You must apply for a sales tax exemption (E) number by sending in: Form STAX-1, Application for Sales Tax Exemption, The articles of incorporation, The bylaws, The IRS letter, reflecting federal tax-exempt status,
There must be at least three directors. They do not have to be Illinois residents or corporation members, but you may require these and any other qualifications you choose.
The IRS generally requires a minimum of three board members for every nonprofit, but does not dictate board term length. What is important to remember is that board service terms aren't intended to be perpetual, and are typically one to five years.
Contrary to popular belief, neither nonprofit incorporation nor federal 501c (3) tax status makes an Illinois nonprofit corporation automatically eligible for property tax exemption. Under Illinois law, every property owner is responsible for paying taxes until it proves that it is entitled to an exemption.
The Attorney General's Office can tell you if a charitable organization is registered and current in its reporting requirements. If the charity is registered, the Attorney General's Charitable Trust Bureau can provide the following public information: CO-1 registration form. Articles of incorporation or trust ...
To apply for tax-exempt status, your organization will need to either complete Form 1023 or Form 1024. The forms are available online at - exempt-status.
All charities that solicit in Illinois should be registered with the Office of the Attorney General. The Attorney General's Office can tell you if a charitable organization is registered and current in its reporting requirements.
There can be a significant delay (months) between the issuance by the IRS of a tax-exemption determination letter (or reinstatement) for an organization and the time the organization is listed in the IRS public database called the Exempt Organizations Business Master File Extract.