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Incorporate Your Nonprofit. Strengthen Your Mission.
Starting a nonprofit can feel complex. Beacon provides clear, affordable guidance and nonprofit-first support so you can launch your mission with confidence.
Have questions? Call (888) 340-0089 to speak with a business specialist.
Trustpilot
Incorporate Your Nonprofit. Strengthen Your Mission.
Starting a nonprofit can feel complex. Beacon provides clear, affordable guidance and nonprofit-first support so you can launch your mission with confidence.
Have questions? Call (888) 340-0089 to speak with a support specialist.
Why It's Important to Incorporate Your Nonprofit
Take the first step toward credibility and growth. Incorporating your nonprofit builds the foundation that protects your mission and inspires trust.
Secure Tax-Exempt Status
Position your organization for 501(c)(3) eligibility and tax-deductible donations.
Earn Donor Credibility
Build transparency and trust with a recognized legal structure.
Protect Your Finances
Separate personal assets from your nonprofit's obligations.
Unlock Growth Opportunities
Access grants, partnerships, and sustainable funding for long-term impact.
How Beacon Helps Nonprofit Founders
From your first filing to long-term impact, Beacon’s nonprofit-first approach gives you clarity, confidence, and connected support.
Nonprofit-First Expertise
Exclusively for charitable and social-impact founders.
Personal Success Partner
Available with BeaconComplete for guided formation.
Tax-Exempt Filing Support
Simple, accurate filing for 501(c)(3) status.
Registered Agent Services
Compliance, privacy, and dependable document handling.
Trusted Partner Network
Vetted partners who empower nonprofits to grow with confidence.
Affordable Clarity
Transparent pricing and straightforward support.
Nonprofit-First Expertise
Exclusively for charitable and social-impact founders.
Personal Success Partner
Available with BeaconComplete for guided formation.
Tax-Exempt Filing Support
Simple, accurate filing for 501(c)(3) status.
Registered Agent Services
Compliance, privacy, and dependable document handling.
Trusted Partner Network
Vetted partners who empower nonprofits to grow with confidence.
Affordable Clarity
Transparent pricing and straightforward support.
The Right Package for Every Nonprofit Mission
Clear, affordable nonprofit formation packages that simplify setup and prepare you for lasting impact.
Simple formation to officially launch your nonprofit
Benefits:
Name verification check to confirm your nonprofit name is available
Preparation and filing of Articles of Incorporation
100% accuracy guarantee
Standard Processing Included
Guided formation with everything you need to grow
Everything included in the BeaconStart package, plus:
501(c)(3) application included for tax-exempt status
Registered Agent service to help maintain state compliance requirements
Corporate Bylaws that define your board and governance
EIN to establish your nonprofit with the IRS
Expedited filing speed included
Getting Started Is Easy
Starting a nonprofit can feel complex, but Beacon makes formation simple with straightforward steps that help you move forward with clarity.
Choose Your Package
Select the plan that fits your goals. Choose BeaconStart for simple formation or BeaconComplete for guided support and added peace of mind.
Tell Us About Your Nonprofit
Answer a few short questions about your mission and leadership. Our team will prepare your formation documents and file them accurately with your state.
Launch Your Vision
Once your nonprofit is approved, you will receive your official formation documents and guidance for what to do next so you can start making an impact.
Nonprofit vs. For-Profit: What's the Difference?
Nonprofits and for-profit businesses serve different goals. Knowing those differences helps you choose the structure that best fits your mission and funding model.
Nonprofits
Purpose
Created to serve a charitable, educational, or community-focused mission—not to generate profit for individuals.
Use of Funds
Any surplus is reinvested into programs and operations that advance the organization’s cause.
Tax Benefits
May qualify for federal and state tax exemptions, including 501(c)(3) status that allows donors to make tax-deductible contributions.
Governance
Managed by a board of directors or trustees who make decisions in the organization’s best interest, not for personal gain.
Accountability
Must maintain transparent records, file required reports and comply with both state and IRS regulations.
Funding Sources
Rely primarily on donations, grants, and fundraising rather than product sales or investor returns.
For-Profits
Purpose
Formed to earn income for their owners, members, or shareholders.
Use of Funds
Profits can be distributed to owners or reinvested to support growth and personal income goals.
Tax Obligations
Pay income taxes on business profits; owners may also owe personal taxes depending on the business structure.
Ownership
Can be owned and managed by individuals, partners, members (in LLCs), or shareholders (in corporations).
Flexibility
Enjoy broad discretion in how profits are used, invested, or distributed.
Funding Sources
Generate revenue primarily from product sales, services, loans, or outside investments (not donations or grants).
Why 33,000+ People Choose Beacon
Starting a nonprofit can feel complex, but Beacon makes the nonprofit formation process simple and guided.
We’re Here to Help
Have questions about starting or running your nonprofit? Call us at (888) 340-0089 or explore our FAQs for quick answers.
Guiding Nonprofits from Vision to Impact
With clarity, guidance, and support, Beacon helps founders launch with confidence and sustain long-term impact.
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