{"id":5379,"date":"2025-01-07T13:35:19","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T18:35:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-ohio.html"},"modified":"2025-06-02T16:02:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T21:02:00","slug":"how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-ohio","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-ohio.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Start a Nonprofit in Ohio"},"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\/v1746229032\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-Ohio\/voting-states-maps-Ohio.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 Ohio<\/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 Ohio<\/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 Ohio<\/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                            June 02, 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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Learn all the necessary steps to start a nonprofit in the state of Ohio.<\/b><\/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-oh-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 an Ohio Nonprofit<\/span>\n                <ul class=\"table-of-contents__list\">\n                        <li><a href=\"#One\" title=\"1. Choose a Name for Your Nonprofit\">1. Choose a Name for Your Nonprofit<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Two\" title=\"2. Appoint a Registered Agent\">2. Appoint a Registered Agent<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Three\" title=\"3. Register Your Nonprofit Corporation With the State\">3. Register Your Nonprofit Corporation With the State<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Four\" title=\"4. Build Your Nonprofit&#039;s Board of Directors\">4. Build Your Nonprofit&#8217;s Board of Directors<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Five\" title=\"5. Hold an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors\">5. Hold an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Six\" title=\"6. Obtain an Employer Identification Number\">6. Obtain an Employer Identification Number<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Seven\" title=\"7. Apply to the IRS for 501(c)3 Status\">7. Apply to the IRS for 501(c)3 Status<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Eight\" title=\"8. Register To Solicit Donations in Ohio\">8. Register To Solicit Donations in Ohio<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Nine\" title=\"9. Apply for Ohio State Tax Exemptions\">9. Apply for Ohio State Tax Exemptions<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Ten\" title=\"10. File a Statement of Continued Existence Every Five Years\">10. File a Statement of Continued Existence Every Five Years<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\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-oh-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 an Ohio 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\">Choose a Name for Your Nonprofit<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>The first step in forming a new&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-ohio&amp;auto-aff-non-profit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nonprofit<\/a>&nbsp;is choosing a memorable name that resonates with your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-determine-the-ideal-target-audience-for-a-business.html\">target audience<\/a>. From a branding standpoint, your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/business-names-do-s-and-don-ts.html\">business name<\/a>&nbsp;should accurately describe the nature of your nonprofit.<\/p>\n<p>Registering your corporation with the state requires a business name &quot;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiosos.gov\/businesses\/information-on-starting-and-maintaining-a-business\/guide-to-name-availability\/?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=IAwpn_tHf3VIMV2MkSk3HGM2d7cCAgf0nxJiEvtQRpk-1637350835-0-gaNycGzNCRE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">distinguishable upon the records<\/a>&quot; from any other business name registered or reserved in the state.<\/p>\n<p>Conduct a name search on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/businesssearch.ohiosos.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio Secretary of State website<\/a>&nbsp;to see if another business has already claimed or reserved your selected name. If your corporate name is available but you are not ready to register with the state, you can reserve the name for six months. Secure your name by filing a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiosos.gov\/globalassets\/business\/forms\/534b.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 534B<\/a>, Name Reservation, and paying a $39 filing fee.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to ensuring you can register your preferred name with the state, you also want to verify another organization has not already filed for a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/naming-a-business.html\">federal or state trademark<\/a>. It&#8217;s unlikely that a trademark holder would sue a small nonprofit for monetary damages, but&nbsp;it could force you to change your organization&#8217;s name if it grows enough to cause confusion. Changing your business name down the line is expensive and can disrupt your branding cohesion.<\/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\">Appoint a Registered Agent<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>When you file your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/writing-and-filing-the-articles-of-incorporation.html\">articles of incorporation<\/a>\u00a0with the state, you must appoint a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-a-registered-agent-.html\">registered agent<\/a>, also called a statutory agent in Ohio. The registered agent must have an address for receiving legal documents. They should also be available during regular business hours to receive\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.findlaw.com\/definition\/service-of-process.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">service of process<\/a>. You can choose an individual who resides in Ohio or a business entity with a business address in the state.<\/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\">Register Your Nonprofit Corporation With the State<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>For the state to legally recognize your nonprofit corporation, it must file its articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State using&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiosos.gov\/globalassets\/business\/forms\/532b.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 532B<\/a>, Initial Articles of Incorporation (Nonprofit, Domestic Corporation). This requires a $99 filing fee. You can start the registration process on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gateway.ohio.gov\/wps\/portal\/gateway\/BusinessGateway\/Home\/!ut\/p\/z1\/hY9PD4IwDMU_C4ddaRP-CN5mTAQ0chR3MSOZgAFGtgHx20tC8GBEe-vrr--1wCAD1vKhKripZMvrqb8y_4Y0jqMwwHN6dDykGzcNk72PGHhwmYGVogjs3z77jbgLsB6RACtqmc_n0jZ3ggKYEnehhLJ7NcmlMZ3eEiQ4fSZG_rRlWUm7kAPBsdMEO6kMr99jgrteV63Q-rAIkWzEN_9SagPZpy10TYYPrx5O1LJekpCd3w!!\/dz\/d5\/L2dBISEvZ0FBIS9nQSEh\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio Business Gateway<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You must include the following information in your articles of incorporation:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your corporation&#8217;s name<\/li>\n<li>A statement of your corporation&#8217;s purpose<\/li>\n<li>Corporate office address<\/li>\n<li>A signature from the individual who starts the corporation,&nbsp;known as the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.findlaw.com\/definition\/incorporator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">incorporator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The statement of purpose must include any activities your nonprofit corporation expects to pursue. This is important because those are the only activities your corporation can undertake. In addition, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will review the statement of purpose when determining your eligibility as a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/becoming-a-tax-exempt-organization.html\">tax-exempt organization<\/a>&nbsp;under Section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code.<\/p>\n<p>While not required by the state, the IRS must see the following information in your articles of incorporation&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/suggested-language-for-corporations-and-associations-per-publication-557\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">before granting corporation tax-exempt status<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provisions on how the corporation will govern its internal affairs<\/li>\n<li>The rights and privileges enjoyed by members among themselves or on the property of the corporation<\/li>\n<li>How your organization will distribute corporate assets in the event of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/closing-a-business\/necessary-steps-to-dissolve-your-company.html\">dissolution<\/a>, which is the&nbsp;closure of your nonprofit<\/li>\n<li>The names and addresses of the initial directors<\/li>\n<li>The location and county of the corporate office<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The IRS also requires the articles of incorporation to include language that restricts the corporation&#8217;s activities to one or more of the following purposes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Charitable<\/li>\n<li>Educational<\/li>\n<li>Religious<\/li>\n<li>Scientific<\/li>\n<li>Fostering amateur sports competition<\/li>\n<li>Prevention of cruelty to children or animals<\/li>\n<li>Testing for public safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Although not required by the state or the IRS, your organization should also include a statement regarding whether it will be subject to the authority of any national association or entity.<\/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\">Build Your Nonprofit&#8217;s Board of Directors<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Ohio law requires all nonprofit corporations to have a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/corporate-structure-directors-to-shareholders.html\">board of directors<\/a>. The board provides overall governance and leadership for your organization. Your board members will make key decisions for your organization, so it is important to choose qualified individuals.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/oh\/title-xvii-corporations-partnerships\/oh-rev-code-sect-1702-27.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Under Ohio law<\/a>, your board must consist of at least three people. You also must appoint three specific offices:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>President<\/li>\n<li>Secretary<\/li>\n<li>Treasurer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A single board member can hold&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/oh\/title-xvii-corporations-partnerships\/oh-rev-code-sect-1702-34.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">two or more of these offices<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Look for some of the following qualities in potential board members:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Networking and community connections<\/li>\n<li>Legal background<\/li>\n<li>Expertise in your nonprofit&#8217;s field<\/li>\n<li>Grant writing experience<\/li>\n<li>Leadership and communication skills<\/li>\n<li>Passion for your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-write-a-mission-statement-for-a-nonprofit.html\">nonprofit&#8217;s mission<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When selecting your board, consider how an individual&#8217;s skills, background, and qualifications could benefit your nonprofit.<\/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\">Hold an Initial Meeting of the Board of Directors<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>The initial organizational meeting of your nonprofit corporation&#8217;s\u00a0board of directors\u00a0is crucial. This first meeting is when board members will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Approve your organization&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/writing-corporate-bylaws.html\">bylaws<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Elect directors and appoint officers<\/li>\n<li>Adopt a conflict of interest policy, which outlines the process\u00a0if a member&#8217;s personal interests conflict with the best interests of the organization<\/li>\n<li>Approve financial matters, like opening a\u00a0corporate bank account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The IRS will likely reject your 501(c)(3) status application if the board has not adopted\u00a0corporate bylaws\u00a0or a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/why-directors-must-dissent-from-objectionable-board-decisions.html\">\u00a0conflict of interest<\/a>\u00a0policy when you file your application.<\/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\">Obtain an Employer Identification Number<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Your nonprofit corporation will need 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) from the IRS. An EIN is a unique identifying number that operates like your corporation&#8217;s Social Security Number. You will need an EIN before your nonprofit can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Apply to the IRS for tax-exempt status<\/li>\n<li>Open a bank account<\/li>\n<li>Hire employees<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can get an EIN instantly and at no cost by applying on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS website<\/a>. You can also get a free EIN by filing&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-ss-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS Form SS-4<\/a>&nbsp;by fax or mail. Watch for commercial websites that charge a fee to register you for an EIN, as&nbsp;many of these sites mimic the appearance of 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                            7\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Seven\">Apply to the IRS for 501(c)3 Status<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Despite running your corporation as a nonprofit or charitable organization, federal tax-exempt status is not automatic.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/how-to-apply-for-501c3-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">You must apply and be approved as a 501(c)3 organization by the IRS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Applying&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/becoming-a-tax-exempt-organization.html\">for a 501(c)(3) exemption<\/a>&nbsp;can be the longest and most arduous part of establishing your nonprofit organization. Receiving the 501(c)(3) designation has many benefits for a nonprofit. The&nbsp;most important benefits are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An exemption from paying federal income taxes<\/li>\n<li>Donors can&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/tax\/federal-taxes\/charitable-contributions.html\">deduct contributions<\/a>&nbsp;to your organization from their federal income tax returns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>To apply for exempt status, your organization must file&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-1023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 1023 or Form 1023-EZ<\/a>&nbsp;with the IRS. Form 1023-EZ is a streamlined form designed for smaller organizations. Organizations eligible to use this condensed form must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Have projected annual gross receipts of less than $50,000 for the next three years<\/li>\n<li>Have not earned $50,000 in any of the prior three years<\/li>\n<li>Not have assets valued at more than $250,000<\/li>\n<li>Meet certain&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/i1023ez.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">other qualifications<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All other nonprofits must file the standard Form 1023.<\/p>\n<p>There is a $275 filing fee for Form 1023-EZ and a $600 fee for filing Form 1023.<\/p>\n<p>If the IRS approves your application for exempt status, you will receive 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>&nbsp;recognizing your exemption. The IRS will also add your nonprofit to its&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/search-for-tax-exempt-organizations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">organization search tool<\/a>&nbsp;on its website. Donors often use this list to confirm an organization&#8217;s exempt status before donating.<\/p>\n<p>After the&nbsp;IRS approves your federal tax-exempt status, you&#8217;ll need to&nbsp;file&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-990\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 990<\/a>&nbsp;informational return each year. Your gross receipts determine the specific form you will use:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Form 990-N<\/b>&nbsp;for corporations with $50,000 or less in gross receipts<\/li>\n<li><b>Form 990-EZ<\/b>\u200b for organizations with gross receipts of less than $200,000 and total assets of $500,000 or less<\/li>\n<li><b>Form 990<\/b>\u200b for all other exempt organizations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/annual-exempt-organization-return-penalties-for-failure-to-file\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Failure to file<\/a>&nbsp;a Form 990 for two consecutive years will revoke your federal tax-exempt status.<\/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\">Register To Solicit Donations in Ohio<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>A 501(c)(3) corporation planning on fundraising or soliciting charitable contributions in Ohio must register with the Ohio Attorney General&#8217;s office and file annual financial reports. Using the Attorney General&#8217;s charitable registration page, your nonprofit must register within six months of creation.<\/p>\n<p>The Ohio Revised Code allows the Attorney General to charge a sliding scale registration fee determined by the contributions received by an 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                            9\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Nine\">Apply for Ohio State Tax Exemptions<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Nearly all nonprofits that receive the 501(c)(3) designation from the IRS are exempt from the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tax.ohio.gov\/help-center\/faqs\/commercial-activity-tax-cat\/commercial-activity-tax\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio commercial activity tax<\/a>, or the state&#8217;s business income tax.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, your nonprofit can apply for an exemption from the state&#8217;s sales tax by filing a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tax.ohio.gov\/static\/forms\/fill-in\/sales_and_use\/exemption_certificates\/ST_STEC_B_FI.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form STEC B<\/a>, Sales and Use Tax Blanket Exemption Certificate, with the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tax.ohio.gov\/business\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohio Department of Taxation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If your nonprofit owns property used for charitable purposes,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/oh\/title-lvii-taxation\/oh-rev-code-sect-5709-121.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">it may be eligible for a property tax exemption<\/a>. Contact your county&#8217;s tax office to learn more.<\/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\">File a Statement of Continued Existence Every Five Years<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Ohio requires nonprofit corporations operating in the state to file a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ohiosos.gov\/globalassets\/business\/forms\/522.pdf?__cf_chl_jschl_tk__=wfl.zWc0uA_2jxZHmPVG6CPxsy8QqunJ0oii92C.ISk-1637353623-0-gaNycGzNCKU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 522<\/a>, Statement of Continued Existence. You must file this with the Secretary of State every five years. The office will notify your corporation&#8217;s statutory agent that Form 522 is due approximately four months before the filing deadline.<\/p>\n<p>Failure to file can prompt the Secretary of State to cancel your corporation&#8217;s registration or charter.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Differences Between 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) Organizations<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/charitable-organizations\/exemption-requirements-501c3-organizations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">501(c)(3)<\/a>\u00a0and\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)<\/a>\u00a0organizations both fall under the category of tax-exempt organizations regulated by the IRS. While they share some similarities and are both eligible for federal income tax exemption, there are also some differences:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>501(c)(3)<\/b>\u00a0organizations\u00a0are for charitable and educational purposes, with restrictions on political activities.<\/li>\n<li><b>501(c)(4)\u00a0<\/b>organizations\u00a0focus more on social welfare and have more flexibility to participate in political and lobbying activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>501(c)(3) organizations have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/political-activities-of-exempt-organizations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">limitations on political activity<\/a>\u00a0to ensure their primary purpose remains charitable, without a political agenda.<\/p>\n<p>The most crucial distinction is that donations to 501(c)(3) organizations are deductible on federal income tax returns, while donations to 501(c)(4) organizations are not. Because most nonprofits\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-do-nonprofits-make-money-.html\">rely on fundraising and donations<\/a>\u00a0to fund their mission, 501(c)(3) status is necessary to secure financial contributions from donors.<\/p>\n<h2>Can an LLC Be a Nonprofit in Ohio?<\/h2>\n<p>While Ohio allows <a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/can-an-llc-be-a-nonprofit-.html\">LLCs to form with a nonprofit purpose<\/a>, structuring your nonprofit as a corporation typically provides a clearer path to receiving federal tax exemption from the IRS. Without the federal tax-exempt designation, your organization will also face greater difficulties obtaining state tax exemptions.<\/p>\n<h2>Need More Help With Your Ohio Nonprofit? Get Legal Advice<\/h2>\n<p>Forming an Ohio nonprofit organization and ensuring it qualifies for tax exemptions is complex. This process can take a significant amount of time and money, and you&#8217;ll want to get it right the first time. This is why some entrepreneurs turn to an attorney for legal help.<\/p>\n<p>A\u00a0skilled local\u00a0attorney\u00a0with a solid understanding of state and federal rules can help ensure your organization meets the legal requirements to enjoy tax-exempt benefits and operate in good standing. 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