Non-Profits

A non-profit needs more than a worthy cause; it needs a structure that can carry trust, mission, and oversight.

Overlap Capital organizes the core components early so the organization begins with greater clarity, credibility, and direction.

Finally Launch Your Nonprofit the Right Way — with Overlap Capital

Non Profit Formation

Build a compliant, community-driven 501(c)(3) in 5 guided steps. Launch your Texas nonprofit the right way. Overlap Capital guides you through incorporation, EIN, governance, and IRS tax-exempt filing—avoiding costly mistakes, delays, and compliance gaps. Built for founders who want approval, credibility, and long-term viability.

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Organization & Mission – Step 1 of 5

Organizer's Name *

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The organizer is the individual responsible for forming the nonprofit. This does not determine long-term control or board authority.

Organizer's Email *

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Preferred Name of Non-Profit Organization *

Please know that the name you choose here may not be available but we will keep you informed throughout the process.

Intended Mission *

This does not need to be final. However, we will need to at least understand the problem your organization intends to serve order or to complete several of the upcoming steps.

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Organization's address

• Do you already have an intended address for the organization?

Please provide the address of the organization

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City

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Website of organization

If available, we would like to know more about your cause.

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Board Members (At least 3)

Board members must be independent adults; excessive family (or interested parties) overlap may delay IRS approval.

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Address

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Texas Certificate of Formation *

Price: $25.00

This is the basic state filing fee to incorporate a nonprofit in Texas.

Name Reservation *

Price: $40.00

You may reserve a name for 120 days if you want to “lock it in” before you file.

Assumed Name *

Price: $25.00

If you plan to use a different trade name (“Doing Business As”) for your nonprofit.

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Overlap Capital Non Profit Kit

Price: $247.00

General registration considerations, Duns & Bradstreet registration, and a donor acknowledgment starter template to support early fundraising credibility.

The required 1023 filing *

• 1023 Filing EZ – A shorter, online-only form for small nonprofits with projected annual gross receipts of (ie $50,000) and total assets of (ie $250,000). – $275.00
• 1023 Filing – Required for organizations that do not meet the 1023-EZ eligibility requirements, generally those with higher annual gross receipts or assets. – $600.00

Eligibility will be reviewed before official filing; if your organization does not qualify for 1023-EZ, we will advise on next steps before proceeding. This payment will go directly to the IRS upon filing.

Registered Agent

• 1 Year – $99.99

Choose Overlap Capital as your Registered Agent

Domain Registration

• 1 Year – $24.99

Domain registration and immediate transfer to your domain provider.

Email Set up

• 1 Account – $129.99

Google Workspace set up for a single account along with up to 10 aliases. Recurring charges to be covered by client.

Logo Design

• Word Mark – $149.99

Single-color word mark with vector copyright transfer. One round of revisions available.

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Typical timeline: Texas incorporation: 2–5 business days; EIN: same day; IRS exemption (1023 or 1023-EZ): 2–6 weeks after submission

Payment *

No filings are submitted without confirmation and eligibility review.

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Why Overlap Capital

Overlap Capital doesn’t just file paperwork—we structure nonprofits to survive scrutiny, funding, and growth. Our process is designed to prevent common compliance errors, sequencing mistakes, and IRS delays that derail well-intentioned organizations. We guide you through state formation, federal exemption, governance setup, and operational readiness in the correct order, with clarity on what’s required, what’s optional, and what actually matters. The goal isn’t just approval—it’s a nonprofit that’s fundable, defensible, and built to last.