Start A Non Profit 501(c)(3) in Kentucky

Non Profit Formation in Kentucky

To form a non profit organization in Kentucky, you must file articles of incorporation with the Office of the Secretary of State. The non profit form is available with the Office of Secretary of State. The state filing fee is $8.00 and must be made payable to “Kentucky State Treasurer”. The original signed articles of incorporation plus two exact copies of the articles must be submitted to the Secretary of State for filing. Two file-stamped copies will be returned to the corporation as evidence of filing. The phone number for the Secretary of State in Kentucky is 502-564-3490.

Federal Tax Exemptions

In order to be tax exempt as a 501c3, after incorporation, your Kentucky non profit corporation must complete and submit Form 1023 to the Internal Revenue Service for processing and approval. The process for approval typically takes about 3 – 5 months. Once approved, your organization will receive a Determination Letter from the IRS granting tax exempt status as a 501c3.

State Tax Exemptions

Once approved as a 501c3, your Kentucky organization may qualify for certain state tax exemptions, such as exemption from payment of sales and use tax. For more information, you can contact the Kentucky Department of Revenue at (502) 564-5170.

Charitable Solicitation

Every charitable organization that is required to file a Federal Form 990 and solicits contributions in Kentucky is required to register with the Office of the Attorney General. A newly formed charitable organization that has not yet filed a Federal Form 990 must file a notice of intent to solicit with the Attorney General’s Office. For more information, you can contact the Attorney General at (502) 696-5300.

To start a charitable organization (501c3) in Kentucky, our total price is $465. You can reach us at 561-988-3083 or via email at info@startmycharity.com