BeaconStart is Beacon’s simpler formation package. Current public materials list a nonprofit name verification check, preparation and filing of Articles of Incorporation, a 100% accuracy guarantee, and standard processing. Government filing fees are separate, and the package should not be confused with federal 501(c)(3) approval.

Beacon Nonprofit is a formation and filing-support service for nonprofit founders. BeaconStart is the simpler package, with name verification and Articles of Incorporation preparation and filing. BeaconComplete adds guided 501(c)(3) application support, registered agent service, bylaws, EIN assistance, and expedited processing. Beacon's public site currently lists packages starting at $99 plus state filing fees, which are separate from Beacon's service fees. When comparing packages, focus on which specific tasks are already done and which the selected package covers; government charges and approval decisions stay separate from Beacon's service work.

Package features and government charges can change, so the current Beacon service page and the applicable agency fee schedule should be used for a purchase or filing decision.

How Beacon Nonprofit can help: BeaconStart is the streamlined formation option for founders who primarily need help creating the nonprofit corporation at the state level. Beacon performs a nonprofit name verification check, prepares the Articles of Incorporation from the information provided, and submits the formation filing using the standard processing path described in the current offering. This package is useful when the immediate goal is state formation and the founder does not need the broader federal-exemption and setup features included with BeaconComplete. State filing fees and agency processing are separate, and additional work such as an EIN, bylaws, registered agent service, or a 501(c)(3) application should be confirmed against the package selected.