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  • 1.  Filing for 501(c)3 - LegalZoom

    Posted 05-10-2025 08:57 AM

    Has anyone used LegalZoom to help with filing articles of incorporation and obtaining 501(c)(3) status?

    I have reached out to a couple of lawyers in my area about Assistance (paid not donated services) and have not heard back. II'm now considering just using LegalZoom.


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    Olivia Wilhelm
    Founder/Director
    Friends of Felix Senior Dog Rescue and Sanctuary
    New York
    www.friendsoffelix.org
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  • 2.  RE: Filing for 501(c)3 - LegalZoom

    Posted 05-11-2025 08:39 AM

    Hi Olivia

    I used similar help and may not be Legal Zoom for getting my 501c3 started in 2021. It worked. Good Luck!



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    Julielani Chang
    The Life of Kai: Compassion Connections Inc.
    Davis CA
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  • 3.  RE: Filing for 501(c)3 - LegalZoom

    Posted 05-11-2025 06:46 PM

    Hi Olivia, I used Legal Zoom for everything getting started. I did everything myself and found it very easy and informative. 



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    Sincerely,
    Johanna Spielman
    Founder of Jamie Brianna's Legacy Fund
    https://jamiebriannaslegacyfund.org/
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  • 4.  RE: Filing for 501(c)3 - LegalZoom

    Posted 05-12-2025 11:05 AM

    I have started three 501(c)(3) nonprofits in two different states and never used a lawyer/paid service. Just make sure that you are filing everything in the correct order as it varies by state, and someone at the secretary of state can tell you this for free. I personally think this is an expense you can skip...



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    Sarah Fuqua
    Director
    The Bobo Fund
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  • 5.  RE: Filing for 501(c)3 - LegalZoom

    Posted 05-13-2025 08:29 AM

    I, too, have set up 501c3 Non-profits for cats, dogs, horses, groomers, etc....You eventually memorized the sequence and its a piece of cake! I use my "know how" to assist others....You don't need Legal Zoom at all! What you can do is find the foundations to "reimburse your start up fees", like I did! Also, you may want to consider a TRUST for your new non-profit.....Best Wishes to all of you!



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    [Mary Murray]
    [Founder, CEO and President
    [Greene Animal League
    [Greeneville, TN
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