-organizations-rulings-and-determinations-letters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">determination letter<\/a>. Under normal circumstances, this process takes about eight weeks.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            9\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Nine\">Apply for New Jersey State Tax Exemptions<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>As long as you&#8217;ve properly incorporated your nonprofit, you&#8217;re exempt from state corporation business tax. File&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/treasury\/taxation\/pdf\/other_forms\/sales\/reg1e.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form REG-1E: Application for Exempt Organization Certificate<\/a>&nbsp;with the New Jersey&nbsp;Department of the Treasury &#8211; Division of Taxation.<\/p>\n<p>You can also use this form to apply for an exemption from&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/treasury\/taxation\/st5excert.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sales tax on qualifying purchases<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Some organizations are eligible for a local property tax exemption. Contact your county&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/treasury\/taxation\/lpt\/countyassessor.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tax Assessor<\/a>&nbsp;to see if your organization qualifies.<\/p>\n<p>Use the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nj.gov\/treasury\/taxation\/documents\/pdf\/guides\/Starting-a-Business-in-New-Jersey.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey Tax Guide: Starting a Business in New Jersey<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"steps-container-item\">\n                <div class=\"category-overview category-overview-item-steps\">\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-heading category-overview-heading-steps\">\n                        <div class=\"category-overview-steps\">\n                            10\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Ten\">Register as a Charity With the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You may need to register your nonprofit with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.njconsumeraffairs.gov\/charities\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New Jersey\u00a0Division of Consumer Affairs<\/a>. Registration is a must before fundraising or soliciting donations for your organization.<\/p>\n<p>Charitable solicitation includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Events and fundraisers<\/li>\n<li>Gift campaigns<\/li>\n<li>Online fundraising through direct email, text-to-give, social media, and other\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/how-to-use-your-nonprofit-website-to-fundraise.html\">digital channels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to renew this registration each year.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Next Steps After Starting an NJ Nonprofit Corporation<\/h2>\n<p>You still have some work to do after completing your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/strategic-planning-for-nonprofit-organizations.html\">nonprofit formation<\/a>. Consider the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Getting business insurance<\/li>\n<li>Creating\u00a0a website and social media channels for your organization<\/li>\n<li>Obtaining\u00a0any required\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/local-businesses-licenses.html\">business licenses<\/a>\u00a0and permits through your city or county<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You&#8217;ll also need to keep up with ongoing obligations to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/run-a-non-profit-keeping-your-tax-exempt-status.html\">maintain your tax-exempt status<\/a>\u00a0and remain in good standing with the state:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>File\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 990<\/a>\u00a0with the IRS each year<\/li>\n<li>Submit your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.njportal.com\/DOR\/annualreports\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">annual report<\/a>\u00a0to the New Jersey Department of the Treasury<\/li>\n<li>File state tax returns as required<\/li>\n<li>Renew\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.njconsumeraffairs.gov\/charities\/pages\/charities-registration-information.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">charitable organization registration<\/a>\u00a0each year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is why choosing a working board of directors is helpful. To remain compliant, you can delegate tasks and jobs to others throughout the year.<\/p>\n<h2>Differences Between a 501(c)(3) and a 501(c)(4)<\/h2>\n<p>501(c)(4) status is for nonprofit organizations that promote\u00a0social welfare. Some common examples of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/other-non-profits\/types-of-organizations-exempt-under-section-501c4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">501(c)(4) organizations<\/a>\u00a0include volunteer fire companies and community groups promoting tenants&#8217; rights.<\/p>\n<p>While both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) nonprofit organizations are exempt from federal income tax, there are some key differences.<\/p>\n<p>For example, 501(c)(3) organizations have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/charitable-organizations\/the-restriction-of-political-campaign-intervention-by-section-501c3-tax-exempt-organizations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">strict limitations for political activities<\/a>. They cannot officially endorse or oppose political candidates.\u00a0501(c)(4) organizations can engage in political activities as long as these activities further their social welfare purposes.<\/p>\n<p>Donors also cannot deduct donations to 501(c)(4) organizations on their federal\u00a0tax return. However, financial contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations are tax-deductible.<\/p>\n<h2>Can an LLC Be a Nonprofit in NJ?<\/h2>\n<p>There is no law in New Jersey restricting business owners from structuring their nonprofit as a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/forming-an-llc.html\">limited liability company<\/a>\u00a0(LLC). Still, most New Jersey business owners choose to create a\u00a0nonprofit corporation. This is because getting tax-exempt status as a limited liability company (LLC) is more difficult than it is for a corporation.<\/p>\n<p>A nonprofit LLC can qualify for tax-exempt status only in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/can-an-llc-be-a-nonprofit-.html\">three specific, narrow situations<\/a>. Nonprofit corporations also have an easier time securing government and subsidized grants.<\/p>\n<p>Both LLCs and corporations protect business owners&#8217; personal assets. If your goal is to get tax-exempt status, organizing as a corporation may be the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/corporation-versus-llc.html\">preferred choice for your nonprofit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Unsure About Your New Jersey Nonprofit Formation? Get Legal Help<\/h2>\n<p>See FindLaw&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/non-profit-organizations.html\">Nonprofit Organizations<\/a>\u00a0section for additional articles, resources, and FAQ.<\/p>\n<p>Even after\u00a0researching the nonprofit formation process, you still may find yourself with questions. A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/top-10-reasons-to-contact-an-attorney-before-choosing-a-business.html\">professional&#8217;s guidance<\/a>\u00a0on your unique circumstances and business goals can help. Running a tax-exempt organization\u00a0carries numerous legal\u00a0implications, and you&#8217;ll want to be sure you get things right the first time.<\/p>\n<p>Talk to a New Jersey\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/business-organizations\/new-jersey\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business organization attorney<\/a>\u00a0to learn more. An experienced local attorney can help you apply for state and federal tax exemptions, obtain local licenses and permits, and more. They can also advise on hiring employees and employment laws.<\/p>\n<p><b><i>Or you can let <a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-nj-custom\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - LATL Txt\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" target=\"_blank\">our\u00a0trusted partner LegalZoom<\/a>\u00a0handle your nonprofit creation starting at $99 plus filing fees.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><b>Disclaimer:\u00a0<\/b>The information presented here does not constitute legal advice or representation. It is general and educational in nature, may not reflect all recent legal developments, and may not apply to your unique facts and circumstances. 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                <p>FindLaw&#8217;s trusted partner, LegalZoom, provides a straightforward process to help you set up your nonprofit. Join the millions who launched their organizations with\u00a0LegalZoom<b style=\"background-color: transparent;\">. Nonprofit plans start at $99 + state fees.<\/b><\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-nj-footer\" class=\"fl-button fl-link-button primary fl-legal-zoom-help-button diy-biz-affiliate\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\" data-cta=\"Biz LZ - StateLaws Ft Banner\" data-cta-url=\"legalzoom.com\" aria-disabled=\"false\" target=\"_blank\">\n                        <span class=\"fl-button-content\">Start My Nonprofit<\/span>\n                        <i\n                            class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\"\n                            aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                        ><\/i>\n                    <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"fl-next-steps-column\">\n            <div\n                class=\"fl-help-links\"\n                data-testid=\"fl-help-links\"\n            >\n                <h2 class=\"fl-help-links-title fl-callout-sm\">\n                    Related Resources\n                <\/h2>\n                <ul class=\"fl-list fl-no-margin fl-text-lg\">\n                                            <li class=\"fl-help-links-list-item\">\n                            <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            ><\/i>\n                            <a title=\"Filing LLC Taxes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/filing-llc-taxes.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\" data-testid=\"fl-list-item-link\">Filing LLC Taxes<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"fl-help-links-list-item\">\n                            <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            ><\/i>\n                            <a title=\"LLC Member Tax FAQs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/llc-member-tax-faqs.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\" data-testid=\"fl-list-item-link\">LLC Member Tax FAQs<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                            <li class=\"fl-help-links-list-item\">\n                            <i\n                                    class=\"fa fa-angle-right medium\"\n                                    aria-hidden=\"true\"\n                            ><\/i>\n                            <a title=\"Starting a Limited Liability Company Checklist\" href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/starting-a-limited-liability-company-llc-checklist.html\" class=\"fl-list-item-link\" data-testid=\"fl-list-item-link\">Starting a Limited Liability Company Checklist<\/a>\n                        <\/li>\n                                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Forming a nonprofit in New Jersey can be a daunting task, and it&#8217;s crucial to get everything correct. 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