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

Non Profit Formation in Pennsylvania

To form a non profit corporation in Pennsylvania, you must file non profit articles of incorporation (Form 5306) with the Corporation Bureau of the Department of State. The filing fee is $125.00. In addition to the annual fee and the articles, a Docketing Statement, DSCB:15-134A, must be submitted as well to the Corporation Bureau.

Tax Exemptions

Non profit corporations in Pennsylvania are exempt from the state corporate income tax. To apply for exemption from sales tax, a non profit corporation must complete and submit Form REV-72 with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. For more information regarding tax exemption requirements for non profits in Pennsylvania, you can go to www.revenue.state.pa.us.

Charitable Solicitation

Every charitable organization that raises $25,000 or more must register with the Bureau of Charitable Organizations of the Pennsylvania Department of State within 30 days after contributions in excess of $25,000 are received. A charitable organization that uses paid solicitors must register with the Bureau prior to such persons conducting solicitations. For more information regarding solicitations of donations for charitable organizations, you should contact the Bureau of Charitable Organizations of the Pennsylvania Department of State.

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