For churches & nonprofits

Nonprofit Formations

We help organize the documents and filings needed to form your nonprofit and prepare for federal and California recognition.

What's included

What we handle as part of this service.

  • Entity formation as a California nonprofit
  • EIN application
  • Preparation of supporting documents (bylaws, board info)
  • Coordination of federal tax-exemption application support
  • Initial California Attorney General registration

Who it's for

If this sounds like you, we're a good fit.

  • Churches and faith-based organizations
  • Community nonprofits
  • Charitable initiatives ready to formalize
  • Boards reorganizing an existing entity

Documents you'll need

Bring (or upload) these so we can get started quickly.

Not sure? We share a tailored checklist after the consultation.

  • Mission statement and intended activities

  • Initial board members and contact info

  • California address for the organization

Our process

The five steps we walk through with every client.

  1. Schedule a consultation

    Book in person or remotely. Tell us what you need and we suggest the right service path.

  2. Bring or upload your documents

    We share a clear checklist so nothing important gets missed.

  3. Review with a specialist

    We walk through your situation, answer questions, and confirm the plan together.

  4. We prepare, file, or organize

    From tax returns to payroll, formations or filings, we handle the work end to end.

  5. Ongoing follow-up support

    We stay available year-round for questions, notices, and the next step.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions we hear about this service.

  • California formation usually takes a few weeks. Federal tax-exemption recognition is a separate process and typically takes months — we help organize the documentation either way.
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Ready when you are

Ready to get organized? Book an appointment today.

Pick a time that works for you — in person at San Pablo or Concord, or fully remote.