Virginia Non-Profit 501(c)(3) Amendment Language Template

The Virginia 501(c)(3) Articles of Amendment Template provides IRS-compliant amendment language required for nonprofit organizations seeking or maintaining federal tax-exempt status. This template includes the specific purpose clause, private benefit clause, political activity restrictions, and dissolution language commonly required by the IRS for 501(c)(3) approval.
⚠️ This template should only be used if your organization already has approved Articles of Incorporation on file and needs to update or add required IRS compliance language. It is not intended for forming a new nonprofit.
This document is designed for use when filing Articles of Amendment with the Virginia State Corporation Commission (SCC). It must be uploaded as part of the SCC filing process before submitting payment, or attached during the amendment filing when correcting or adding required IRS language to existing Articles of Incorporation.
This template follows a structure that has been successfully accepted by the Virginia SCC and aligns with federal IRS requirements. It is suitable for nonprofits that need to add or update 501(c)(3) compliance language prior to submitting IRS Form 1023 or Form 1023-EZ.
For best results, this template is recommended for use alongside the same “Register Your Nonprofit with the Virginia SCC” guide used with the Articles of Incorporation template.
How This Template Is Used with the Virginia SCC
Log in to the Virginia SCC Clerk’s Information System
Select the option to file Articles of Amendment for a Nonstock Corporation
Complete the online filing fields
Upload this completed template as the amendment attachment
Review your filing
Submit and pay the SCC filing fee
If the required IRS language is missing from your original Articles of Incorporation, this amendment should be filed before or alongside your IRS tax-exemption application.
Cost Comparison
Organizations may choose to hire a third party to prepare and file Articles of Amendment and related nonprofit compliance documents. Depending on the level of service, this can cost anywhere from $300 to $5,000 or more, especially if an attorney or CPA is involved.
Organizations that complete the filing themselves are generally only responsible for state and federal filing fees, which are typically around $100, depending on the filing type and timing.
This template is offered at $5.99 as a cost-effective educational resource to help organizations prepare the required amendment language and complete the filing process independently.
Disclaimer & Refund Policy
This template and all related materials are provided for educational purposes only and do not constitute legal or tax advice. Users should consult qualified legal or tax professionals to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
All sales are final. No refunds are provided for this product.