UPDATE SUITE
We understand that there are many challenging situations churches and ministries can find themselves in when it comes to legal compliance. The process can seem overwhelming, and you may not know where to start. That's why our team at StartCHURCH created the Update Suite!
Whether you need to reinstate with the IRS, register as a charity in your state, or reclassify your organization, the Update Suite will help you restore your ministry or change your documents to align with the new vision God has given you.
Update Suite will guide you through meeting legal requirements in these areas:
Governing Documents Update
Have you made significant changes to your organization's articles of incorporation, voting membership, or constitution and bylaws? If so, you may need a governing documents update to stay compliant. We will help you update your governing documents and file the necessary paperwork with the IRS to get on the right path!
Reclassification
When an organization's purpose and activities majorly shift, you will need to reclassify. For example, a ministry may change its activities to become a church. In such cases, a ministry should reclassify as a church since churches are not required to file Form 990 annually. With Update Suite, you can reclassify your organization to align with the new vision God has given you!
Reinstatement
Has the IRS revoked your ministry's tax-exempt status? This is often the case for ministries that fail to file Form 990s for three consecutive years. Good news! Through Update Suite, you can get back in right standing with the IRS and reinstate your ministry.
Charity Registration
Each state has its own rules regarding nonprofit registration—including varied forms, fees, and exemptions. Now you can ensure you are meeting your state’s specific requirements so you can receive tax-deductible donations.
Dissolution
Ministries and churches may come to an end for various reasons—but the dissolution process doesn’t have to be complicated. Update Suite will simplify the process for you!
Name Change
A change of name is necessary due to shifts within an organization, such as a church merger or leadership transfer. Now you can easily change your name to reflect your organization's new goals!
By combining today’s legal requirements with user-friendly resources, you will feel confident that you are making the needed updates to protect your church or ministry.
- Step-by-step instructions
- Easy-to-use tool
- Customizable resources
- 24/7 unlimited access to software
- State specific guidelines*
With the Update Suite, you will receive several downloadable documents and forms that are customizable for your organization. These documents include:
FEIN Name Change Letter
Federal Name Change Form
Approve Dissolution Board Meeting Minutes
Donated Assets Board Meeting Minutes
Transfer Assets Board Meeting Minutes
Church to Ministry Letter
Ministry to Church Letter
State Specific Amendment
State Specific Restated*
State Specific Name Change Amendment*
State Specific Charity Registration*
Report of Legal Organs
State Specific Charity Registration Form*
Form 4506A
Form 8822
*At this time we only have guidelines available for California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Virginia.
You will have 12 months of full access to The Update Suite, so that you can make changes in your organization with this step-by-step instruction guide. This access is cloud-based and can be utilized across all web-enabled platforms.
The Update Suite™ is one of three suites included in our GetRIGHT Program. By purchasing the GetRIGHT Program, you will be given access to Compliance Suite™, Minister's Suite™, and the Update Suite™. In addition to the software, you will also get FREE clerical services that will put a specialist to work for you filling out the paperwork as you direct. That's right! We will assist you through the whole process!
Don't wait any longer to get right! Give us a call today, and we will get to work on helping you protect your God-given vision.
Are you ready to get started?
Do you have any questions or concerns?
Whatever they may be, we are here for you. Call us today and one of our specialists will gladly assist you with your needs.
Fill out the form below and one of our church plant specialists will give you a call.