One simple price to start
LaunchPad is a one-time fee. Government filing fees are paid separately, directly to your state and to the IRS — we never mark them up.
LaunchPad Full Access
$99one-time
- Guided, plain-English questions for every step of formation
- Your purpose, programs, board, and budget captured in one place
- Generated documents you can use with your state and the IRS
- Autosave — leave anytime and pick up where you stopped
- IRS readiness checklist and Funding Ready Score
You'll create your account first, then complete payment.
Additional costs to expect
These are paid to government agencies, not to LaunchPad.
State incorporation fee
There are additional costs to incorporate in the state where your nonprofit will operate. The amount is set by that state and varies by location.
IRS user fee — $600 or $275
You pay $600 if you file the long-form application (Form 1023), or $275 if you qualify for the short-form application (Form 1023-EZ). LaunchPad helps you determine which one applies to you.
Optional extras
Some founders also pay for a registered agent or a state charitable-solicitation registration. Neither is required to use LaunchPad.
LaunchPad provides educational guidance and is not a law firm or accounting firm.
Done-for-you option
Tier One Foundation Builder
$1,697 one payment
Want the whole thing handled? Our team files your long-form 501(c)(3) application, drafts every required document, incorporates you in your state, and covers the IRS filing fee and the state incorporation fee. Typically complete in about six weeks, often less.
See the done-for-you optionQuestions before you pay? Read the FAQ.