Built by a founder who did it himself

The right way to start
your nonprofit.

Most nonprofits make avoidable mistakes in their first year. Nascent Cause walks you through every step in the correct order — the way that gives you the best chance of IRS approval, legal protection, and long-term success.

From the Founder
"I built Roll Out PTSD, Inc. without a lawyer. No consultant, no expensive guide. Just research and determination — and figuring it out step by step. I made this so you don't have to figure it out alone."
✦ No forms yet — just a conversation
The Correct Order
Every step in the sequence that maximizes your chance of IRS approval on the first application.
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Real Documents
Bylaws, policies, and minutes templates built from your actual information — not generic placeholders.
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State by State
Pre-filled filing guides for every US state and territory. Direct links to official filing portals.
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Stays With You
Compliance calendar, document repository, and renewal tracking — active long after approval.
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Organization Profile
YOUR INFORMATION HUB
Must match exactly what you file with your state
National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities — used on your 1023-EZ
Date your organizing documents were formally adopted
Get yours free at IRS.gov — needed after state incorporation
Unique Entity Identifier — required for federal grants and SAM.gov
Add each state where your organization is registered for charitable solicitation or qualified to do business. Each state has its own registered agent requirement.
All officers must be unrelated individuals. This information is used in your bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and 1023-EZ application.
Required before filing with your state or the IRS

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Bylaws Questionnaire
BUILD YOUR GOVERNING DOCUMENT
Board
Meetings
Officers
Finance
Policies
Minimum number of directors
The IRS recommends at least 3 unrelated directors for 501(c)(3) status
Maximum number of directors
Leave blank if you prefer no maximum
Board term length
Term limits
Can a director return after a break?
Saving your vision
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Organizing your profile...
Mapping your state requirements...
Setting up your compliance roadmap...
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From the Founder
"Every document in this dashboard is a real step toward making your vision official. The paperwork is not the mission — but it protects everything you're building. Keep going."
1023-EZ Walkthrough
Federal Application
📋 Federal Application

Let's get your
501(c)(3) status.

The Form 1023-EZ lives on Pay.gov and takes most people one to two hours. We'll walk through every question in plain English so you're just copying answers when you open the form.

From the Founder
"I did this on a Saturday morning. One cup of coffee, no lawyer, no consultant. The form is not as scary as it looks — it just needs someone to translate it into English first. That's exactly what this does."
What you'll need
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Filing fee: $275 — paid at the end on Pay.gov. Non-refundable. Complete this walkthrough fully before submitting.
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Privacy Policy
NASCENT CAUSE
Last updated: May 2026
What we collect

When you create an account we collect your email address and password (stored securely via Supabase Auth — we never see your password in plain text).

When you use the platform we collect the information you enter — your organization's name, mission, board member information, state registration details, and bylaws questionnaire answers. We also store conversation transcripts from the founding conversation so you can return to them.

Why we collect it

Everything we collect is used to provide the service — to pre-populate your documents, generate your compliance checklist, and personalize the guidance Claude gives you. We do not sell your data. We do not share it with advertisers. We do not use it for any purpose other than operating Nascent Cause.

How we protect it

Your data is stored in Supabase with Row Level Security — meaning your records are only accessible to you. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We use Netlify serverless functions to proxy all AI API calls so your data never goes directly to third-party servers from your browser.

Third parties

We use Supabase for database and authentication, Netlify for hosting, and Anthropic's Claude API to power the AI features. We use Stripe for payment processing. None of these providers receive your organization's content data — only the minimum necessary to operate their service (authentication tokens, payment information).

Your rights

You can request a copy of all data we hold about you, or request that your account and all associated data be permanently deleted. To make either request email us at info@nascentcause.com or use the deletion option below.

Cookies

We use only the cookies necessary for authentication — a session token that keeps you logged in. We do not use tracking cookies or analytics cookies.

Contact

Questions about this policy: info@nascentcause.com

Delete my account

This will permanently delete your account and all associated data — your organization profile, board members, bylaws answers, conversation history, and generated documents. This cannot be undone.