How do I start a 501 nonprofit organization with step-by-step?
Your question, How do I get a 501(c)(3)?, is just one of several necessary steps in creating a new nonprofit organization. You must properly incorporate according to the laws of whichever state you intend to operate in, attain a Federal Tax ID (EIN), and then apply for your Federal nonprofit status. The application you submit to the IRS to get your 501(c)(3) is called Form 1023. You can download it (both short and long versions) and the instructions from the IRS here: About Form 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code Heres another link with plenty of information: How to Start a 501c3 Nonprofit - How to Become a 501c3.