Our group just got our 501(c)(c) status. We did it with four board members; two of us were founding members. We were never asked about the make-up of our board. We did, however, incorporate in our state first and then we had a tax/accounting specialist (not necessarily a CPA) do the paperwork for us. She was happy to help and in lieu of payment, we've given her 'patron' status.

Originally posted by laurielu Oh, I should add that the IRS fees are rather steep. We paid $750 for the 501(c)(3) because we had over a certain amount in our bank account.   L.