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Cost to start a nonprofit in Oregon

Filing nonprofit articles in Oregon costs $50. For a small charity that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS formation costs come to about $325 in year one and $100 a year after that.

Last checked October 28, 2026 · core fees verified on official state pages

Oregon nonprofit fee table

ItemFeeHow oftenStatus
Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation$50.$50One timeverified source
State nonprofit reportDue: Anniversary date of incorporation$50 (annual)annualverified source
Charity registrationOregon Department of Justice, Charitable Activities SectionRequired; fee tiered by revenueannualverified source
IRS Form 1023-EZ / Form 1023$275 / $600One timeverified source
IRS Form 990-N, 990-EZ or 990No IRS feeYearlyverified source
Registered agent$0 if a director serves; typically $100–150/yr paidYearlytypical market range
Charity registration fee tiers (total revenue (CT-12), plus net-asset fee of 0.01% of net assets above $50,000 (max $2,000))
  • 0-24999$20
  • 25000-49999$50
  • 50000-99999$90
  • 100000-249999$150
  • 250000-499999$200
  • 500000-999999$300
  • >=1000000$400

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Oregon nonprofit cost FAQ

How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in Oregon?

For a small charity (under $50,000 a year) that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS fees in Oregon come to about $325 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275, and about $100 a year after that.

What is the filing fee for nonprofit articles of incorporation in Oregon?

$50 (Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation). $50.

Does Oregon require charity registration?

Required; fee tiered by revenue. No fee with registration (RF-C); annual CT-12 revenue fee ($20 minimum) plus net-assets fee; due 4 months 15 days after FYE.

Does a Oregon nonprofit have to file a yearly report?

$50 (annual). Nonprofit renewal (annual report) $50.

Official sources

Checked October 28, 2026. Fees change; confirm on the official site before filing.

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