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Starting a nonprofit · Checklist

Nonprofit Startup Checklist

State-specific checklist with filing portal links and progress tracking.

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Starting a nonprofit · Calculator

Startup Cost Calculator

Estimate incorporation, IRS, solicitation, and first-year costs by state.

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Starting a nonprofit · Tool

501(c)(3) Eligibility Quiz

See whether a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or fiscal sponsorship fits your project.

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Starting a nonprofit · Generator

Business Plan Generator

Generate a printable nonprofit business plan outline for boards and grants.

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Starting a nonprofit · Generator

Bylaws Generator

Guided questions to draft nonprofit bylaws with IRS-aware language.

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Starting a nonprofit · Checklist

Form 1023 Prep Checklist

Compare Form 1023 and 1023-EZ, confirm Pay.gov fees, and prepare documents.

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Fiscal sponsorship · Calculator

Fiscal Sponsor Fee Calculator

Estimate annual fee revenue from one average rate and compare starting software prices.

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Grants & funding · Search tool

Federal Grant Finder

Search current Grants.gov opportunities, save a shortlist, and export deadlines that include a close date.

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Clubs & associations · Calculator

Club Dues Calculator

Model dues revenue, payment fees, reserves, and nonmember income share.

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Clubs & associations · Checklist

501(c)(7) Readiness Checker

Review social club recordkeeping before advisor or tax conversations.

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Clubs & associations · Calculator

501(c)(7) Nonmember Income Calculator

Estimate outside-membership and public-use income for year-end planning.

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Clubs & associations · Tool

Social Club Filing Calendar

Federal overview for annual records, possible 990-T questions, and payroll reminders.

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Clubs & associations · Checklist

Treasurer Transition Checklist

Handoff checklist for incoming club treasurers and officer transitions.

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Clubs & associations · Directory

Greek Life Organization Directory

Research directory with official council and organization resources.

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Operations & research · Tool

Nonprofit Readiness Check

Self-graded checklist for finance, donors, fundraising, programs, governance, and systems. It does not read Form 990 filings.

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Operations & research · Directory

Nonprofit Directory

Public nonprofit profiles from cached IRS 990 snapshots. Browse indexed profiles by page.

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Operations & research · Planner

Nonprofit Data Migration Hub

Pick your current system and see what usually moves in a free migration review.

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Templates · Download

Chart of Accounts Template

Starter nonprofit chart of accounts with Form 990 line notes. Confirm lines against the current IRS instructions.

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Templates · Checklist

Form 990 Checklist

Gather list for the long Form 990 before your preparer reviews the return. Not a board-approval requirement.

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Templates · Checklist

Data Migration Checklist

Exports to gather before switching donor, accounting, or volunteer systems.

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Templates · Download

Fraternity and Sorority Budget Template

Chapter budget with semester formulas, reserves, and an event closeout block.

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Templates · Download

Club Chart of Accounts Template

Starter accounts for dues, events, reserves, alumni, and members' equity.

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Templates · Download

Membership Dues Reminder Template

Email and text copy for upcoming dues, overdue balances, partial payments, renewals, and a final follow-up.

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These tools are practical starting points. Official agencies and qualified advisors remain the source for legal, tax, and filing decisions.