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Cost to start a nonprofit in West Virginia

Filing nonprofit articles in West Virginia costs $25. For a small charity that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS formation costs come to about $315 in year one and $40 a year after that.

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

West Virginia nonprofit fee table

ItemFeeHow oftenStatus
Articles of Incorporation (non-profit, CD-1NP)$25 (veteran-owned waived).$25One timeverified source
State nonprofit reportDue: June 30 (filing period Jan 1 – June 30)$25 (annual)annualverified source
Charity registrationWest Virginia Secretary of StateRequired; 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 (annual collections)
  • <1000000$15
  • >=1000000$50

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West Virginia nonprofit cost FAQ

How much does it cost to start a nonprofit in West Virginia?

For a small charity (under $50,000 a year) that asks for donations, confirmed state and IRS fees in West Virginia come to about $315 in year one, including the IRS Form 1023-EZ fee of $275, and about $40 a year after that.

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

$25 (Articles of Incorporation (non-profit, CD-1NP)). $25 (veteran-owned waived).

Does West Virginia require charity registration?

Required; fee tiered by revenue. CHR-1 registration $15 (under $1M/yr) or $50 (over $1M).

Does a West Virginia nonprofit have to file a yearly report?

$25 (annual). $25 annual report fee referenced on the articles form.

Official sources

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

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