Form a Non-Profit in Arizona

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What are you filing *

New Entity

Change an existing entity

re-submission of rejected filing

Full Name of Non-Profit Organization *

The name of your nonprofit corporation must be distinguishable from the name of other business entities on file with the Arizona Corporation Commission.

Character of Affairs *

briefly describe the character of affairs the corporation initially intends to conduct in Arizona. NOTE that the character of affairs that the corporation ultimately conducts is not limited by the description provided.

Charitable & Human Services: Food banks, shelters, youth development, and family support.

Educational & Literary: Schools, tutoring programs, libraries, and public forums.

Religious & Spiritual: Churches, ministries, and spiritual counseling.

Arts, Culture, & Humanities: Theaters, museums, music education, and art galleries.

Animal Welfare & Environmental: Animal rescues, conservation, and community gardens.

Health & Wellness: Medical support, mental health counseling, and fitness programs.

Civic & Community Benefit: Neighborhood associations, advocacy, and local volunteerism.

Professional & Trade Association: Chambers of commerce, business leagues, and networking groups.

Other Lawful Affairs: A catch-all option for unique or blended organizations.

Any and all lawful affairs for which a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation may be organized in Arizona.

Other:

Specific Activities *

Briefly describe your mission or most significant activities (limit 250 characters). Provide a brief summary of your tax-exempt 501(c)(3) purposes and the activities you engage in to further those purposes. Don't refer to or repeat purposes from your Character of Affairs or speculate about potential future programs.

[Purpose Category]: [Action] + [What You Give/Do] for [Who You Help].

1. Charitable (The Broadest Category)

This covers assistance to the poor, distressed, or underprivileged. It also includes lessening neighborhood tensions, eliminating prejudice, defending human rights, and maintaining public monuments.

Action Example: Operating a local food pantry or building affordable housing.

2. Educational

This involves the instruction or training of individuals to improve their capabilities, or the instruction of the public on subjects useful to the individual and beneficial to the community.

Action Example: Conducting public college-prep tutoring or hosting financial literacy webinars.

3. Religious

This covers churches, synagogues, mosques, ministries, and any organizations dedicated to advancing a specific faith, spiritual practice, or religious study.

Action Example: Holding weekly public worship services and running a youth ministry.

4. Scientific

This requires the organization to conduct public scientific research in the public interest, rather than research that only benefits a private commercial business.

Action Example: Researching regional soil health and publishing the findings online for free.

5. Literary

This is dedicated to the writing, publishing, preservation, or distribution of books, poetry, and written works to advance public learning and reading skills.

Action Example: Publishing a free community poetry journal or operating a non-profit lending library.

6. Testing for Public Safety

This rare category applies to organizations that test consumer products or manufacturing materials to ensure they are safe for the general public to use.

Action Example: Testing electrical equipment to make sure it meets national safety standards.

7. Fostering National or International Amateur Sports Competition

This supports amateur sports by conducting competitions or training athletes. It applies as long as the organization does not provide athletic facilities or equipment (unless it is a qualified regional sports group).

Action Example: Organizing a statewide amateur track and field tournament.

8. Prevention of Cruelty to Children or Animals

This focuses strictly on protecting vulnerable children or animals from neglect, abuse, or harm.

Action Example: Operating a no-kill animal rescue shelter or managing a child safety advocacy program.

Will your corporation have members? *

Yes

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