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

Non Profit Formation in Washington

Create a non profit organization in Washington you must file Articles of Incorporation with the Secretary of State, Corporations Division.  The filing fee is $30.00.  If you wish to expedite the filing of your nonprofit with the Secretary of State, then the fee is $50.00.  To file the Articles of Incorporation, you may obtain the form by visiting the Secretary of State’s website. The completed form (and payment) must be sent to the Secretary of State, Corporations Division, 801 Capitol Way S, P.O. Box 40234, Olympia, WA 98504-0234.

Tax Exemptions

Nonprofit organizations, although they may be exempt from federal taxes, are not generally exempt from taxes in Washington, unless the nonprofit organization has a specific exemption from property or excise taxes. If a nonprofit organization conducts taxable business activities in Washington, it must register to do business within the state by completing a Master Application. The Master Application may be obtained from the Department of Revenue at 1-800-647-7706. To apply for a property tax exemption, the nonprofit organization must file an application with the Property Tax Division at the Department of Revenue. The application must include verification of nonprofit status (i.e., articles of incorporation and/or IRS Determination Letter), bylaws, an accurate map or site plan that will identify all improvements by dimension and filing fees. The State of Washington offers an exemption for nonprofit organizations from the Business and Occupation (B&O) tax which conduct periodic fundraising activities. More information can be obtained from the Washington State Department of Revenue.

Charitable Solicitations

In Washington, all charitable organizations, unless specifically exempt, must register with the Charities Program of the Secretary of the State. The filing fee for a new registration is $20.00. Renewals are due annually and for a fee of $10.00. Organizations which are exempt from the charitable registration requirement include any charitable organization raising less than $25,000 from the public in any accounting year when all of the activities of the organization are carried on by persons who are unpaid for their services and churches. Registration forms are available online. For further assistance, you can contact the Washington State Secretary of State at 360-725-0378.

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