Nonprofit Formation
Starting a nonprofit is about more than filing forms — it’s about building a foundation strong enough to support your mission, your leadership, and your community for years to come.
At On Paper LLC, we help nonprofits launch not just legally, but strategically — rooted in clarity, alignment, and sustainability from the very beginning.
What Our Formation Packages Include:
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State incorporation (Articles of Incorporation)
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EIN acquisition
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IRS 501(c)(3) filing (1023-EZ or full 1023)
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Initial bylaws tailored to your governance needs
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Board role development and support
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Mission, vision, and values creation
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Program and early outcomes design
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Startup budgeting guidance
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Coaching for founders and first-time executive directors (at higher package tiers)
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Compliance-ready templates and policies (White Glove tiers)
A strong formation process protects your organization legally, positions you for early grant and donor opportunities, and sets up healthy leadership structures from day one.
We help you avoid the common pitfalls that new nonprofits face — building a nonprofit that’s fundable, sustainable, and aligned to your deepest purpose.
Why Formation Matters
Nonprofit Formation Packages
Essential Start
Launch your nonprofit with legal clarity — EIN, Articles of Incorporation, 501(c)(3) filing, and basic board structuring.
💵 $2,000–$2,500 | 🕒 2–3 weeks
Full Launch
Formation plus early program design, budgeting, coaching, and mission/vision creation for a fundable, sustainable start.
💵 $5,000–$7,500 | 🕒 4–8 weeks
White Glove
Executive-level formation with coaching, templates, board development, compliance tools, and Priority Board Training.
💵 $12,000–$14,000 | 🕒 8–12 weeks
White Glove & Board Track
Everything in White Glove plus First Class Board Intensive, ED debrief, and leadership coaching for deep sustainability.
💵 $18,000–$21,000 | 🕒 8–14 weeks