Costs of a supporting organization

This document breaks down the costs of creating and running a supporting organization (SO) at NCF. Givers use SOs to structure larger charitable giving, joining a community that’s mobilized more than $25 billion.

Beyond NCF’s fees, there are outside costs too, starting with a one-time setup fee of roughly $6,000 to $8,000 under NCF’s group exemption, or $15,000+ for a separate IRS exemption. Ongoing outside costs include annual audits ($3,000 to $15,000+ depending on scope), state registration fees, payroll, board expenses, and insurance.