Nonprofit Corporate Seal Generator
Design a round seal for a nonprofit corporation or foundation — the organization's legal name around the top, NONPROFIT CORPORATION along the bottom and the year of incorporation under a center star.
Make this seal your own
Open this template in the free online editor to change the text, fonts, colors and size, then export a transparent PNG or vector SVG.
Customize in editorAt a glance
- Shape
- Round
- Ink colour
- #1E3A8A
- Centre element
- Five-point star
- Typeface
- Georgia
- Ring text
- SAMPLE FOUNDATION, INC.
- Bottom text
- NONPROFIT CORPORATION
- Border
- Double ring
About this seal
A nonprofit corporation may adopt a corporate seal in its bylaws, though most states no longer require one. Where it is used, it authenticates board resolutions, membership and donor certificates, grant paperwork and official letters. The design follows the corporate-seal pattern: the full legal name (often ending in Inc.), a descriptor such as NONPROFIT CORPORATION, and the year or state of incorporation.
Common uses
- Board resolutions and secretary's certificates
- Membership, award and donor certificates
- Grant applications and official letters
- Embosser artwork and printed stationery
How to create it
- Open the template — the round nonprofit seal layout is pre-applied.
- Replace SAMPLE FOUNDATION, INC. with your organization's legal name.
- Edit the bottom arc and the year of incorporation.
- Choose a color and keep the star or add your own center mark.
- Export a transparent PNG, SVG or PDF.
Frequently asked questions
Is a corporate seal required for a nonprofit?
Usually not. Most states make a corporate seal optional; check your bylaws, which may say whether the organization has adopted one and what it looks like.
Can I use a nonprofit seal on certificates?
Yes — membership, award and donor certificates are one of the most common uses. Export a PNG or SVG and place it next to the officers' signatures.
Legal & usage
Seals render in your browser for design and demonstration. A seal does not replace the signature of an authorized officer, and you should only create a seal for an organization you are authorized to represent.
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