Etah Akoh & Company.
Service Vertical 03 • 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status & NGO Governance

Turn Your Mission Into an IRS-Approved Tax-Exempt Organization.

Warm, human guidance through 501(c)(3) incorporation, Form 1023 filing, state tax exemption, and governance structures built for long-term donor trust.

501c3
501(c)(3) Trust Seal
IRS Form 1023 Filings

Who This Service Is For

•Community activists & social entrepreneurs founding new charities
•International NGOs establishing U.S. fundraising arms (Friends Of entities)
•Family offices & philanthropists creating Private Foundations
•Religious organizations, schools, and cultural institutions
•Existing nonprofits restructuring governance or expanding mission scope

Why Nonprofits Trust Us

100% IRS Approval Rate

Every Form 1023 drafted by our firm has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service.

Bypassing Form 1023 Rejections

We build ironclad public support tests and exempt purpose narratives.

Governance & Bylaws Package

Includes Conflict of Interest, Whistleblower, and Document Retention policies.

State Charitable Solicitation Permits

Enabling compliant multi-state fundraising immediately upon approval.

501(c)(3) Roadmap

5-Step Nonprofit Formation Process

01

Mission & Tax Exemption Strategy Session

We evaluate your organization structure (Public Charity vs. Private Foundation) and select the optimal 501(c) classification.

Entity Strategy Blueprint
Timeline: Week 1
02

State Nonprofit Incorporation & FEIN

Filing state Non-Stock / Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation with compliant IRS tax-exemption language.

Certified Articles & Federal Tax ID (FEIN)
Timeline: Week 1 – 2
03

Bylaws & Governance Document Suite

Custom drafting of organizational Bylaws, Conflict of Interest Policy, and Board Member Duty guidelines.

Governance Binder & Board Resolutions
Timeline: Week 2
04

IRS Form 1023 Application Submission

Drafting the detailed 3-year financial budget, operational narrative, and attachments for IRS Tax Exemption submission.

Official IRS Form 1023 Submission Package
Timeline: Week 3 – 4
05

IRS Determination Letter & State Exemption

Managing IRS specialist inquiries and securing your official 501(c)(3) IRS Determination Letter.

IRS 501(c)(3) Determination Letter
Timeline: 1 – 3 Months
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