Nonprofit Resources

Philadelphia LawWorks provides resources to organizations looking to start-up as well as established 501(c)(3)s. Please click on the links below to learn more. If your organization is ready to speak with an attorney, you may submit an application by clicking on the Apply for Assistance link or clicking here.

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Resources for starting-up a nonprofit

If you are not sure if you are ready to start your own nonprofit organization, or are not familiar with the process of starting a 501(c)(3) organization, click the links below to learn about some basics like start-up costs, timing, and necessary steps.

How much does it cost to start a nonprofit?
(Hurwit ans Associates' Nonprofit Law Resource Library)
How long does it take to get federal tax-exemption?
(IRS.gov)
Steps in starting a nonprofit
(Hurwit and Associates' Nonprofit Law Resource Library)
The Philadelphia Nonprofit Capacity-Building Collaborative Resource Guide for Nonprofit Organizations
Federal Grant Information
(Grants.gov)

Resources for staying exempt

Links for Philadelphia Nonprofits and Community Groups

Nonprofit Center at LaSalle University
Center for Community and Non-Profit Organizations
(Temple University School of Law)
Regional Foundation Center
(Free Library of Philadelphia)
Greater Philadelphia Urban Affairs Coalition (GPUAC)
Npower
Community Legal Services, Child Care Law Project
Philadelphia Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts
Arts and Business Council of Greater Philadelphia
Community Impact Training Institute
(United Way of Southeastern Pennsylvania)
Mayor's Office of Community Services
(City of Philadelphia)
Homeless Advocacy Project
Find a local United Way
Volunteer Executive Consultants (VEC)

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