I work as a consultant with small museums and historical groups assisting them  with grant writing, national register applications and educational programming. I have had several requests recently to help file for non-profit status. I checked out the form online (27 pages) and found that to have it filled in professionally costs about $1000. 

Has anyone had experience filling it in themselves?
Did you have someone fill it in for you? Who and how much?
Is there free help somewhere?

Thanks for your help and suggestions.
Janice Armstrong
Milford, NJ

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