Nonprofit Formation: Overview

Since 1981, the Community Resource Center (CRC) has assisted a large number of grassroots organizations in incorporating their organizations in Colorado and in pursuing a 501(c)(3) (tax exempt status) from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). While staff members of CRC are not lawyers, we have compiled practical information that enables those organizations that are incorporating in Colorado and applying for 501(c)(3) status to minimize mistakes and unnecessary delays.  View the following links to learn more:

501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization FAQ

What is the 501(c)(3) tax exempt incorporation process?

What support does CRC offer a new 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization?

• Nonprofit Start-up Workshops: CRC offers regularly scheduled workshops on how to successfully start and manage a nonprofit organization.  You can take one or all of these classes:
  
  • 501(c)(3) Basics: New to Nonprofits? An Overview: This is an introductory course that provides a broad overview of the main aspects of managing your own nonprofit.
    
  • Creating a Successful 501(c)(3) Nonprofit: This workshop takes you step-by-step through the process of incorporating a new organization in Colorado and filling out the necessary IRS forms to become a nonprofit.
    
• One-on-One Start-Up Training: If you don't want to wait for the group workshop you can have a one-on-one session that covers the material covered in Creating a Successful 501(c)(3) nonprofit in a two-hour session.
  
  
• Start-Up Success Consulting Package: CRC has designed a consulting package to help you get set up for success.  Work one-on-one and receive a comprehensive workbook, individualized planning and a written summary of recommendations.
  
  
• Application Review: Let us help you ensure that your application is appropriately completed to avoid errors that might slow down the application approval process.
  
  
• Application Completion: Can't wait to get going with your great idea? Don't want to assume the burden of filling out the forms to start your nonprofit?  We can prepare and submit the necessary documents for you.

For more information or to set up an appointment call Lauren Price at
303-623-1540, ext. 17.

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