This page collects information on the 501(c)(3) (charitable organization) applications process, under the assumption that we are going to try for that. See also LegalEntityType and LegalEntity.

Forms

Short Title	Full Title	Purpose	Status
Form SS-4	Application for Employer Identification Number	Identifies us to the IRS	Completed
Form 1023	Application for Recognition of Exemption	Proves to the IRS we are a charitable organization	Not started
Form 8718	User Fee for Exempt Organization Determination Letter Request	Determines and submits fee for applicaton	Not started

IRS Guidance

• Publication 557, Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization
• Instruction 1023, Application for Recognition of Exemption (PDF)

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