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

Non Profit Formation in Oregon

To form a non profit organization in Oregon, you must file articles of incorporation of a nonprofit corporation with the Oregon Secretary of State, Corporation Division. There is a filing fee of $50.00 which must be made payable to “Corporation Division”. The prescribed form may be obtained from the Secretary of State. For further information, you may contact the Corporation Division of the Secretary of State at (503) 986-2200.

Federal Tax Exemptions

In order to be tax exempt as a 501c3, after incorporation, your Oregon 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

Organizations with federal tax exempt status are automatically exempt from state corporate income taxes in Oregon. For more information regarding the availability of state tax exemptions for non profits, contact the Oregon Department of Revenue at (503) 378-4988.

Charitable Solicitation

Corporations which are organized for a charitable purpose (except for religious corporations) must register with the Oregon Department of Justice. The registration form is available on the Department of Justice’s website. For more information on registration of your charitable entity in Oregon, you may contact the Department of Justice at (971) 673-1880.

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