Nonprofit Formation Templates for 501(c)(3) Organizations (Editable Documents)

$99

Nonprofit Formation Templates

Attorney-drafted nonprofit formation templates to properly form and organize a 501(c)(3) nonprofit — without hiring a lawyer.

Includes bylaws, board resolutions, conflict of interest policy, IRS Form 1023 readiness checklist, and essential governance documents.

✔ Works in all 50 states
✔ Board-ready, real-world documents
✔ Built for founders, boards, and early teams

What’s Included

✔ Nonprofit Bylaws
– California version
– 50-state model version

✔ Board Formation & Governance Documents
– Initial Board Written Consent
– First Board Meeting Agenda & Minutes
– Board Officer Role Descriptions
– Board Member Role Description
– Board Member Engagement Letter

✔ Policies & Compliance
– Conflict of Interest Policy
– IRS-compliant articles language addendum

✔ Financial & Operational Setup
– Banking Resolution
– Initial 1-Year Budget Template
– 1-Year Organizational Plan

✔ IRS & Filing Readiness
– IRS Form 1023 / 1023-EZ Readiness Checklist
– Filing & Next Steps Checklist

All documents are editable, clearly labeled, and designed to work together as a complete formation system.

Who This Is For

• Founders starting a 501(c)(3) nonprofit
• Boards formalizing an existing project
• Fiscal sponsors spinning off programs
• Early-stage nonprofits preparing for IRS exemption
• Organizations that want attorney-level structure without attorney-level cost

Why This Costs More Than a Book — and Less Than a Lawyer

These templates reflect the actual documents attorneys use when forming and organizing nonprofit organizations.

Hiring a lawyer to draft or review this set typically costs $1,500–$5,000+.
This pack gives you the same structural foundation at a fraction of the cost — without sacrificing quality.

You’re paying for:

Attorney-drafted language (not generic templates)
IRS-compliant governance structure
Documents that work together as a system
Time saved — and mistakes avoided later

If you want to do this right — but efficiently — this pack is designed for you.

These nonprofit formation templates are designed for U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations and cover nonprofit bylaws, board governance, conflict of interest policies, IRS Form 1023 preparation, and foundational compliance requirements.

Whether you’re starting a nonprofit for the first time or formalizing an existing project, these templates help you establish a compliant, professional foundation.

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How You’ll Access & Use the Templates

After purchase, you’ll receive access to a Google Drive folder containing all templates. You can make your own copies, customize them with your nonprofit’s information, and use the documents with your board, bank, and IRS filings. All templates are provided in Google Docs format. No special software required.

Important Note

These templates are provided for educational and informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Use of these materials does not create an attorney-client relationship.

About LegalEase

LegalEase was created to make nonprofit law approachable, practical, and affordable. These templates reflect real-world nonprofit practice — designed to be used, not just downloaded.

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