Best State for Nomads to Form a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit
Hi guys 👋 Looking for advice on the best state to form and run a 501(c)(3) for a nonprofit project by digital nomads. AI suggestions have been pretty generic and don’t really fit our case, so we’d love input from people with real experience. Also, just to clarify upfront: under the law, a 501(c)(3) cannot be an LLC — it must be a nonprofit corporation, with the corresponding compliance requirements. Our situation: 1. 5 directors (all natural persons); operations fully outside the U.S. 2. No active solicitation in the U.S. → ideally no need for AG registration 3. No need for director privacy (names can be public on the Secretary of State) 4. Expected annual revenue well under $50k (below IRS thresholds) 5. Minimal formation costs, and ideally $0 annual state-level maintenance fees Given this setup, which state would you recommend and why? Also—are there any videos or content from James Baker where he discusses the best states for forming a 501(c)(3)? Thanks a lot 🙏