INSTRUCTIONS: APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 501(c)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (Form 1023)

If your organization qualifies for tax-exempt recognition under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, apply for this status using form 1023. This document can be obtained from the website maintained by the Internal Revenue Service.

Application For Recognition Of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code 1023 Step 1: Part I concerns identification of the applicant. Complete lines 1 through 12 as instructed.

Application For Recognition Of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code 1023 Step 2: Part II concerns your organization structure. Complete lines 1 through 5 as instructed.

Application For Recognition Of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code 1023 Step 3: Part III concerns required provisions in your organizing document. Complete lines 1 through 2c as instructed.

Application For Recognition Of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code 1023 Step 4: Part IV requires you to provide a separately attached narrative description of your activities.

Application For Recognition Of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code 1023 Step 5: Part V concerns employee compensation and other financial arrangements with officers, directors, trustees and independent contractors.

Application For Recognition Of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code 1023 Step 6: Part VI concerns your members and other individuals or organizations which receive benefits from you.

Application For Recognition Of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code 1023 Step 7: Part VII concerns your organization's history. Complete lines 1 and 2 as instructed.

Application For Recognition Of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code 1023 Step 8: Part VIII concerns your specific activities. Complete lines 1 through 22 as instructed.

Application For Recognition Of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code 1023 Step 9: Part IX concerns financial data. Complete Parts A and B as instructed.

Application For Recognition Of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) Of The Internal Revenue Code 1023 Step 10: Part X concerns your public charity status, while Part XI concerns user fee information. Complete both sections as instructed.