Free 30-Minute Consultation for New Clients

New clients are invited to schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation with Lone Star Non-Profit Development Collaborative. This introductory session provides an opportunity to discuss your organization’s goals, challenges, and current stage of development while identifying the services and support that may best meet your needs.

Whether you are forming a new nonprofit, seeking tax-exempt status, strengthening your organizational infrastructure, or exploring fundraising and grant opportunities, this consultation is designed to provide initial guidance and help determine the next steps for your organization.

30-Minute Service Consultation

Our 30-minute Service Consultation is designed for clients who need focused guidance on a specific nonprofit matter, project, or organizational challenge. This session may be used to discuss nonprofit development, tax-exempt status, organizational infrastructure, fundraising, grant strategy, program development, board matters, or other areas related to building and strengthening a nonprofit organization.

During the consultation, Lone Star Non-Profit Development Collaborative will review your primary concern, provide strategic guidance, and help identify practical next steps based on your organization’s needs and goals.

Small Nonprofit Formation & Tax-Exempt Application Assistance- Does not include IRS Fees of $375

Designed for emerging nonprofit organizations that expect annual gross receipts of $50,000 or less in their first three years, this service provides guided support through nonprofit formation and the federal tax-exempt application process.

Lone Star Non-Profit Development Collaborative assists organizations with establishing a strong organizational foundation, reviewing eligibility requirements, preparing required formation documents, developing their charitable purpose and organizational structure, and completing the appropriate application for recognition of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

Our goal is to make the formation process easier to understand while helping new nonprofit leaders begin with the structure, knowledge, and resources needed to grow responsibly and serve their communities effectively.

Nonprofit Formation & Comprehensive Tax-Exempt Application Assistance- Organizations with gross revenue over $50,000 annually.

Includes By-Laws and Articles of Incorporation- does not include IRS fees ($750)

Designed for organizations that anticipate annual gross receipts of more than $50,000, this service provides comprehensive support through the nonprofit formation and federal tax-exempt recognition process.

Lone Star Non-Profit Development Collaborative assists organizations with developing a strong organizational foundation, establishing an appropriate governance structure, preparing required formation documents, defining charitable programs and activities, and completing the comprehensive application for recognition of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, including IRS Form 1023 when applicable.

Our support extends beyond completing an application. We work with nonprofit leaders to strengthen organizational infrastructure, clarify program goals, develop sustainable operating practices, and prepare the organization for future fundraising, grant opportunities, partnerships, and long-term growth.

Our goal is to help organizations begin with the structure, strategy, and foundation necessary to operate responsibly, meet regulatory requirements, and create lasting impact in the communities they serve.

Grant Consultation & Writing (Proposals Under $50,000)

Lone Star Non-Profit Development Collaborative provides comprehensive grant support to help nonprofit organizations identify funding opportunities, strengthen their grant readiness, and/or develop competitive proposals.

Our services include grant consultation, funding research, opportunity matching, proposal development, application review, and grant writing support. We work with organizations to clearly communicate their mission, programs, community impact, goals, and funding needs in a way that aligns with funder priorities.

Our goal is not only to help organizations pursue funding, but also to strengthen their overall fundraising strategy and improve their ability to build sustainable relationships with foundations, corporations, and other funding partners.

All proposals are subjectively reviewed- Lone Star does not guarantee the award of any grant proposal submitted.

Grant Consultation & Writing (Proposals Over $50,000)

Lone Star Non-Profit Development Collaborative provides comprehensive grant support to help nonprofit organizations identify funding opportunities, strengthen their grant readiness, and/or develop competitive proposals.

Our services include grant consultation, funding research, opportunity matching, proposal development, application review, and grant writing support. We work with organizations to clearly communicate their mission, programs, community impact, goals, and funding needs in a way that aligns with funder priorities.

Our goal is not only to help organizations pursue funding, but also to strengthen their overall fundraising strategy and improve their ability to build sustainable relationships with foundations, corporations, and other funding partners.

All proposals are subjectively reviewed- Lone Star does not guarantee the award of any grant proposal submitted.

Grant Consultation & Writing (Proposals Over $100,000)

Lone Star Non-Profit Development Collaborative provides comprehensive grant support to help nonprofit organizations identify funding opportunities, strengthen their grant readiness, and/or develop competitive proposals.

Our services include grant consultation, funding research, opportunity matching, proposal development, application review, and grant writing support. We work with organizations to clearly communicate their mission, programs, community impact, goals, and funding needs in a way that aligns with funder priorities.

Our goal is not only to help organizations pursue funding, but also to strengthen their overall fundraising strategy and improve their ability to build sustainable relationships with foundations, corporations, and other funding partners.

All proposals are subjectively reviewed- Lone Star does not guarantee the award of any grant proposal submitted.

IRS Submission Fee for Small Non-Profits (Annual revenue under $50,000 for first 3 years)