Contact Us Printer-friendly version You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Please utilize the form below to get in touch with us. National Council of Nonprofits 1001 G Street, NW | Suite 700 East Washington, DC 20001 P: (202) 962-0322 | F: (202) 962-0321 Office Hours: Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm Eastern Our TeamSponsorship and Advertising Opportunities Frequently Asked Questions I want to start a nonprofit. How do I get started? Can the National Council of Nonprofits assist? The National Council of Nonprofits does not provide direct assistance in starting a nonprofit organization. We recommend you review our resources on how to start a nonprofit and contact your local state association of nonprofits for additional assistance. Can the National Council of Nonprofits assist me with funding? No, unfortunately, the National Council of Nonprofits is not a grantmaking organization. The Foundation Center and Grantstation can assist your organization with finding funding opportunities. Does the National Council of Nonprofits serve as a fiscal sponsor? How can I get more information on fiscal sponsorship and find a fiscal sponsor? No, the National Council of Nonprofits does not serve as a fiscal sponsor. You can view our resources on fiscal sponsorship for more information and visit the website of the National Network of Fiscal Sponsors for additional resources and assistance. I don't see a state association of nonprofits listed for my state. How do I start one? From our 20+ years of experience as the backbone of our state association network, we have learned that a state association of nonprofits needs the initial and ongoing leadership, commitment, and financial support of charitable nonprofits and grantmakers in its own state to flourish. You may want to look to state associations in neighboring states that can provide insights on the process and challenges involved. Where can I find a list of all nonprofits in the United States/my state/a specific area? The IRS maintains a list called the Exempt Organizations Business Master File. The BMF is free to download and is separated into large Excel files for each state (sometimes multiple files, depending on how many nonprofits are in that state). If you have a question that is not answered in the FAQs above or in our expanded FAQ page, please submit it here: Your name * Email address * State - None -AlabamaAlaskaAmerican SamoaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaGuamHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarshall IslandsMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaNorthern Marianas IslandsOhioOklahomaOregonPalauPennsylvaniaPuerto RicoRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirgin IslandsVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyoming Topic - None -Adding a ResourceAdvertising InquiriesCOVID-19 ReliefGeneral InquiriesMedia InquiriesMembershipPublic Policy and AdvocacyWebsite Issues/Broken Links We know that many nonprofits are looking for answers regarding available funding to continue serving our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Please review the resources linked below, which provide many answers regarding the available programs. Unfortunately, we are unable to provide direct assistance in applying for loans or grants and cannot provide answers about the eligibility of specific organizations. Resources for Nonprofits Affected by COVID-19 Analysis of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) (Pub. L. 116-136) Loans Available for Nonprofits in the CARES Act Recording of "Federal Coronavirus Relief Bills: What Do They Mean for Nonprofits?", Mar. 31, 2020 Cutting Through the Jargon: How the CARES Act Works for Nonprofits, Nonprofit Quarterly, Mar. 30, 2020 How Nonprofits Can Utilize the New Federal Laws Dealing with COVID-19, Nonprofit Quarterly, Mar. 26, 2020 Self-Insured Nonprofits and Unemployment Insurance, David Heinen, North Carolina Center for Nonprofits Analysis of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act State Public Policy Resources on COVID-19 State-by-state listing of relief funds created by community foundations Message * Leave this field blank
