4 years ago
I originally used CharityNet USA to assist with cr...
I originally used CharityNet USA to assist with creating my first non-profit organization a year ago. The customer service was good and the paperwork was approved by the state and IRS with zero issues. I ended up needing to change the name, the state in which the headquarters is located in and added services to my existing non-profit. I called CharityNet USA to assist with my non-profit needs and did not receive the same customer service! It took almost a week for them to even submit me an invoice for the charges and another 5 days for Leslie to even start on my case. Leslie (the representative assigned to my case) did not take the time to speak with me to ensure that she fully understood what is that I needed changed and what my goals were with my non-profit. In my opinion, CharityNet USA is suppose to be the experts, therefore, they are suppose to help their clients avoid any pitfalls and to ensure all their needs are met in a timely and professional matter. I also experienced a wait time of 1 month until I received my revised documents that contained numerous errors! I called to speak with Leslie's Manager, Maria whom by the way could care less about the subpar customer service and work her subordinate provided. Maria didn't even apologize to me nor did she try to figure out how rectify the situation. Her response was that Leslie will reach out to me by close of business today. I even reached out to the Director of CharityNet USA and his response was that the order was submitted wrong in the system because Leslie didn't even submit the forms to dissolve my non-profit in the previous state that is was registered in! The Director also was continuously hesitant to hand my case off to another consultant due to Leslie's incompetence because he "Didn't want to have to pay another consultant"! How is that my problem?!?! A business is suppose to go above and beyond to make sure the customer is satisfied with the services that they receive because they are paying for a service that a business agreed to provide...and in this case, the service was not provided! The Director also promised that another consultant would give me a call the next day and it has been 3 business days and a new consultant has not reached out to me. In addition, I spoke with another company in my local area and together, we confirmed with the IRS that a new 1023 along with the $850 IRS fee is not required in my situation. However, CharityNet USA had me setup to file a 1023 and pay the $850 IRS fee! My advice...stay far away from this incompetent company! My personal experience has not been a good one and I just want to warn people before they waste their time and hard earned money on a company that does not value its customers.