{"id":5394,"date":"2025-01-07T14:07:57","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T19:07:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-oregon.html"},"modified":"2025-06-02T16:30:00","modified_gmt":"2025-06-02T21:30:00","slug":"how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-oregon","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-oregon.html","title":{"rendered":"How To Start a Nonprofit in Oregon"},"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\/v1746229890\/ability-law\/wp-prod\/voting-states-maps-Oregon\/voting-states-maps-Oregon.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 Oregon<\/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 Oregon<\/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 Oregon<\/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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We make every effort to keep our articles updated. 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><b>There are several steps to start a nonprofit organization in Oregon including naming the organization, recruiting a board of directors, filing articles of incorporation, applying for&nbsp;an employer identification number (EIN) and registering for federal and state tax-exempt status. Learn all the steps necessary to create an Oregon nonprofit corporation.<\/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-or-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\">Twelve Steps To Start an Oregon Nonprofit<\/span>\n                <ul class=\"table-of-contents__list\">\n                        <li><a href=\"#One\" title=\"1. Name Your Nonprofit\">1. Name Your Nonprofit<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Two\" title=\"2. Choose a Registered Agent\">2. Choose a Registered Agent<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Three\" title=\"3. Pick Your Board of Directors and Officers\">3. Pick Your Board of Directors and Officers<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Four\" title=\"4. Write Bylaws and a Conflict of Interest Policy\">4. Write Bylaws and a Conflict of Interest Policy<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Five\" title=\"5. File Articles of Incorporation\">5. File Articles of Incorporation<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Six\" title=\"6. Hold an Organizational Meeting\">6. Hold an Organizational Meeting<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Seven\" title=\"7. Get a Federal Employer Identification Number\">7. Get a Federal Employer Identification Number<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Eight\" title=\"8. Apply for 501(c)(3) Status\">8. Apply for 501(c)(3) Status<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Nine\" title=\"9. Apply for State Tax Exemptions\">9. Apply for State Tax Exemptions<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Ten\" title=\"10. Register as a Charitable Organization\">10. Register as a Charitable Organization<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Eleven\" title=\"11. Research and Secure Necessary Licenses and Permits\">11. Research and Secure Necessary Licenses and Permits<\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"#Twelve\" title=\"12. File an Annual Business Renewal\">12. File an Annual Business Renewal<\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While there are several standard elements to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/how-to-form-a-non-profit.html\">starting a nonprofit<\/a>, Oregon has some unique regulations and guidelines for nonprofit organizations.<\/p>\n<p>This article outlines the steps to <a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-oregon&amp;auto-aff-non-profit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">creating a nonprofit in Oregon<\/a>. It describes the various processes, forms, and agencies you will interact with while launching your Oregon nonprofit corporation. This article also guides you through how to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/how-to-incorporate-a-business.html\">incorporate your nonprofit<\/a>.<\/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-or-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>Twelve Steps To Start an Oregon 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<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Oregon requires every\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/non-profit-organizations.html\">nonprofit organization<\/a>\u00a0to register with a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/choosing-your-business-name.html\">unique name<\/a>. Conduct a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/egov.sos.state.or.us\/br\/pkg_web_name_srch_inq.login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">business name search<\/a>\u00a0through the Oregon Secretary of State website to ensure your nonprofit&#8217;s name is not already in use.<\/p>\n<p>You should also do a federal\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/starting-your-own-business-business-name-availability.html\">business name search<\/a>. Search for your selected business name on the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uspto.gov\/trademarks\/search\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trademark database<\/a>\u00a0through The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) website.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/or\/title-7-corporations-and-partnerships\/or-rev-st-sect-65-094.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oregon law<\/a>\u00a0has naming requirements for\u00a0nonprofit\u00a0corporations. Your nonprofit&#8217;s name cannot:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Include the words &#8220;cooperative&#8221; or &#8220;limited partnership&#8221;<\/li>\n<li>Be misleading<\/li>\n<li>Suggest your nonprofit operates with any purpose other than the purpose you filed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>After your research,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.oregon.gov\/business\/pages\/register.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register your business name online with the Oregon Secretary of State<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You should also\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/intellectual-property\/registering-for-a-domain-name-trademark-what-you-should-know.html\">purchase the domain name<\/a>\u00a0and secure social media profiles for your selected business name.<\/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\">Choose a Registered Agent<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>A\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-a-registered-agent-.html\">registered agent<\/a>\u00a0is a person or company located in Oregon designated to receive legal documents, like a summons for a lawsuit. State law requires that every\u00a0nonprofit\u00a0have a registered agent named in its articles of incorporation. A\u00a0registered agent\u00a0may be an individual or a company that operates a registered agent service.<\/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\">Pick Your Board of Directors and Officers<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Oregon law\u00a0requires every corporation to have a board of directors. Your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/corporate-structure-directors-to-shareholders.html\">board of directors<\/a>\u00a0provides governance, oversight, and strategic direction for your organization.<\/p>\n<p>Under\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/codes.findlaw.com\/or\/title-7-corporations-and-partnerships\/or-rev-st-sect-65-307.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oregon law<\/a>, every public benefit corporation&#8217;s board of directors must consist of at least three individuals. These three roles must include a president and a secretary.<\/p>\n<p>Your board members should be like-minded and want to further the nonprofit&#8217;s purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Oregon law has placed specific duties on members of the board of directors. The board of directors must ensure that the nonprofit&#8217;s actions are legal. The board of directors also has the duty of care and loyalty.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Duty of care<\/b>:\u00a0The board of directors exercises its\u00a0duty of care\u00a0when it uses reasonable care to make decisions for and on behalf of the nonprofit. All decisions made by the board of directors must be to further the nonprofit&#8217;s purpose.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Duty of loyalty<\/b>:\u00a0This means board members must act in the nonprofit&#8217;s best interest, not their own best interests. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.findlaw.com\/definition\/duty.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">duty of loyalty<\/a>\u00a0also requires the board of directors to ensure the nonprofit remains\u00a0financially solvent.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">Write Bylaws and a Conflict of Interest Policy<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Your nonprofit must have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/writing-corporate-bylaws.html\">bylaws\u00a0<\/a>and a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.findlaw.com\/definition\/conflict-of-interest.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">conflict-of-interest policy<\/a>. Without them, you will be ineligible for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/what-is-the-difference-between-501-c--and-501-c-3-.html\">501(c)(3) tax-exempt status<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bylaws are the set of rules that govern the operation of a nonprofit corporation. Some details in your bylaws depend on the type of work your nonprofit does. But most bylaws include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Your organization&#8217;s name, address, and primary place of operation<\/li>\n<li>Names and offices of directors and officers<\/li>\n<li>Procedures for board meetings<\/li>\n<li>Protocol for filing annual reports<\/li>\n<li>Procedure for amending\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/state-guide-articles-of-incorporation.html\">articles of incorporation<\/a>\u00a0and bylaws<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A conflict-of-interest policy lays out rules that limit the self-serving actions of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-operations\/what-is-corporate-governance-.html\">board of directors and officers<\/a>. It ensures that every decision the leadership makes is in the nonprofit&#8217;s best interest.<\/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\">File Articles of Incorporation<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You must file the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/state-guide-articles-of-incorporation.html\">articles of incorporation<\/a>\u00a0for your nonprofit with the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.oregon.gov\/business\/Pages\/articles-of-incorporation-form-instructions.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oregon Secretary of State Corporation Division<\/a>. The filing fee is $50.00. Find the form and instructions for filing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.oregon.gov\/business\/Pages\/articles-of-incorporation-form-instructions.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>In the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/writing-and-filing-the-articles-of-incorporation.html\">articles of incorporation<\/a>, you must state your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/how-to-write-a-mission-statement-for-a-nonprofit.html\">nonprofit&#8217;s purpose<\/a>. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) must approve your nonprofit&#8217;s purpose for tax-exempt status.<\/p>\n<p>Other details you should include in your articles of incorporation include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Name and address of the organization<\/li>\n<li>Name and address of the registered agent<\/li>\n<li>Bylaws and conflict-of-interest policy<\/li>\n<li>Names and addresses of at least one\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dictionary.findlaw.com\/definition\/incorporator.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">incorporator<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You also must address the dissolution of your nonprofit in your incorporation articles. Dissolution refers to a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/closing-a-business\/necessary-steps-to-dissolve-your-company.html\">business shutting down<\/a>. As a part of the dissolution, your articles of incorporation must explicitly state how your nonprofit will divide and distribute its assets.<\/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\">Hold an Organizational Meeting<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Your initial organizational meeting of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/corporate-structure-directors-to-shareholders.html\">board of directors<\/a>\u00a0will occur after you have filed the articles of incorporation with the Secretary of State. This initial organizational meeting will need to accomplish several business objectives, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Electing directors and officers<\/li>\n<li>Formally adopting bylaws and conflict of interest policy<\/li>\n<li>Setting your nonprofit&#8217;s management structure<\/li>\n<li>Adopting various resolutions, like opening a business\u00a0bank account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\">Get a Federal Employer Identification Number<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>An\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-taxes\/employer-identification-number-ein-faq.html\">employer identification number<\/a>\u00a0(EIN) is like a social security number for your business. Every business and nonprofit must get an EIN from the IRS. It&#8217;s used for identification and tax purposes.<\/p>\n<p>To get an\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/business-taxes\/getting-an-employer-identification-number-ein.html\">EIN from the IRS<\/a>, you must complete an application on the\u00a0<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>, by mail, or by fax. The IRS doesn&#8217;t charge a fee for an EIN. Any website requiring a fee isn&#8217;t the\u00a0<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                            8\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Eight\">Apply for 501(c)(3) Status<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/application-for-recognition-of-exemption\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">501(c)(3) status<\/a>\u00a0is a federal tax status available only for nonprofits pursuing specific goals. Generally, nonprofits can only obtain 501(c)(3) status if formed for one of the following purposes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Charitable<\/li>\n<li>Religious<\/li>\n<li>Scientific<\/li>\n<li>Educational<\/li>\n<li>Literary<\/li>\n<li>Fostering a national or an international amateur sports competition<\/li>\n<li>Preventing cruelty to animals or children<\/li>\n<li>Testing for public safety<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your nonprofit&#8217;s purpose falls within one of the above categories, you can apply for an exemption by completing\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-1023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-1023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 1023<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-1023-ez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IRS<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-form-1023-ez\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form 1023-EZ<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If the IRS approves your application, you will receive a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/charitable-organizations\/exempt-organizations-rulings-and-determinations-letters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">determination letter<\/a>\u00a0stating you are exempt from paying federal income taxes.<\/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 State Tax Exemptions<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>There is no additional application for Oregon state tax exemptions. If the IRS approves your nonprofit for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/run-a-non-profit-keeping-your-tax-exempt-status.html\">federal tax exemptions<\/a>\u00a0and you operate in the state, you&#8217;re automatically exempt from state taxes.<\/p>\n<p>You must send your determination letter from the IRS to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/dor\/programs\/businesses\/pages\/corp-nonprofit.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oregon Department of Revenue<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Your nonprofit may be eligible for a property tax exemption. Contact your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/dor\/programs\/property\/pages\/county-contact.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">local assessor<\/a>\u00a0for filing requirements and to see if your nonprofit qualifies for exemptions.<\/p>\n<p>The state of Oregon doesn&#8217;t impose sales taxes.<\/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 Charitable Organization<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>If your nonprofit is a charitable organization, it must register with the philanthropic activities section of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doj.state.or.us\/charitable-activities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oregon Department of Justice<\/a>\u00a0(DOJ). You can submit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.doj.state.or.us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Form-RF-C-Registration-for-Charitable-Organizations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Form RF-C<\/a>\u00a0online with the department.<\/p>\n<p>You must register with the DOJ before you begin accepting donations or fundraising. There is no fee for the initial registration. But you must pay an annual fee on a sliding scale (between $50 and $300) based on your nonprofit&#8217;s annual income.<\/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                            11\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Eleven\">Research and Secure Necessary Licenses and Permits<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>You may need local\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/starting-a-business\/licenses-and-permits-overview.html\">business licenses or permits<\/a>, depending on the specifics of your nonprofit and your location.<\/p>\n<p>Use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sba.gov\/business-guide\/launch-your-business\/apply-licenses-permits\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Small Business Administration Business License and Permit Lookup Tool<\/a>\u00a0to find federal, state, or local permits your organization may need. The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitoregon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit Association of Oregon<\/a>\u00a0also has resources for new and existing nonprofits.<\/p>\n<p>Use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.oregon.gov\/business\/Pages\/check-state-license-requirements.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Business Information Center<\/a>\u00a0section of the Oregon Secretary of State website to find license and zoning requirements for your nonprofit. You can also use their helpful\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/apps.oregon.gov\/sos\/licensedirectory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">license directory<\/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                            12\n                        <\/div>\n                        <h2 class=\"category-overview-steps-title\" id=\"Twelve\">File an Annual Business Renewal<\/h2>\n                    <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"category-overview-content-steps\">\n                        <p>Most states require nonprofits to file an annual report. In Oregon, an annual report is called a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.oregon.gov\/business\/Pages\/obr-annual-report-renewal.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">yearly business renewal<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>An annual report is a yearly performance review that gives up-to-date information about your nonprofit. You must file your business renewal with the Oregon\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sos.oregon.gov\/Pages\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Secretary of State<\/a>\u00a0each year on your nonprofit&#8217;s incorporation anniversary.<\/p>\n<p>The Secretary of State automatically issues renewal notices about 45 days before your due date.<\/p>\n\n                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2>Resources for Oregon Nonprofit Owners<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>FindLaw provides other resources for\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/legalzoomcominc.pxf.io\/c\/4851649\/2115293\/26746?subId1=how-to-start-a-nonprofit-in-oregon&amp;auto-aff-non-profit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">nonprofit<\/a>\u00a0corporations. See our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/smallbusiness\/incorporation-and-legal-structures\/non-profit-organizations.html\">Nonprofit Organizations<\/a>\u00a0section for additional information.<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nonprofitoregon.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit Association of Oregon<\/a>\u00a0offers tools and resources to nonprofits with charitable purposes throughout the state.<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oregoncf.org\/grants-and-scholarships\/grants-resources\/nonprofit-management-and-fundraising-resources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nonprofit Management and Fundraising Resources<\/a>\u00a0section of\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oregoncf.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oregon Community Foundation&#8217;s<\/a>\u00a0website houses a library of resources for nonprofit business owners.<\/li>\n<li>Oregon entrepreneurs can visit any of the 21\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/oregonsbdc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Small Business Development Center<\/a>\u00a0(SBDC) locations throughout Oregon. Get free help from volunteer business experts on business planning, financing, and more.<\/li>\n<li>If your business has an issue with local or state government agencies, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oregon.gov\/smallbusiness\/pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Office of Small Business Assistance<\/a>. This organization helps businesses find solutions and answers to their concerns through coaching, assistance, and investigation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Need Help Forming an Oregon Nonprofit?<\/h2>\n<p>Forming a tax-exempt organization is a complex process. It involves many of the same protocols as starting a for-profit business, with additional legal and tax considerations.<\/p>\n<p>An\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lawyers.findlaw.com\/business-organizations\/oregon\/?fli=dcta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oregon business attorney<\/a>\u00a0can help. A skilled attorney with a solid understanding of the state and federal rules applying to nonprofits can ensure your organization gets tax-exempt status. They can also take on the other legal requirements for your Oregon nonprofit.<\/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-or-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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