Form 1023 (501(c)(3)) Specialist – Affordable Housing Nonprofit

Seeking Expert to Complete IRS Form 1023 for Affordable Housing Nonprofit (NJ/PA/TX) Project Overview: We are forming a new affordable‑housing nonprofit organization operating in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas, modeled on mission‑driven developers such as Habitat for Humanity. The organization will raise $500,000+ annually and develop affordable housing communities (including 120‑unit and 308‑unit projects). We require a highly experienced professional to prepare and complete the full IRS Form 1023 (long form) and all supporting documents for 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt status. Scope of Work: The selected professional will deliver a complete, submission‑ready 501(c)(3) package, including: Drafting Articles of Incorporation with IRS‑required charitable clauses Preparing Bylaws and Conflict of Interest Policy Obtaining the EIN (if not already obtained) Completing the full IRS Form 1023 (long form) Preparing all required narratives, including: Program descriptions Housing development activities Community impact Fundraising plan Compensation and governance Preparing financial projections (3–5 years) Ensuring compliance with IRS public‑charity requirements Advising on multi‑state operations (NJ, PA, TX) Responding to any IRS follow‑up questions during review Ideal Candidate Qualifications: Proven experience completing Form 1023 (long form) for nonprofits with $500k+ annual revenue Experience with housing, community development, or real‑estate‑related nonprofits Strong understanding of IRS requirements for charitable organizations Ability to draft clear, compliant narratives and financials Familiarity with multi‑state nonprofit operations Attorney, CPA, or nonprofit formation specialist preferred Deliverables: Submission‑ready Form 1023 package Articles of Incorporation (with IRS language) Bylaws + Conflict of Interest Policy 3–5 year financial projections All required attachments and schedules Guidance on filing and next steps Timeline: We require rapid turnaround. Ideal completion: within 4–5 weeks. Budget: Open to proposals based on experience and scope. Please include: Fixed project fee Relevant past Form 1023 examples Your process and timeline How to Apply: Submit a brief proposal outlining: Your experience with Form 1023 Similar nonprofit projects you’ve completed Estimated timeline Fixed price quote Any questions you need answered to begin