Welcome - 501(c) Reinstatement Organizer
Welcome to the BryteBridge Family! We have helped launch over 45,000 nonprofits since inception. Our priority is to build lasting relationships with our clients, as it brings us great satisfaction to watch our clients and their nonprofits not only grow but thrive. We value our customers and will
work hard to earn your trust. As a company whose DNA is to do well by doing good, we pledge to treat our clients with kindness, respect, and professionalism. We look forward to joining forces with you in your efforts to support and grow your Nonprofit. We
are confident that we can minimize the stress of the set-up process for your nonprofit, by providing quality work and great customer service. To help us best guide you, please allow 10-15 minutes to complete the intake questionnaire. Providing clear and accurate information will help us best represent and support you throughout the process.
Point of Contact Information
Please provide the information for the person who we will be primarily contacting for the completion of this service.
Please tell us which best describes your role to the organization.
If you selected other above
Phone of point of contact completing the intake questionnaire.
Email of point of contact completing the intake questionnaire.
Address of point of contact completing the intake questionnaire. If this is the same address that will be used as the physical or mailing address for the company you will be able to apply to future questions throughout the questionnaire.
Organizational Information
Below we will gather the information regarding your nonprofit corporation or clarify any steps that may have already been completed.
Legal name of corporation
An employer identification number (EIN) is a nine-digit number assigned by the IRS.
Please share the state you were formed in
When many nonprofits lose their 501 status, it's not uncommon they also have lost good standing with their state
What states do you currently operate within or plan to operate your business within the next 12 months, not including Formation State. Organizations must meet the specific requirements of the state they are registered in and states that they operate or conduct business in. For example, operating in New York, but also doing business or events in New Jersey. Failure to maintain an organization’s compliance may result in penalties and fines, and can hurt your nonprofit’s reputation. Please answer and we can best guide you if you are not registered correctly.
The most common fiscal year-end is December.
Additional Contact Information
In the event you need to provide additional contact information other than the primary point of contact, please enter below.
This could be the mainline or home office number.
Leave blank if you don't have a website yet. Please note, BryteBridge builds low price websites for Nonprofits. Please let us know if you'd like to learn more 1-877-857-9002.
Your Organization's Physical address, Mailing address and Registered Agent Information
When starting a company – whether a nonprofit or for-profit business – it is important to know that most (if not all) states will require that you have multiple addresses on file, all of which serve a different purpose. In this section we will go over each address type and gather the pertinent information.
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- Physical address – To begin with, the state wants to know what address you are conducting your physical business in. This information will be public record. This can be a home address, an actual brick-and-mortar business address, or a third-party provider (like a virtual office).
- Mailing address – About as simple as it sounds – this is where the state will send mail to (from them). Commonly, this is the same as the business address. Another popular option is to use a PO Box or alternative mailing option when you don’t want important mail going to the actual business location.
- Registered Agent Address – Finally, the state requires a registered agent address or an “agent for service of process.” This is where it can get a little confusing. Your registered agent can range from an individual person to a corporation, either of which is designated to do the same thing: receive official company and legal documents, such as state compliance documents, lawsuit papers, subpoenas, and other official legal or business paperwork.
States want to know the address that you conduct business out of. This can be a residence, an actual business, or if you use a third-party provider like a virtual office or mail service. Even if you are a virtual business, the states want an address to be on file.
This will be a public record.
States want to know the address that you conduct business out of. This can be a residence, an actual business, or if you use a third-party provider like a virtual office or mail service. Even if you are a virtual business, the states want an address to be on file.
If you need a virtual mailbox, check out our partner, iPostal1.
States want to know where the mail should go to (from them). Many times this is also the business address. However, it’s also common to use a PO Box or an alternative address where to receive mail.
This address will be a public record. Only fill out if the mailing address is different from the physical address.
Organizational Profile
The organizational profile section helps us better understand the charitable activities of the nonprofit you are forming. When completing, please imagine what the first 12 months will look like. We have found the most successful nonprofits we work with have a laser focus on their mission. If you are think too BIG or too Broadly, getting your nonprofit off the ground will likely be more challenging vs, if you start with a clear focus or purpose, make it successful and then move on to the next step or phase.
If you don't have one full thought out, that's okay simply tell us what your organization plans to do. What is your goal? Ex. To provide meals, clothing, and other necessities to the homeless. (A few sentences at minimum)
Programs are the services you plan to provide. Who, What, Where, When, How of each program. Please focus on the programs you plan to have running in the next 6-12 months (not the long-term vision). For example, an established Pet rescue might have these three programs they provide. Program 1. Rescue and adoption. Program 2. Spay and neuter clinic and Program 3. Veterinary services for low income pet owners. They likely started with rescue and adoption and added as they grew. For new nonprofits, we recommend starting with a clear focus of 1 program and once it is successful, add additional programs.
If you are unsure, select charitable, religious, educational, scientific as most 501c3 organizations all into this classification. Not to worry, we will review everything and tell you which option is best suited for you in the event you do not qualify for your desired 501c classification.
- Charitable, Religious, Educational, Scientific 501(c)(3)
The Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational and scientific purposes, including for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Upon dissolution of the Corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or state or local government for public purpose. Any such asset not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purpose or to such organization or organizations as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.
- Church
The term “church” includes, without limitation, mosques, temples, and synagogues, and certain other forms of religious organizations.
The Corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, religious, educational and scientific purposes, including for such purposes, the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
Upon dissolution of the Corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or state or local government for public purpose. Any such asset not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purpose or to such organization or organizations as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.
- Civic Leagues, Social Welfare 501(c)(4)
The Corporation is organized exclusively for purposes that qualify as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
The Corporation is not organized for profit or organized to engage in an activity ordinarily carried on for profit. No part of the net income or assets of this corporation shall ever inure to the benefit of any shareholder, director, officer or member thereof or to the benefit of any private person.
Upon dissolution of the Corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(4) or 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or state or local government for public purpose. Any such asset not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purpose or to such organization or organizations as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes. - Labor Unions, Agricultural Groups 501 (c)(5)
The Corporation is organized exclusively for purposes that qualify as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
The Corporation is not organized for profit or organized to engage in an activity ordinarily carried on for profit. No part of the net income or assets of this corporation shall ever inure to the benefit of any shareholder, director, officer or member thereof or to the benefit of any private person.
Upon dissolution of the Corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(5) or 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or state or local government for public purpose. Any such asset not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purpose or to such organization or organizations as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.
- Business Leagues, Chambers of Commerce, Boards of Trade 501 (c)(6)
The Corporation is organized exclusively for purposes that qualify as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
The Corporation is not organized for profit or organized to engage in an activity ordinarily carried on for profit. No part of the net income or assets of this corporation shall ever inure to the benefit of any shareholder, director, officer or member thereof or to the benefit of any private person.
Upon dissolution of the Corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(6) or 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or state or local government for public purpose. Any such asset not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purpose or to such organization or organizations as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.
- Social Clubs 501 (c)(7)
The Corporation is organized exclusively for purposes that qualify as an exempt organization under section 501(c)(7) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code.
The Corporation is not organized for profit or organized to engage in an activity ordinarily carried on for profit. No part of the net income or assets of this corporation shall ever inure to the benefit of any shareholder, director, officer or member thereof or to the benefit of any private person.
Upon dissolution of the Corporation, assets shall be distributed for one or more exempt purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(7) or 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, or shall be distributed to the federal government, or state or local government for public purpose. Any such asset not so disposed of shall be disposed of by the Court of Competent Jurisdiction of the county in which the principal office of the corporation is then located, exclusively for such purpose or to such organization or organizations as said Court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively for such purposes.
Select One
Donations or Contributions also referred to as Gross receipts are the total amount of all cash, materials, and in-kind donations the organization received from all sources during its annual accounting period, without subtracting any costs or expenses. If you think your nonprofit will remain small, marking NO may expedite the process. Great examples are little league teams, small pet rescue, small food and clothing pantry, after school program or tutoring.
Having or exceeding $250,000 in assets is rare for new nonprofits.
Assets are defined as property, cash, bank accounts, equipment, etc. in the name of the charity exceeding $250,000 in value. We suggest you mark yes if you know with certainty you have or will have physical property, equipment, or large donations in the near future.
Board of Directors
If you do not fill out all of the required information below, your forms will not be finalized until it is received. Having a strong board of directors to support your mission, programs and efforts is one of the most important steps in starting your nonprofit.
- Please Note!
The IRS requires that your organization has at least 3 members. Delaying any of the relevant information will extend the time before your service can be completed.
The IRS and some states require that the board of directors has at minimum a President, Treasurer, and Secretary. If you use different internal titles that is fine, but you must register with a President, Treasurer, and Secretary. First Board Member
Please make sure to select a President, Treasurer, and Secretary to meet the IRS requirements.
Please tell us which best describes their role to the organization. Please make sure to select a President, Treasurer, and Secretary to meet the IRS requirements.
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Second Board Member
Please make sure to select a President, Treasurer, and Secretary to meet the IRS requirements.
Please tell us which best describes their role to the organization. Please make sure to select a President, Treasurer, and Secretary to meet the IRS requirements.
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Third Board Member
Please make sure to select a President, Treasurer, and Secretary to meet the IRS requirements.
Please tell us which best describes their role to the organization. Please make sure to select a President, Treasurer, and Secretary to meet the IRS requirements.
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Fourth Board Member
Please make sure to select a President, Treasurer, and Secretary to meet the IRS requirements.
Please tell us which best describes their role to the organization. Please make sure to select a President, Treasurer, and Secretary to meet the IRS requirements.
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Fifth Board Member
Please make sure to select a President, Treasurer, and Secretary to meet the IRS requirements.
Please tell us which best describes their role to the organization. Please make sure to select a President, Treasurer, and Secretary to meet the IRS requirements.
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Sixth Board Member
Please make sure to select a President, Treasurer, and Secretary to meet the IRS requirements.
Please tell us which best describes their role to the organization. Please make sure to select a President, Treasurer, and Secretary to meet the IRS requirements.
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Seventh Board Member
Please make sure to select a President, Treasurer, and Secretary to meet the IRS requirements.
Please tell us which best describes their role to the organization. Please make sure to select a President, Treasurer, and Secretary to meet the IRS requirements.
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Extra Board Members
Make sure to include the same amount of information as you provided for the other board members.
Board Member Relations
If you have board members who are related, please mark yes and provide details on next question.
The IRS requires that the majority of the board are unrelated. Please make sure to submit the completed list of board members as this will delay the application if not completed. Example: Jane Smith is the sister of John Smith. Jennifer Ortiz is the sister-in-law of Alex Vega.
Final Details
Thank you for answering the 501 questionnaire. We have made every attempt to cover the primary items necessary to provide the IRS. However, there are some items that are very much niche, thus limited to very few 501 organizations. We want to give you an opportunity to fill us in on any thing that might be an area of concern or something that was not covered during this part of the process. Please use this section to address. Key subjects might be Do you plan to have a Donor-Advised Fund? Be a Private Foundation? Do you have a parent or affiliated organization we should know about?
(Ex. Donor-Advised Fund? Private Foundation? Additional operating states? Does your organization have a "parent organization"?)
Scheduling your Reinstatement Consultation
Reinstatement 501(c) orders include a consultation with a dedicated nonprofit reinstatement specialist.
Phone calls are more personable, but can cause processing delays to align schedules. You will be prompted to schedule a consultation date and time immediately upon submitting this form. Please let us know if you have any questions at 1-877-857-9002.
Once the questionnaire is completed you will schedule a phone consultation to review your case discuss timelines and process in detail. Please select the preferred day and options on the next page and we will contact you to confirm the appointment.
If you select Yes, you will be prompted to schedule a consultation date and time immediately upon submitting this form. If you select No, you will need to contact us once you are ready to book your interview. Please note, that this could delay the process and timeliness. Please let us know if you have any questions at 1-877-857-9002.
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