To apply for recognition by the IRS of exempt status under IRC Section 501(c)(3), you must use either Form 1023 or Form 1023-EZ. All organizations seeking exemption under IRC Section 501(c)(3) can use Form 1023, but certain small organizations can apply using the shorter Form 1023-EZ.
Organizations that received their IRS determination during and after 2014 may be able to find a copy of the 501(c)(3) letter on the Tax Exempt Organization Search page. For changes to your organization's name, address, or other basic information, see Update Your IRS Information.
Tax-exempt organizations must make their federal exemption applications and annual informational tax returns available for inspection by the public upon request.
You can obtain the letter by having an officer or trustee contact IRS Customer Account Services by phone, mail, or fax. If you submit the request in writing, be sure to include the organization's name, Employer Identification Number (EIN), and authorized signature of the officer or trustee.
Any of the following is acceptable evidence of nonprofit status: (a) a reference to the applicant organization's listing in the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) most recent list of tax-exempt organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code; (b) a copy of a currently valid IRS tax exemption certificate; (c) ...
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Requesting Copies Older organizations can request a copy of the determination letter by submitting Form 4506-A to the IRS. Alternatively, you can request an affirmation letter, which will confirm that your nonprofit is tax-exempt as of the date of the request.
Organizations that received their IRS determination during and after 2014 may be able to find a copy of the 501(c)(3) letter on the Tax Exempt Organization Search page. For changes to your organization's name, address, or other basic information, see Update Your IRS Information.
Ask the organization for an IRS letter of determination, or check the Secretary of State's website for the state in which the nonprofit is registered. Religious organizations are automatically tax-exempt if they meet IRS requirements and may not always appear on exemption lists.
A tax exempt organization may need a letter to confirm its tax-exempt status or to reflect a change in its name or address. If so, an organization may generally contact Customer Account Services by phone, letter, or fax to request an affirmation letter.