Free nonprofit tools & calculators

Interactive checklists, calculators, and research tools for nonprofit founders, treasurers, fiscal sponsors, and club leaders—no Alignmint account required. For downloadable templates, see Templates & Resources.

Quick Answer: free nonprofit tools

Use the startup cost calculator and Form 1023 checklist when forming a 501(c)(3). Search live federal grants on the grant finder, model fiscal sponsor fees with the fee calculator, and browse club tools if you manage a social club or Greek chapter.

Starting a nonprofit

Interactive checklists and calculators for incorporation, 501(c)(3) eligibility, startup costs, and Form 1023 prep.

Start a nonprofit hub

Nonprofit Startup Checklist

State-specific checklist with filing portal links and progress tracking.

Startup Cost Calculator

Estimate incorporation, IRS, solicitation, and first-year costs by state.

501(c)(3) Eligibility Quiz

See whether a 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), or fiscal sponsorship fits your project.

Business Plan Generator

Generate a printable nonprofit business plan outline for boards and grants.

Bylaws Generator

Guided questions to draft nonprofit bylaws with IRS-aware language.

Form 1023 Prep Checklist

Compare Form 1023 and 1023-EZ, confirm Pay.gov fees, and prepare documents.

Fiscal sponsorship

Model sponsor fees and compare platform costs before you onboard sponsored projects.

Fiscal sponsors hub

Fiscal Sponsor Fee Calculator

Estimate sponsor fee revenue across organizations and compare fee structures.

Grants & funding

Search open federal grants from Grants.gov and browse category guides for your mission.

Grant finder

Church Grants Guide

Federal grant search guidance for churches and faith-based nonprofits.

School Grants Guide

Grant opportunities for schools, education programs, and student services.

Nonprofit Startup Grants

Grant search guidance for new nonprofits and early-stage community programs.

Clubs & associations

Educational calculators and checklists for social clubs, Greek Life chapters, and treasurers.

Clubs & associations hub

Club Dues Calculator

Model dues revenue, payment fees, reserves, and nonmember income share.

501(c)(7) Readiness Checker

Review social club recordkeeping before advisor or tax conversations.

501(c)(7) Nonmember Income Calculator

Estimate outside-membership and public-use income for year-end planning.

Social Club Filing Calendar

Federal overview for annual records, possible 990-T questions, and payroll reminders.

Treasurer Transition Checklist

Handoff checklist for incoming club treasurers and officer transitions.

Greek Life Organization Directory

Research directory with official council and organization resources.

Operations & research

Public readiness checks, nonprofit directory browse, and migration planning.

Nonprofit Health Check

Educational readiness checklist from public Form 990 signals and operational cues.

Nonprofit Directory

Browse public nonprofit profiles built from cached IRS 990 data.

Nonprofit Data Migration Hub

Pick your current system and see what usually moves in a free migration review.

Templates & downloads

Email-gated spreadsheets and checklists for finance, compliance, and club recordkeeping.

Templates & resources

Chart of Accounts Template

Starter nonprofit chart of accounts mapped to fund accounting workflows.

Form 990 Checklist

Year-end checklist before your CPA or board reviews the annual return.

Data Migration Checklist

Exports to gather before switching donor, accounting, or volunteer systems.

Common questions

Are Alignmint nonprofit tools really free?

Which tool should I use first when starting a nonprofit?

Do these tools replace legal or tax advice?

Need fund accounting and donor CRM too?

Alignmint combines fund accounting, donor management, volunteers, and events in one platform. Free for nonprofits up to $100K in annual donations.