Stay focused on your mission

Set Your Nonprofit's Annual Maintenance Filings on Auto-Pilot

Avoid Revocation of your Nonprofit by the State or IRS...       ...get peace of mind and avoid legal fees

Due to Annual Filings Guarantee, Nonprofit Auto-Pilot requires a 12 month commitment (or go Annual & get 2 months FREE)

If just starting, or 2022 cash income was UNDER $50,000...

If last year's cash income was $50,000 to $200,000...

Why use InstantNonprofit AUTO-PILOT?


Since 2010, the IRS has revoked the 501(c)3 Status of over 300,000 nonprofits, for failing to file the IRS Form 990. Meanwhile many more nonprofit corporations face administrative dissolution at the state level for similar reasons. Many of these organizations were unaware, or unable to recover, as reinstatement can cost thousands of dollars and months of red tape.

Here's a short video explaining how Auto-Pilot prevents these problems and how it works...

The IRS website is like a kick in the throat. I needed a solution for the huge paperwork problem.

InstantNonprofit does the heavy lifting, so you can focus on your purpose. It's the best investment I made for my nonprofit, hands down.

Sarah Downey Robinson
Founder, Rise Up Yoga, Denver

What's Included With Auto-Pilot?

Most customers complete all the work needed for Auto-Pilot in under 20 minutes!

We start with our 5-Point Compliance Audit

Checking your compliance, confirming your status is in good standing and assessing your risk...

Check your IRS 990 Info Return Compliance
Confirm that your State Corporate filing is in good standing
Analyze your sales tax, franchise fees, business and property tax exemption
Assess exposure for any fundraising regulations
Assess your charitable solicitation registration requirements

Stay Compliant with Done-For-You Annual Reports & Filings

To ensure you you keep your tax exempt status and stay compliant all year long...

Here the compliance forms we'll complete and file for you:

Annual Filing for your IRS Form 990N Annual Tax Return
State Periodic or Annual Report (varies by state)

Assess additional filing requirements - depends on organization type

Collect special files and fees for California required specific filings
     (with custom pricing in this state)


Autopilot 501c3 Compliance Coaching Training

Premium Training & Live Private Group Coaching

We understand it can feel lonely as a nonprofit leader. Where to you get trusted information? Who do you turn to about your nonprofit questions?

Until now you could sift through government websites looking for an answer, Google search dated blog posts, or watch random YouTube videos that have low credibility.

Our mission is to make doing good easy. That is why with every Instant Nonprofit AUTO-PILOT membership, we are including two additional unique and powerful resources...

Video Training - “Flight School” (Tips for setting up your nonprofit business structure, operations, communications and fundraising). 

Each month we provide a new training taught by trusted industry experts in our "Flight School" and share the recordings with you in the Auto-Pilot members area. We cover the topics we know you'll value highly.

We follow that with monthly private group coaching where you can access us LIVE via zoom.

If just starting, or 2021 cash income was UNDER $50,000...

If last year's cash income was $50,000 to $200,000...

Due to Annual Filings Guarantee, Auto-Pilot requires a 12 month commitment (or go Annual & get 2 months FREE)

*Note: California Nonprofits require unique, additional filings - details on next page

Here's All The "Flight School" Sessions That You'll Get Throughout 2023 When You Join Auto-Pilot

Get access to all of these upcoming training sessions to grow and improve your nonprofit. Plus get instant access to all of the past sessions in the members area once you join!

Payroll Mastery: Compensate New Team Members (Even if That's YOU!)

Checking your compliance, confirming your status is in good standing and assessing your risk...

In this lesson, learn the essentials of building a thriving nonprofit team. Discover how to find workers, choose between full-time and part-time employees, and set up payroll systems.

Understand the differences between 1099 and W-2 classifications, as well as the basics of taxes and unemployment. Equip yourself with the knowledge to manage your nonprofit workforce effectively and legally while maximizing your organization's impact.

Unlocking Google's Goldmine: Securing Your $10,000 Monthly Ad Grant

Tap Into Free Advertising with Google Ad Grants

Master the process of securing Google Ad Grants and unlock $10,000 in monthly advertising for your nonprofit. This lesson walks you through eligibility requirements, the application process, and best practices for managing your grant.

Learn how to harness the power of Google Ads to raise awareness, attract volunteers, and boost donations, all while maximizing your organization's online presence and impact.

Pitch Power: Captivate, Fundraise, and Mobilize with Impactful Presentations

Craft Compelling Pitches for Funding, Support, and Volunteers

Elevate your pitch game and learn how to create compelling presentations that resonate with your audience. This lesson covers essential storytelling techniques, slide design, and presentation tips that can help you secure funding, attract support, and recruit volunteers.

Discover the power of free PR and learn how to use media coverage to amplify your message, enhance your nonprofit's credibility, and achieve your mission.

Web Wisdom for Nonprofits: Crafting Engaging Sites to Drive Your Cause

Expert Tips for Effective Nonprofit Website Design

Explore the key elements of a successful nonprofit website with David Pisarek, who shares real-world examples and proven strategies to engage visitors, drive donations, and support your cause.

Learn how to create a user-friendly site that showcases your organization's mission, programs, and impact. You'll cover social media, and email marketing, and also discover common pitfalls to avoid. BONUS: Submit your website for a chance at a Hot Seat session with constructive feedback!

Corporate Sponsorship Success: Crafting CSR Plans and Cause Marketing Campaigns

Build a CSR Plan and Pitch Winning Cause Marketing Campaigns

Tap into the power of corporate sponsorships and learn how to create a robust corporate social responsibility (CSR) plan that aligns with your organization's values and goals.

This lesson covers the fundamentals of cause marketing campaigns, pitching strategies, and collaboration techniques. Gain insights into corporate expectations, partnership opportunities, and best practices for securing long-term, mutually beneficial relationships that support your nonprofit's mission.

AI Empowerment for Non-Techie Founders: Amplify Your Impact and Efficiency

Leverage Free AI Tools to Boost Productivity and Work Output

Discover the power of artificial intelligence and how it can help non-techie nonprofit founders exponentially increase work output and efficiency. This lesson, led by CEO Christian LeFer, explores free AI tools for copywriting, fundraising, reporting, grant writing, and data management.

Learn practical strategies to streamline your operations, overcome common challenges, and elevate your organization's impact without the need for extensive technical expertise.

Grant Readiness: Uncovering the Secrets to Successful Applications

Find a Grant Writer and Master the Art of Grant Applications

Prepare your organization for grant success by learning the ins and outs of grant readiness, finding the right grant writer, and perfecting your application process. This lesson covers essential tips for identifying funding opportunities, creating compelling narratives, and maximizing your chances of securing vital funds for your nonprofit.

Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate the complex world of grants and propel your organization toward its goals.

Data-Driven Nonprofits: Harnessing Analytics for Growth and Impact

Leverage Web Analytics to Optimize Your Nonprofit's Online Presence

Join David Pisarek once again to learn how to use website analytics and measurement tools to grow your nonprofit. This lesson focuses on understanding key performance indicators (KPIs), setting up Google Analytics, and interpreting data to make informed decisions that improve your online presence.

Discover how to track user behavior, optimize your website for conversions, and ultimately boost your nonprofit's growth and impact.

Year-End Fundraising Frenzy: Maximizing Your December Donations

Strategies to Double Your Nonprofit's December Revenue

Supercharge your year-end fundraising efforts and learn how to double your December dollars in this insightful lesson. Dive into the best practices for creating a compelling fundraising plan, crafting targeted campaigns, and leveraging social media and email marketing to reach your goals.

Develop a deep understanding of donor behavior, year-end giving trends, and the power of storytelling to connect with supporters and drive donations during the most critical fundraising season.

Scrum-tastic Productivity: Revolutionize Project Management with Agile Techniques

Master Scrum to Boost Efficiency and Improve Team Collaboration

Transform your project management skills and triple your productivity in half the time with Scrum, the popular Agile framework. International Scrum trainer Maria Matarelli will guide you through the principles of Scrum, teaching you how to effectively organize projects and drive team collaboration.

Learn how to adapt to change, prioritize tasks, and create a dynamic working environment that fuels success and innovation for your nonprofit organization.

"Not Boring" Board & Governance: Transforming Corporate Support into Funds

Engage Your Board and Maximize Nonprofit Support and Funding

Reimagine corporate governance for your nonprofit and learn how to transform board relationships into active support and funding opportunities. This lesson covers effective board communication, engagement strategies, and creative ways to involve board members in fundraising initiatives.

Understand the key elements of a high-performing board and unlock the full potential of your nonprofit's governance structure to drive growth and impact.

End-of-Year Match Challenge Magic: Boost Donations with Urgency and Incentives

Create Fundraising Urgency and Leverage the Power of Matching

Skyrocket your end-of-year donations by learning how to create fundraising urgency with match challenges. This lesson provides copy-and-paste templates and step-by-step guidance to design and execute effective matching campaigns.

Discover the psychological drivers that motivate donors to give, and learn how to leverage the power of matching incentives to boost your nonprofit's revenue during the critical end-of-year giving season.

With Instant Nonprofit AUTO-PILOT...

You'll Have The Piece of Mind Of:

  • Saving time & reduced stress
  • Saving legal and accounting fees
  • No worries about missed deadlines
  • Focusing on your mission!

You Can Avoid The Traps & Red Tape Of:

  • Losing IRS tax exempt or corporate entity status
  • Government penalties & reinstatement hassles
  • Fees, penalties, and additional paperwork
  • Losing supporters (and their donations!)

+ Get Our 5-Point Quality Guarantee

Join the Ranks of our Empowered Nonprofit Founders!

Nobody should experience self-doubt and confusion when starting a nonprofit organization.

There’s no excuse for your calling to go unfulfilled and your mission to fail, simply because of government red tape and misleading information on the internet.

That's why we operate with 100% transparency and careful attention to every detail - so you can focus on your mission. 

If something does come up, though, we have your back with our 5-Point Quality Guarantee.

This is why founders consistently give us A+ BBB Ratings, 5-Stars on Facebook, and awesome reviews!

Our Commitment: Your 5-Point Quality Guarantee

IRS Approval Assurance: We take you from Idea to IRS 501(c)3, guaranteed. Don't be fooled by piecemeal offers.

No "Brain Damage": Easy-to-use technology, no confusing paperwork. Your caring Specialist handles your file A to Z.

Done-For-You: Check out, create your profile, & authorize work - and you're all done! We handle everything from there.

No Secrets: No hidden fees, no surprises! You 'll know what to expect, how it works, and we'll update you along the way.

Pay-It-Forward Policy: Your feedback helps us constantly improve, so we can pay-it-forward to our next Founder.

For the detail mavens out there, here’s…
THE NITTY GRITTY, THE KIT AND KABOODLE, THE WHOLE ENCHILADA...

Auto-Pilot Compliance Audit | 5 Point Inspection

Timing: 10 Days

  1. IRS 990 Information Return Compliance Check (BOT)
  2. State Corporate Good Standing Confirmation 
  3. Franchise Fee Business & Property Tax Liability Exposure Check
  4. State Sales & Use Tax Exemption Needs Analysis
  5. *Assess exposure for any regulations which includes your fundraising efforts and charitable solicitation registration recommendations.
  • Need assessment created to find out all ways that they are currently fundraising
  • Operational Costs, Revenue forecast, where are you fundraising, which states?
  • Provide different options based on answers
    • *(additional fees may be incurred at a discounted rate to get your account to good standing to move forward)

Auto-Pilot Compliance Filings | Ongoing Paperwork Support

  1. Filing: *IRS Form 990N Annual Tax Return Filing
  2. Filing: *State Annual/Periodic Report (Maintain Corporate Entity Good Standing)
  3. *In California and Washington, special files are included (with custom pricing in those states)

Auto-Pilot Compliance Education | Ongoing Education


  • Private Group Coaching: Monthly “Office Hours” Nonprofit Expert Access | Live Q&As via zoom (What the FAQ is 101 level. This is more 201 level. Once a Month with Christian LeFer - each one featuring an expert sharing best practices and an option for Q&A. 
  • Training - “Flight School" | Tips for setting up your nonprofit business structure, operations, communications and fundraising.
    • 12 Modules

        1. Fundraising Online  - Stewardship
        2. Technology Stack - Will
        3. Media & Zoom Mastery - Amy Scruggs*
        4. FB Community - Jordan
        5. Bookkeeping - Expert
        6. How to Pitch - Expert
        7. Fundraising Mini-Class*
        8. Social Media - “All the little things” Expert
        9. Internally Organizing your Organization - Jordan
        10. Email Marketing - Build your Donor Pipeline  - Will
        11. Consistency - Master Business Calendars - Expert
        12. Communications - How, what channels consistency, messaging “voice”
  • Training replays get added into customer portal for help in the future
  • Exclusive invitation to be interviewed to share your story with the INP community 

If just starting, or 2021 cash income was UNDER $50,000...

If last year's cash income was $50,000 to $200,000...

Auto-Pilot requires a 12 month commitment upon signing up.

*Note: California Nonprofits require unique, additional filings - details on next page

What Our Customers Are Saying...

Codi Woodland

“Everyone needs Nonprofit Auto-Pilot! Me most of all..."

Guys, you've been with me since I started, and I love how easy and streamlined it was to get started with Incorporation and Tax Exempt Status. But I'm not the greatest at keeping up with annual bureaucratic filings and paperwork. So I REALLY appreciate you rolling out this service - it is just what we all need!

Codi Woodman - Serial Nonprofit Founder, Minnesota


John Boyle, EA

“As an accountant, I know Non-Profit Auto-Pilot is essential!"

“Not only have I recommended Instant Nonprofit for 5 years and appreciate their level of excellence, I ALSO know from helping people lower their tax burden, people often get in trouble forgetting to file their IRS 990 and Annual Report!"

John Boyle | EA, CTC - Tax Planner and Advisor, Arizona
Sara Downey Robinson Satisfied Customer

InstantNonprofit will do the hard work for you."

I came home and found my acceptance letter already there and I went to tears.  If I had been bogged down trying to figure out the paperwork I wouldn’t have been able to launch. It’s the best investment I made for my nonprofit, hands down."

Sarah Downey Robinson - Founder, Rise Up Yoga, Colorado

Ensure you you keep your tax exempt status and stay compliant all year long for only $37/mo today!

Don't worry! Everything is backed by our 5-Point Quality Guarantee.

Stay focused on your mission with the experts at Instant Nonprofit handling the IRS & other state agencies over the next 12 months with AUTO-PILOT.

Here’s How It Works…

1. Click "Get Started"

Then checkout. After, you'll be sent a welcome email with the next steps to complete & access to your members area. 

2. Enter Information

Provide some basic information so we can audit your current compliance, submit your filings and do our thing. 

3. Relax! We do the rest.

Relax & receive ongoing training each month. With peace of mind knowing you'll keep your tax exempt status & compliance all year long!

Most customers complete all their work in under 20 minutes!

If just starting, or 2021 cash income was UNDER $50,000...

If last year's cash income was $50,000 to $200,000...

* If a monthly payment plan is selected, Auto-Pilot requires a 12 month commitment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have a current 501(c)3 status to enroll in AUTO-PILOT?

Yes, you first must have your 501(c)3 status approved and current to enroll in AUTOPILOT. 

If you don’t yet have your 501(c)3 status, or need help reinstating your status, we specialize in nonprofit 501(c)3 formation and approval at a fraction of the cost and time of other professional services with simple to use technology and a friendly, expert staff. 

Our 501(c)3 formation and approval services include nonprofit incorporation, EIN, and the 1023 application for IRS approved tax-exempt status with an IRS approval guarantee, or your money back. 

You can learn more about our 501(c)3 packages and pricing here...

What is AUTO-PILOT by Instant Nonprofit and how does it work?

Once you have your 501(c)3 status It’s critical to file your annual federal and state requirements or you risk getting your tax exempt status revoked. Our AUTOPILOT program puts these filing requirements on complete autopilot so you can focus on your mission and we take care of all your paperwork. 

You can check out everything else that you get with AUTOPILOT here…

How long do I need to stay in the AUTO-PILOT program?  What if I decide to cancel?

Signing up for AUTOPILOT requires a 12 month commitment to the program. There’s a lot of work involved in filing your annual federal and state requirements. 


If you don’t, or file them incorrectly, you risk getting your tax exempt status revoked. Worse, you could potentially face additional penalties from the IRS and costly legal issues as a result of that. 


The $37/month spreads out the cost of all this work over the whole year and gives you peace of mind that your nonprofit status is safe and guaranteed.


Our AUTOPILOT program puts these filing requirements on autopilot so you can focus on your mission. If you decide to cancel, you can do so at any time. Just understand that if you cancel before a full 12 month period is up, that also cancels your benefits provided by the AUTOPILOT program. 

I have questions about signing up for AUTO-PILOT before enrolling, who can I talk to?

If you have a few questions you’d like to get answered before joining AUTOPILOT,  then please book a no-cost consultation call on our calendar here and we’ll be happy to answer anything for you. 

Rest Assured With Our 5-Point Quality Guarantee

At Instant Nonprofit all we do is file for nonprofit status and help good people, just like you, stay in compliance with the IRS. We’ve helped thousands of people make their dream of a nonprofit a reality. We use systems and have figured out exactly what the IRS requires, specifically how they want it filed, and precisely when they want it submitted. 

Have the Experts at Instant Nonprofit on your team throughout the year to take care of your IRS filings, keep you compliant, and monitor your status to avoid revocation of your 501(c)3 Nonprofit by the State or IRS... ...without mission-stopping distractions and legal fees. 

IRS Approval Assurance: We take you from Idea to IRS 501(c)3, guaranteed. Don't be fooled by piecemeal offers.

No "Brain Damage": Easy-to-use technology, no confusing paperwork. Your caring Specialist handles your file A to Z.

Done-For-You: Check out, create your profile, & authorize work - and you're all done! We handle everything from there.

No Secrets: No hidden fees, no surprises! You 'll know what to expect, how it works, and we'll update you along the way.

Pay-It-Forward Policy: Your feedback helps us constantly improve, so we can pay-it-forward to our next Founder.

Ensure you you keep your tax exempt status and stay compliant all year long for only $37/mo today!

Don't worry! Everything is backed by our 5-Point Quality Guarantee.

Ready to start, but still have questions?

Book a consult with a nonprofit specialist now to talk about whether Auto-Pilot is right for you and get your questions answered.