Tools for the work in front of you.
Use calculators, checklists, generators, grant search, and planning tools without creating an Alignmint account.
Choose the task.
20 free tools and resource paths, organized by the work they help you finish.
Nonprofit Startup Checklist
State-specific checklist with filing portal links and progress tracking.
Open toolStartup Cost Calculator
Estimate incorporation, IRS, solicitation, and first-year costs by state.
Open tool501(c)(3) Eligibility Quiz
See whether a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or fiscal sponsorship fits your project.
Open toolBusiness Plan Generator
Generate a printable nonprofit business plan outline for boards and grants.
Open toolBylaws Generator
Guided questions to draft nonprofit bylaws with IRS-aware language.
Open toolForm 1023 Prep Checklist
Compare Form 1023 and 1023-EZ, confirm Pay.gov fees, and prepare documents.
Open toolFiscal Sponsor Fee Calculator
Estimate sponsor fee revenue across organizations and compare fee structures.
Open toolFederal Grant Finder
Search current Grants.gov opportunities, save a shortlist, compare deadlines, and export a grant calendar.
Open toolClub Dues Calculator
Model dues revenue, payment fees, reserves, and nonmember income share.
Open tool501(c)(7) Readiness Checker
Review social club recordkeeping before advisor or tax conversations.
Open tool501(c)(7) Nonmember Income Calculator
Estimate outside-membership and public-use income for year-end planning.
Open toolSocial Club Filing Calendar
Federal overview for annual records, possible 990-T questions, and payroll reminders.
Open toolTreasurer Transition Checklist
Handoff checklist for incoming club treasurers and officer transitions.
Open toolGreek Life Organization Directory
Research directory with official council and organization resources.
Open toolNonprofit Health Check
Educational readiness checklist from public Form 990 signals and operational cues.
Open toolNonprofit Directory
Browse public nonprofit profiles built from cached IRS 990 data.
Open toolNonprofit Data Migration Hub
Pick your current system and see what usually moves in a free migration review.
Open toolChart of Accounts Template
Starter nonprofit chart of accounts mapped to fund accounting workflows.
Open toolForm 990 Checklist
Year-end checklist before your CPA or board reviews the annual return.
Open toolData Migration Checklist
Exports to gather before switching donor, accounting, or volunteer systems.
Open toolA few useful answers.
These tools are practical starting points. Official agencies and qualified advisors remain the source for legal, tax, and filing decisions.
Are Alignmint nonprofit tools really free?
Yes. The tools on this page are free to use without an Alignmint account. Alignmint software plans are separate—Free covers organizations with up to $100,000 in annual donations.
Which tool should I use first when starting a nonprofit?
Start with the eligibility quiz and cost calculator, then work through the startup checklist and Form 1023 prep checklist for your state.
Do these tools replace legal or tax advice?
No. They summarize common steps and official sources. Confirm fees, forms, and deadlines with your state agencies, the IRS, and qualified advisors.