Department of The Treasury Internal Revenue Service Notice 1382
Department of The Treasury Internal Revenue Service Notice 1382
Department of The Treasury Internal Revenue Service Notice 1382
Form 1023
(Rev. June 2006)
Application for Recognition of Exemption
Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
OMB No. 1545-0056
Note: If exempt status is
approved, this
Department of the Treasury application will be open
Internal Revenue Service for public inspection.
Use the instructions to complete this application and for a definition of all bold items. For additional help, call IRS Exempt
Organizations Customer Account Services toll-free at 1-877-829-5500. Visit our website at www.irs.gov for forms and
publications. If the required information and documents are not submitted with payment of the appropriate user fee, the
application may be returned to you.
Attach additional sheets to this application if you need more space to answer fully. Put your name and EIN on each sheet and
identify each answer by Part and line number. Complete Parts I - XI of Form 1023 and submit only those Schedules (A through
H) that apply to you.
3 Mailing address (Number and street) (see instructions) Room/Suite 4 Employer Identification Number (EIN)
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 5 Month the annual accounting period ends (01 – 12)
c Fax: (optional)
7 Are you represented by an authorized representative, such as an attorney or accountant? If “Yes,” Yes No
provide the authorized representative’s name, and the name and address of the authorized
representative’s firm. Include a completed Form 2848, Power of Attorney and Declaration of
Representative, with your application if you would like us to communicate with your representative.
8 Was a person who is not one of your officers, directors, trustees, employees, or an authorized Yes No
representative listed in line 7, paid, or promised payment, to help plan, manage, or advise you about
the structure or activities of your organization, or about your financial or tax matters? If “Yes,”
provide the person’s name, the name and address of the person’s firm, the amounts paid or
promised to be paid, and describe that person’s role.
9a Organization’s website:
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 24 of the instructions. Cat. No. 17133K Form 1023 (Rev. 6-2006)
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3 Are you an unincorporated association? If “Yes,” attach a copy of your articles of association, Yes No
constitution, or other similar organizing document that is dated and includes at least two signatures.
Include signed and dated copies of any amendments.
4a Are you a trust? If “Yes,” attach a signed and dated copy of your trust agreement. Include signed Yes No
and dated copies of any amendments.
b Have you been funded? If “No,” explain how you are formed without anything of value placed in trust. Yes No
5 Have you adopted bylaws? If “Yes,” attach a current copy showing date of adoption. If “No,” explain Yes No
how your officers, directors, or trustees are selected.
Part III Required Provisions in Your Organizing Document
The following questions are designed to ensure that when you file this application, your organizing document contains the required provisions
to meet the organizational test under section 501(c)(3). Unless you can check the boxes in both lines 1 and 2, your organizing document
does not meet the organizational test. DO NOT file this application until you have amended your organizing document. Submit your
original and amended organizing documents (showing state filing certification if you are a corporation or an LLC) with your application.
1 Section 501(c)(3) requires that your organizing document state your exempt purpose(s), such as charitable,
religious, educational, and/or scientific purposes. Check the box to confirm that your organizing document
meets this requirement. Describe specifically where your organizing document meets this requirement, such as
a reference to a particular article or section in your organizing document. Refer to the instructions for exempt
purpose language. Location of Purpose Clause (Page, Article, and Paragraph):
2a Section 501(c)(3) requires that upon dissolution of your organization, your remaining assets must be used exclusively
for exempt purposes, such as charitable, religious, educational, and/or scientific purposes. Check the box on line 2a to
confirm that your organizing document meets this requirement by express provision for the distribution of assets upon
dissolution. If you rely on state law for your dissolution provision, do not check the box on line 2a and go to line 2c.
2b If you checked the box on line 2a, specify the location of your dissolution clause (Page, Article, and Paragraph).
Do not complete line 2c if you checked box 2a.
2c See the instructions for information about the operation of state law in your particular state. Check this box if
you rely on operation of state law for your dissolution provision and indicate the state:
Part IV Narrative Description of Your Activities
Using an attachment, describe your past, present, and planned activities in a narrative. If you believe that you have already provided some of
this information in response to other parts of this application, you may summarize that information here and refer to the specific parts of the
application for supporting details. You may also attach representative copies of newsletters, brochures, or similar documents for supporting
details to this narrative. Remember that if this application is approved, it will be open for public inspection. Therefore, your narrative
description of activities should be thorough and accurate. Refer to the instructions for information that must be included in your description.
Compensation and Other Financial Arrangements With Your Officers, Directors, Trustees,
Part V
Employees, and Independent Contractors
1a List the names, titles, and mailing addresses of all of your officers, directors, and trustees. For each person listed, state their
total annual compensation, or proposed compensation, for all services to the organization, whether as an officer, employee, or
other position. Use actual figures, if available. Enter “none” if no compensation is or will be paid. If additional space is needed,
attach a separate sheet. Refer to the instructions for information on what to include as compensation.
Compensation amount
Name Title Mailing address (annual actual or estimated)
c List the names, names of businesses, and mailing addresses of your five highest compensated independent contractors
that receive or will receive compensation of more than $50,000 per year. Use the actual figure, if available. Refer to the
instructions for information on what to include as compensation.
Compensation amount
Name Title Mailing address (annual actual or estimated)
The following “Yes” or “No” questions relate to past, present, or planned relationships, transactions, or agreements with your officers,
directors, trustees, highest compensated employees, and highest compensated independent contractors listed in lines 1a, 1b, and 1c.
2a Are any of your officers, directors, or trustees related to each other through family or business Yes No
relationships? If “Yes,” identify the individuals and explain the relationship.
b Do you have a business relationship with any of your officers, directors, or trustees other than Yes No
through their position as an officer, director, or trustee? If “Yes,” identify the individuals and describe
the business relationship with each of your officers, directors, or trustees.
c Are any of your officers, directors, or trustees related to your highest compensated employees or Yes No
highest compensated independent contractors listed on lines 1b or 1c through family or business
relationships? If “Yes,” identify the individuals and explain the relationship.
3a For each of your officers, directors, trustees, highest compensated employees, and highest
compensated independent contractors listed on lines 1a, 1b, or 1c, attach a list showing their name,
qualifications, average hours worked, and duties.
b Do any of your officers, directors, trustees, highest compensated employees, and highest Yes No
compensated independent contractors listed on lines 1a, 1b, or 1c receive compensation from any
other organizations, whether tax exempt or taxable, that are related to you through common
control? If “Yes,” identify the individuals, explain the relationship between you and the other
organization, and describe the compensation arrangement.
4 In establishing the compensation for your officers, directors, trustees, highest compensated
employees, and highest compensated independent contractors listed on lines 1a, 1b, and 1c, the
following practices are recommended, although they are not required to obtain exemption. Answer
“Yes” to all the practices you use.
a Do you or will the individuals that approve compensation arrangements follow a conflict of interest policy? Yes No
b Do you or will you approve compensation arrangements in advance of paying compensation? Yes No
c Do you or will you document in writing the date and terms of approved compensation arrangements? Yes No
6a Do you or will you compensate any of your officers, directors, trustees, highest compensated employees, Yes No
and highest compensated independent contractors listed in lines 1a, 1b, or 1c through non-fixed
payments, such as discretionary bonuses or revenue-based payments? If “Yes,” describe all non-fixed
compensation arrangements, including how the amounts are determined, who is eligible for such
arrangements, whether you place a limitation on total compensation, and how you determine or will
determine that you pay no more than reasonable compensation for services. Refer to the instructions for
Part V, lines 1a, 1b, and 1c, for information on what to include as compensation.
b Do you or will you compensate any of your employees, other than your officers, directors, trustees, Yes No
or your five highest compensated employees who receive or will receive compensation of more than
$50,000 per year, through non-fixed payments, such as discretionary bonuses or revenue-based
payments? If “Yes,” describe all non-fixed compensation arrangements, including how the amounts
are or will be determined, who is or will be eligible for such arrangements, whether you place or will
place a limitation on total compensation, and how you determine or will determine that you pay no
more than reasonable compensation for services. Refer to the instructions for Part V, lines 1a, 1b,
and 1c, for information on what to include as compensation.
7a Do you or will you purchase any goods, services, or assets from any of your officers, directors, Yes No
trustees, highest compensated employees, or highest compensated independent contractors listed in
lines 1a, 1b, or 1c? If “Yes,” describe any such purchase that you made or intend to make, from
whom you make or will make such purchases, how the terms are or will be negotiated at arm’s
length, and explain how you determine or will determine that you pay no more than fair market
value. Attach copies of any written contracts or other agreements relating to such purchases.
b Do you or will you sell any goods, services, or assets to any of your officers, directors, trustees, Yes No
highest compensated employees, or highest compensated independent contractors listed in lines 1a,
1b, or 1c? If “Yes,” describe any such sales that you made or intend to make, to whom you make or
will make such sales, how the terms are or will be negotiated at arm’s length, and explain how you
determine or will determine you are or will be paid at least fair market value. Attach copies of any
written contracts or other agreements relating to such sales.
8a Do you or will you have any leases, contracts, loans, or other agreements with your officers, directors, Yes No
trustees, highest compensated employees, or highest compensated independent contractors listed in
lines 1a, 1b, or 1c? If “Yes,” provide the information requested in lines 8b through 8f.
b Describe any written or oral arrangements that you made or intend to make.
c Identify with whom you have or will have such arrangements.
d Explain how the terms are or will be negotiated at arm’s length.
e Explain how you determine you pay no more than fair market value or you are paid at least fair market value.
f Attach copies of any signed leases, contracts, loans, or other agreements relating to such arrangements.
9a Do you or will you have any leases, contracts, loans, or other agreements with any organization in Yes No
which any of your officers, directors, or trustees are also officers, directors, or trustees, or in which
any individual officer, director, or trustee owns more than a 35% interest? If “Yes,” provide the
information requested in lines 9b through 9f.
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Part VI Your Members and Other Individuals and Organizations That Receive Benefits From You
The following “Yes” or “No” questions relate to goods, services, and funds you provide to individuals and organizations as part
of your activities. Your answers should pertain to past, present, and planned activities. (See instructions.)
1a In carrying out your exempt purposes, do you provide goods, services, or funds to individuals? If Yes No
“Yes,” describe each program that provides goods, services, or funds to individuals.
b In carrying out your exempt purposes, do you provide goods, services, or funds to organizations? If Yes No
“Yes,” describe each program that provides goods, services, or funds to organizations.
2 Do any of your programs limit the provision of goods, services, or funds to a specific individual or Yes No
group of specific individuals? For example, answer “Yes,” if goods, services, or funds are provided
only for a particular individual, your members, individuals who work for a particular employer, or
graduates of a particular school. If “Yes,” explain the limitation and how recipients are selected for
each program.
3 Do any individuals who receive goods, services, or funds through your programs have a family or Yes No
business relationship with any officer, director, trustee, or with any of your highest compensated
employees or highest compensated independent contractors listed in Part V, lines 1a, 1b, and 1c? If
“Yes,” explain how these related individuals are eligible for goods, services, or funds.
Part VII Your History
The following “Yes” or “No” questions relate to your history. (See instructions.)
1 Are you a successor to another organization? Answer “Yes,” if you have taken or will take over the Yes No
activities of another organization; you took over 25% or more of the fair market value of the net
assets of another organization; or you were established upon the conversion of an organization from
for-profit to non-profit status. If “Yes,” complete Schedule G.
2 Are you submitting this application more than 27 months after the end of the month in which you Yes No
were legally formed? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E.
2a Do you attempt to influence legislation? If “Yes,” explain how you attempt to influence legislation Yes No
and complete line 2b. If “No,” go to line 3a.
b Have you made or are you making an election to have your legislative activities measured by Yes No
expenditures by filing Form 5768? If “Yes,” attach a copy of the Form 5768 that was already filed or
attach a completed Form 5768 that you are filing with this application. If “No,” describe whether your
attempts to influence legislation are a substantial part of your activities. Include the time and money
spent on your attempts to influence legislation as compared to your total activities.
3a Do you or will you operate bingo or gaming activities? If “Yes,” describe who conducts them, and Yes No
list all revenue received or expected to be received and expenses paid or expected to be paid in
operating these activities. Revenue and expenses should be provided for the time periods specified
in Part IX, Financial Data.
b Do you or will you enter into contracts or other agreements with individuals or organizations to Yes No
conduct bingo or gaming for you? If “Yes,” describe any written or oral arrangements that you made
or intend to make, identify with whom you have or will have such arrangements, explain how the
terms are or will be negotiated at arm’s length, and explain how you determine or will determine you
pay no more than fair market value or you will be paid at least fair market value. Attach copies or
any written contracts or other agreements relating to such arrangements.
c List the states and local jurisdictions, including Indian Reservations, in which you conduct or will
conduct gaming or bingo.
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c Do you or will you engage in fundraising activities for other organizations? If “Yes,” describe these Yes No
arrangements. Include a description of the organizations for which you raise funds and attach copies
of all contracts or agreements.
d List all states and local jurisdictions in which you conduct fundraising. For each state or local
jurisdiction listed, specify whether you fundraise for your own organization, you fundraise for another
organization, or another organization fundraises for you.
e Do you or will you maintain separate accounts for any contributor under which the contributor has Yes No
the right to advise on the use or distribution of funds? Answer “Yes” if the donor may provide advice
on the types of investments, distributions from the types of investments, or the distribution from the
donor’s contribution account. If “Yes,” describe this program, including the type of advice that may
be provided and submit copies of any written materials provided to donors.
8 Do you or will you enter into joint ventures, including partnerships or limited liability companies Yes No
treated as partnerships, in which you share profits and losses with partners other than section
501(c)(3) organizations? If “Yes,” describe the activities of these joint ventures in which you
participate.
9a Are you applying for exemption as a childcare organization under section 501(k)? If “Yes,” answer Yes No
lines 9b through 9d. If “No,” go to line 10.
b Do you provide child care so that parents or caretakers of children you care for can be gainfully Yes No
employed (see instructions)? If “No,” explain how you qualify as a childcare organization described
in section 501(k).
c Of the children for whom you provide child care, are 85% or more of them cared for by you to Yes No
enable their parents or caretakers to be gainfully employed (see instructions)? If “No,” explain how
you qualify as a childcare organization described in section 501(k).
d Are your services available to the general public? If “No,” describe the specific group of people for Yes No
whom your activities are available. Also, see the instructions and explain how you qualify as a
childcare organization described in section 501(k).
10 Do you or will you publish, own, or have rights in music, literature, tapes, artworks, choreography, Yes No
scientific discoveries, or other intellectual property? If “Yes,” explain. Describe who owns or will
own any copyrights, patents, or trademarks, whether fees are or will be charged, how the fees are
determined, and how any items are or will be produced, distributed, and marketed.
12a Do you or will you operate in a foreign country or countries? If “Yes,” answer lines 12b through Yes No
12d. If “No,” go to line 13a.
b Name the foreign countries and regions within the countries in which you operate.
c Describe your operations in each country and region in which you operate.
d Describe how your operations in each country and region further your exempt purposes.
13a Do you or will you make grants, loans, or other distributions to organization(s)? If “Yes,” answer lines Yes No
13b through 13g. If “No,” go to line 14a.
b Describe how your grants, loans, or other distributions to organizations further your exempt purposes.
c Do you have written contracts with each of these organizations? If “Yes,” attach a copy of each contract. Yes No
d Identify each recipient organization and any relationship between you and the recipient organization.
e Describe the records you keep with respect to the grants, loans, or other distributions you make.
f Describe your selection process, including whether you do any of the following:
(i) Do you require an application form? If “Yes,” attach a copy of the form. Yes No
(ii) Do you require a grant proposal? If “Yes,” describe whether the grant proposal specifies your Yes No
responsibilities and those of the grantee, obligates the grantee to use the grant funds only for the
purposes for which the grant was made, provides for periodic written reports concerning the use
of grant funds, requires a final written report and an accounting of how grant funds were used,
and acknowledges your authority to withhold and/or recover grant funds in case such funds are,
or appear to be, misused.
g Describe your procedures for oversight of distributions that assure you the resources are used to
further your exempt purposes, including whether you require periodic and final reports on the use of
resources.
14a Do you or will you make grants, loans, or other distributions to foreign organizations? If “Yes,” Yes No
answer lines 14b through 14f. If “No,” go to line 15.
b Provide the name of each foreign organization, the country and regions within a country in which
each foreign organization operates, and describe any relationship you have with each foreign
organization.
c Does any foreign organization listed in line 14b accept contributions earmarked for a specific country Yes No
or specific organization? If “Yes,” list all earmarked organizations or countries.
d Do your contributors know that you have ultimate authority to use contributions made to you at your Yes No
discretion for purposes consistent with your exempt purposes? If “Yes,” describe how you relay this
information to contributors.
e Do you or will you make pre-grant inquiries about the recipient organization? If “Yes,” describe these Yes No
inquiries, including whether you inquire about the recipient’s financial status, its tax-exempt status
under the Internal Revenue Code, its ability to accomplish the purpose for which the resources are
provided, and other relevant information.
f Do you or will you use any additional procedures to ensure that your distributions to foreign Yes No
organizations are used in furtherance of your exempt purposes? If “Yes,” describe these procedures,
including site visits by your employees or compliance checks by impartial experts, to verify that grant
funds are being used appropriately.
1a Are you a private foundation? If “Yes,” go to line 1b. If “No,” go to line 5 and proceed as instructed. Yes No
If you are unsure, see the instructions.
b As a private foundation, section 508(e) requires special provisions in your organizing document in
addition to those that apply to all organizations described in section 501(c)(3). Check the box to
confirm that your organizing document meets this requirement, whether by express provision or by
reliance on operation of state law. Attach a statement that describes specifically where your
organizing document meets this requirement, such as a reference to a particular article or section in
your organizing document or by operation of state law. See the instructions, including Appendix B,
for information about the special provisions that need to be contained in your organizing document.
Go to line 2.
2 Are you a private operating foundation? To be a private operating foundation you must engage Yes No
directly in the active conduct of charitable, religious, educational, and similar activities, as opposed
to indirectly carrying out these activities by providing grants to individuals or other organizations. If
“Yes,” go to line 3. If “No,” go to the signature section of Part XI.
3 Have you existed for one or more years? If “Yes,” attach financial information showing that you are a private Yes No
operating foundation; go to the signature section of Part XI. If “No,” continue to line 4.
4 Have you attached either (1) an affidavit or opinion of counsel, (including a written affidavit or opinion Yes No
from a certified public accountant or accounting firm with expertise regarding this tax law matter),
that sets forth facts concerning your operations and support to demonstrate that you are likely to
satisfy the requirements to be classified as a private operating foundation; or (2) a statement
describing your proposed operations as a private operating foundation?
5 If you answered “No” to line 1a, indicate the type of public charity status you are requesting by checking one of the choices below.
You may check only one box.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is:
a 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(i)—a church or a convention or association of churches. Complete and attach Schedule A.
b 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)—a school. Complete and attach Schedule B.
c 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(iii)—a hospital, a cooperative hospital service organization, or a medical research
organization operated in conjunction with a hospital. Complete and attach Schedule C.
d 509(a)(3)—an organization supporting either one or more organizations described in line 5a through c, f, g, or h
or a publicly supported section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organization. Complete and attach Schedule D.
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Consent Fixing Period of Limitations Upon Assessment of Tax Under Section 4940 of the Internal Revenue Code
For Organization
(Signature of Officer, Director, Trustee, or other (Type or print name of signer) (Date)
authorized official)
b Request for Definitive Ruling: Check this box if you have completed one tax year of at least 8 full months and
you are requesting a definitive ruling. To confirm your public support status, answer line 6b(i) if you checked box
g in line 5 above. Answer line 6b(ii) if you checked box h in line 5 above. If you checked box i in line 5 above,
answer both lines 6b(i) and (ii).
(i) (a) Enter 2% of line 8, column (e) on Part IX-A. Statement of Revenues and Expenses.
(b) Attach a list showing the name and amount contributed by each person, company, or organization whose
gifts totaled more than the 2% amount. If the answer is “None,” check this box.
(ii) (a) For each year amounts are included on lines 1, 2, and 9 of Part IX-A. Statement of Revenues and
Expenses, attach a list showing the name of and amount received from each disqualified person. If the
answer is “None,” check this box.
(b) For each year amounts are included on line 9 of Part IX-A. Statement of Revenues and Expenses, attach
a list showing the name of and amount received from each payer, other than a disqualified person, whose
payments were more than the larger of (1) 1% of line 10, Part IX-A. Statement of Revenues and
Expenses, or (2) $5,000. If the answer is “None,” check this box.
7 Did you receive any unusual grants during any of the years shown on Part IX-A. Statement of Yes No
Revenues and Expenses? If “Yes,” attach a list including the name of the contributor, the date and
amount of the grant, a brief description of the grant, and explain why it is unusual.
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b Do you have a form of worship? If “Yes,” describe your form of worship. Yes No
2a Do you have a formal code of doctrine and discipline? If “Yes,” describe your code of doctrine and Yes No
discipline.
b Do you have a distinct religious history? If “Yes,” describe your religious history. Yes No
c Do you have a literature of your own? If “Yes,” describe your literature. Yes No
4a Do you have regularly scheduled religious services? If “Yes,” describe the nature of the services and Yes No
provide representative copies of relevant literature such as church bulletins.
b Do you own the property where you have an established place of worship? Yes No
6 Do you have an established congregation or other regular membership group? If “No,” refer to the
instructions. Yes No
10 Do you have a school for the religious instruction of the young? Yes No
11a Do you have a minister or religious leader? If “Yes,” describe this person’s role and explain whether Yes No
the minister or religious leader was ordained, commissioned, or licensed after a prescribed course of
study.
b Do you have schools for the preparation of your ordained ministers or religious leaders? Yes No
12 Is your minister or religious leader also one of your officers, directors, or trustees? Yes No
13 Do you ordain, commission, or license ministers or religious leaders? If “Yes,” describe the Yes No
requirements for ordination, commission, or licensure.
14 Are you part of a group of churches with similar beliefs and structures? If “Yes,” explain. Include the Yes No
name of the group of churches.
15 Do you issue church charters? If “Yes,” describe the requirements for issuing a charter. Yes No
16 Did you pay a fee for a church charter? If “Yes,” attach a copy of the charter. Yes No
17 Do you have other information you believe should be considered regarding your status as a church? Yes No
If “Yes,” explain.
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4 Were you formed or substantially expanded at the time of public school desegregation in the above Yes No
school district or county?
5 Has a state or federal administrative agency or judicial body ever determined that you are racially Yes No
discriminatory? If “Yes,” explain.
6 Has your right to receive financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency ever been revoked Yes No
or suspended? If “Yes,” explain.
7 Do you or will you contract with another organization to develop, build, market, or finance your Yes No
facilities? If “Yes,” explain how that entity is selected, explain how the terms of any contracts or
other agreements are negotiated at arm’s length, and explain how you determine that you will pay no
more than fair market value for services.
Note. Make sure your answer is consistent with the information provided in Part VIII, line 7a.
8 Do you or will you manage your activities or facilities through your own employees or volunteers? If Yes No
“No,” attach a statement describing the activities that will be managed by others, the names of the
persons or organizations that manage or will manage your activities or facilities, and how these
managers were or will be selected. Also, submit copies of any contracts, proposed contracts, or
other agreements regarding the provision of management services for your activities or facilities.
Explain how the terms of any contracts or other agreements were or will be negotiated, and explain
how you determine you will pay no more than fair market value for services.
Note. Answer “Yes” if you manage or intend to manage your programs through your own employees
or by using volunteers. Answer “No” if you engage or intend to engage a separate organization or
independent contractor. Make sure your answer is consistent with the information provided in Part
VIII, line 7b.
Section II Establishment of Racially Nondiscriminatory Policy
Information required by Revenue Procedure 75-50.
1 Have you adopted a racially nondiscriminatory policy as to students in your organizing document, Yes No
bylaws, or by resolution of your governing body? If “Yes,” state where the policy can be found or
supply a copy of the policy. If “No,” you must adopt a nondiscriminatory policy as to students
before submitting this application. See Publication 557.
2 Do your brochures, application forms, advertisements, and catalogues dealing with student Yes No
admissions, programs, and scholarships contain a statement of your racially nondiscriminatory
policy?
a If “Yes,” attach a representative sample of each document.
b If “No,” by checking the box to the right you agree that all future printed materials, including website 䊳
content, will contain the required nondiscriminatory policy statement.
3 Have you published a notice of your nondiscriminatory policy in a newspaper of general circulation Yes No
that serves all racial segments of the community? (See the instructions for specific requirements.) If
“No,” explain.
4 Does or will the organization (or any department or division within it) discriminate in any way on the Yes No
basis of race with respect to admissions; use of facilities or exercise of student privileges; faculty or
administrative staff; or scholarship or loan programs? If “Yes,” for any of the above, explain fully.
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6 In the table below, provide the number and amount of loans and scholarships awarded to students enrolled by racial
categories.
Racial Category Number of Loans Amount of Loans Number of Scholarships Amount of Scholarships
Current Year Next Year Current Year Next Year Current Year Next Year Current Year Next Year
Total
7a Attach a list of your incorporators, founders, board members, and donors of land or buildings,
whether individuals or organizations.
b Do any of these individuals or organizations have an objective to maintain segregated public or Yes No
private school education? If “Yes,” explain.
8 Will you maintain records according to the non-discrimination provisions contained in Revenue Yes No
Procedure 75-50? If “No,” explain. (See instructions.)
9 Do you participate in any joint ventures? If “Yes,” state your ownership percentage in each joint Yes No
venture, list your investment in each joint venture, describe the tax status of other participants in
each joint venture (including whether they are section 501(c)(3) organizations), describe the activities
of each joint venture, describe how you exercise control over the activities of each joint venture, and
describe how each joint venture furthers your exempt purposes. Also, submit copies of all
agreements.
Note. Make sure your answer is consistent with the information provided in Part VIII, line 8.
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11 Do you or will you offer recruitment incentives to physicians? If “Yes,” describe your recruitment Yes No
incentives and attach copies of all written recruitment incentive policies.
12 Do you or will you lease equipment, assets, or office space from physicians who have a financial or Yes No
professional relationship with you? If “Yes,” explain how you establish a fair market value for the
lease.
13 Have you purchased medical practices, ambulatory surgery centers, or other business assets from Yes No
physicians or other persons with whom you have a business relationship, aside from the purchase? If
“Yes,” submit a copy of each purchase and sales contract and describe how you arrived at fair
market value, including copies of appraisals.
14 Have you adopted a conflict of interest policy consistent with the sample health care organization Yes No
conflict of interest policy in Appendix A of the instructions? If “Yes,” submit a copy of the policy and
explain how the policy has been adopted, such as by resolution of your governing board. If “No,”
explain how you will avoid any conflicts of interest in your business dealings.
Section II Medical Research Organizations
1 Name the hospitals with which you have a relationship and describe the relationship. Attach copies
of written agreements with each hospital that demonstrate continuing relationships between you and
the hospital(s).
2 Attach a schedule describing your present and proposed activities for the direct conduct of medical
research; describe the nature of the activities, and the amount of money that has been or will be
spent in carrying them out.
3 Attach a schedule of assets showing their fair market value and the portion of your assets directly
devoted to medical research.
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2 Are all supported organizations listed in line 1 public charities under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” Yes No
go to Section II. If “No,” go to line 3.
3 Do the supported organizations have tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or Yes No
501(c)(6)?
If “Yes,” for each 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organization supported, provide the following financial
information:
● Part IX-A. Statement of Revenues and Expenses, lines 1–13 and
● Part X, lines 6b(ii)(a), 6b(ii)(b), and 7.
If “No,” attach a statement describing how each organization you support is a public charity under
section 509(a)(1) or (2).
Section II Relationship with Supported Organization(s)—Three Tests
To be classified as a supporting organization, an organization must meet one of three relationship tests:
Test 1: “Operated, supervised, or controlled by” one or more publicly supported organizations, or
Test 2: “Supervised or controlled in connection with” one or more publicly supported organizations, or
Test 3: “Operated in connection with” one or more publicly supported organizations.
1 Information to establish the “operated, supervised, or controlled by” relationship (Test 1)
Is a majority of your governing board or officers elected or appointed by the supported Yes No
organization(s)? If “Yes,” describe the process by which your governing board is appointed and
elected; go to Section III. If “No,” continue to line 2.
2 Information to establish the “supervised or controlled in connection with” relationship (Test 2)
Does a majority of your governing board consist of individuals who also serve on the governing Yes No
board of the supported organization(s)? If “Yes,” describe the process by which your governing
board is appointed and elected; go to Section III. If “No,” go to line 3.
3 Information to establish the “operated in connection with” responsiveness test (Test 3)
Are you a trust from which the named supported organization(s) can enforce and compel an Yes No
accounting under state law? If “Yes,” explain whether you advised the supported organization(s) in
writing of these rights and provide a copy of the written communication documenting this; go to
Section II, line 5. If “No,” go to line 4a.
4 Information to establish the alternative “operated in connection with” responsiveness test (Test 3)
a Do the officers, directors, trustees, or members of the supported organization(s) elect or appoint one Yes No
or more of your officers, directors, or trustees? If “Yes,” explain and provide documentation; go to
line 4d, below. If “No,” go to line 4b.
b Do one or more members of the governing body of the supported organization(s) also serve as your Yes No
officers, directors, or trustees or hold other important offices with respect to you? If “Yes,” explain
and provide documentation; go to line 4d, below. If “No,” go to line 4c.
c Do your officers, directors, or trustees maintain a close and continuous working relationship with the Yes No
officers, directors, or trustees of the supported organization(s)? If “Yes,” explain and provide
documentation.
d Do the supported organization(s) have a significant voice in your investment policies, in the making Yes No
and timing of grants, and in otherwise directing the use of your income or assets? If “Yes,” explain
and provide documentation.
e Describe and provide copies of written communications documenting how you made the supported
organization(s) aware of your supporting activities.
b If you met relationship Test 3 in Section II, your organizing document must generally specify the Yes No
supported organization(s) by name. If your organizing document complies with this requirement,
answer “Yes,” and go to Section IV. If your organizing document does not comply with this
requirement, answer “No,” and see the instructions.
Section IV Disqualified Person Test
You do not qualify as a supporting organization if you are controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons
(as defined in section 4946) other than foundation managers or one or more organizations that you support. Foundation
managers who are also disqualified persons for another reason are disqualified persons with respect to you.
1a Do any persons who are disqualified persons with respect to you, (except individuals who are Yes No
disqualified persons only because they are foundation managers), appoint any of your foundation
managers? If “Yes,” (1) describe the process by which disqualified persons appoint any of your
foundation managers, (2) provide the names of these disqualified persons and the foundation
managers they appoint, and (3) explain how control is vested over your operations (including assets
and activities) by persons other than disqualified persons.
b Do any persons who have a family or business relationship with any disqualified persons with Yes No
respect to you, (except individuals who are disqualified persons only because they are foundation
managers), appoint any of your foundation managers? If “Yes,” (1) describe the process by which
individuals with a family or business relationship with disqualified persons appoint any of your
foundation managers, (2) provide the names of these disqualified persons, the individuals with a
family or business relationship with disqualified persons, and the foundation managers appointed,
and (3) explain how control is vested over your operations (including assets and activities) in
individuals other than disqualified persons.
c Do any persons who are disqualified persons, (except individuals who are disqualified persons only Yes No
because they are foundation managers), have any influence regarding your operations, including your
assets or activities? If “Yes,” (1) provide the names of these disqualified persons, (2) explain how
influence is exerted over your operations (including assets and activities), and (3) explain how control
is vested over your operations (including assets and activities) by individuals other than disqualified
persons.
1 Are you a church, association of churches, or integrated auxiliary of a church? If “Yes,” complete Yes No
Schedule A and stop here. Do not complete the remainder of Schedule E.
2a Are you a public charity with annual gross receipts that are normally $5,000 or less? If “Yes,” stop Yes No
here. Answer “No” if you are a private foundation, regardless of your gross receipts.
b If your gross receipts were normally more than $5,000, are you filing this application within 90 days Yes No
from the end of the tax year in which your gross receipts were normally more than $5,000? If “Yes,”
stop here.
3a Were you included as a subordinate in a group exemption application or letter? If “No,” go to line 4. Yes No
b If you were included as a subordinate in a group exemption letter, are you filing this application Yes No
within 27 months from the date you were notified by the organization holding the group exemption
letter or the Internal Revenue Service that you cease to be covered by the group exemption letter? If
“Yes,” stop here.
c If you were included as a subordinate in a timely filed group exemption request that was denied, are Yes No
you filing this application within 27 months from the postmark date of the Internal Revenue Service
final adverse ruling letter? If “Yes,” stop here.
4 Were you created on or before October 9, 1969? If “Yes,” stop here. Do not complete the remainder Yes No
of this schedule.
5 If you answered “No” to lines 1 through 4, we cannot recognize you as tax exempt from your date of Yes No
formation unless you qualify for an extension of time to apply for exemption. Do you wish to request
an extension of time to apply to be recognized as exempt from the date you were formed? If “Yes,”
attach a statement explaining why you did not file this application within the 27-month period. Do not
answer lines 6, 7, or 8. If “No,” go to line 6a.
6a If you answered “No” to line 5, you can only be exempt under section 501(c)(3) from the postmark Yes No
date of this application. Therefore, do you want us to treat this application as a request for tax
exemption from the postmark date? If “Yes,” you are eligible for an advance ruling. Complete Part X,
line 6a. If “No,” you will be treated as a private foundation.
Note. Be sure your ruling eligibility agrees with your answer to Part X, line 6.
b Do you anticipate significant changes in your sources of support in the future? If “Yes,” complete Yes No
line 7 below.
Type of Revenue Projected revenue for 2 years following current tax year
(a) From (b) From (c) Total
To To
1 Gifts, grants, and contributions received (do
not include unusual grants)
2 Membership fees received
12 Unusual grants
8 According to your answers, you are only eligible for tax exemption under section 501(c)(3) from the 䊳
postmark date of your application. However, you may be eligible for tax exemption under section
501(c)(4) from your date of formation to the postmark date of the Form 1023. Tax exemption under
section 501(c)(4) allows exemption from federal income tax, but generally not deductibility of
contributions under Code section 170. Check the box at right if you want us to treat this as a
request for exemption under 501(c)(4) from your date of formation to the postmark date.
Attach a completed Page 1 of Form 1024, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section
501(a), to this application.
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6 Do you participate in any joint ventures? If “Yes,” state your ownership percentage in each joint Yes No
venture, list your investment in each joint venture, describe the tax status of other participants in
each joint venture (including whether they are section 501(c)(3) organizations), describe the activities
of each joint venture, describe how you exercise control over the activities of each joint venture, and
describe how each joint venture furthers your exempt purposes. Also, submit copies of all joint
venture agreements.
Note. Make sure your answer is consistent with the information provided in Part VIII, line 8.
7 Do you or will you contract with another organization to develop, build, market, or finance your Yes No
housing? If “Yes,” explain how that entity is selected, explain how the terms of any contract(s) are
negotiated at arm’s length, and explain how you determine you will pay no more than fair market
value for services.
Note. Make sure your answer is consistent with the information provided in Part VIII, line 7a.
8 Do you or will you manage your activities or facilities through your own employees or volunteers? If Yes No
“No,” attach a statement describing the activities that will be managed by others, the names of the
persons or organizations that manage or will manage your activities or facilities, and how these
managers were or will be selected. Also, submit copies of any contracts, proposed contracts, or
other agreements regarding the provision of management services for your activities or facilities.
Explain how the terms of any contracts or other agreements were or will be negotiated, and explain
how you determine you will pay no more than fair market value for services.
Note. Answer “Yes” if you do manage or intend to manage your programs through your own
employees or by using volunteers. Answer “No” if you engage or intend to engage a separate
organization or independent contractor. Make sure your answer is consistent with the information
provided in Part VIII, line 7b.
9 Do you participate in any government housing programs? If “Yes,” describe these programs. Yes No
10a Do you own the facility? If “No,” describe any enforceable rights you possess to purchase the facility Yes No
in the future; go to line 10c. If “Yes,” answer line 10b.
b How did you acquire the facility? For example, did you develop it yourself, purchase a project, etc.
Attach all contracts, transfer agreements, or other documents connected with the acquisition of the
facility.
c Do you lease the facility or the land on which it is located? If “Yes,” describe the parties to the Yes No
lease(s) and provide copies of all leases.
4 Do you have arrangements for the healthcare needs of your residents? If “Yes,” describe these Yes No
arrangements.
5 Are your facilities designed to meet the physical, emotional, recreational, social, religious, and/or Yes No
other similar needs of the elderly or handicapped? If “Yes,” describe these design features.
2 In addition to rent or mortgage payments, do residents pay periodic fees or maintenance charges? If Yes No
“Yes,” describe what these charges cover and how they are determined.
3a Is your housing affordable to low income residents? If “Yes,” describe how your housing is made Yes No
affordable to low-income residents.
Note. Revenue Procedure 96-32, 1996-1 C.B. 717, provides guidelines for providing low-income
housing that will be treated as charitable. (At least 75% of the units are occupied by low-income
tenants or 40% are occupied by tenants earning not more than 120% of the very low-income levels
for the area.)
b Do you impose any restrictions to make sure that your housing remains affordable to low-income Yes No
residents? If “Yes,” describe these restrictions.
4 Do you provide social services to residents? If “Yes,” describe these services. Yes No
4 List the owners, partners, principal stockholders, officers, and governing board members of the predecessor organization.
Attach a separate sheet if additional space is needed.
Name Address Share/Interest (If a for-profit)
5 Do or will any of the persons listed in line 4, maintain a working relationship with you? If “Yes,” Yes No
describe the relationship in detail and include copies of any agreements with any of these persons or
with any for-profit organizations in which these persons own more than a 35% interest.
6a Were any assets transferred, whether by gift or sale, from the predecessor organization to you? Yes No
If “Yes,” provide a list of assets, indicate the value of each asset, explain how the value was
determined, and attach an appraisal, if available. For each asset listed, also explain if the transfer
was by gift, sale, or combination thereof.
b Were any restrictions placed on the use or sale of the assets? If “Yes,” explain the restrictions. Yes No
9 Will you lease or rent property or equipment to persons listed in line 4, or to for-profit organizations Yes No
in which these persons own more than a 35% interest? If “Yes,” attach a list of the property or
equipment, provide a copy of the lease or rental agreement(s), and indicate how the lease or rental
value of the property or equipment was determined.
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3 Describe the specific criteria you use to determine who is eligible for your program. (For example, eligibility selection
criteria could consist of graduating high school students from a particular high school who will attend college, writers of
scholarly works about American history, etc.)
4a Describe the specific criteria you use to select recipients. (For example, specific selection criteria could consist of prior
academic performance, financial need, etc.)
b Describe how you determine the number of grants that will be made annually.
c Describe how you determine the amount of each of your grants.
d Describe any requirement or condition that you impose on recipients to obtain, maintain, or qualify for renewal of a grant.
(For example, specific requirements or conditions could consist of attendance at a four-year college, maintaining a certain
grade point average, teaching in public school after graduation from college, etc.)
5 Describe your procedures for supervising the scholarships, fellowships, educational loans, or other educational grants.
Describe whether you obtain reports and grade transcripts from recipients, or you pay grants directly to a school under
an arrangement whereby the school will apply the grant funds only for enrolled students who are in good standing. Also,
describe your procedures for taking action if the terms of the award are violated.
6 Who is on the selection committee for the awards made under your program, including names of current committee
members, criteria for committee membership, and the method of replacing committee members?
7 Are relatives of members of the selection committee, or of your officers, directors, or substantial Yes No
contributors eligible for awards made under your program? If “Yes,” what measures are taken to
ensure unbiased selections?
Note. If you are a private foundation, you are not permitted to provide educational grants to disqualified
persons. Disqualified persons include your substantial contributors and foundation managers and
certain family members of disqualified persons.
Section II Private foundations complete lines 1a through 4f of this section. Public charities do not
complete this section.
1a If we determine that you are a private foundation, do you want this application to be Yes No N/A
considered as a request for advance approval of grant making procedures?
b For which section(s) do you wish to be considered?
● 4945(g)(1)—Scholarship or fellowship grant to an individual for study at an educational institution
● 4945(g)(3)—Other grants, including loans, to an individual for travel, study, or other similar
purposes, to enhance a particular skill of the grantee or to produce a specific product
2 Do you represent that you will (1) arrange to receive and review grantee reports annually Yes No
and upon completion of the purpose for which the grant was awarded, (2) investigate
diversions of funds from their intended purposes, and (3) take all reasonable and
appropriate steps to recover diverted funds, ensure other grant funds held by a grantee
are used for their intended purposes, and withhold further payments to grantees until you
obtain grantees’ assurances that future diversions will not occur and that grantees will
take extraordinary precautions to prevent future diversions from occurring?
3 Do you represent that you will maintain all records relating to individual grants, including Yes No
information obtained to evaluate grantees, identify whether a grantee is a disqualified
person, establish the amount and purpose of each grant, and establish that you
undertook the supervision and investigation of grants described in line 2?
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If “Yes,” describe how you will determine who can be shown to be eligible for grants
without submitting an application, such as by obtaining written statements or other
information about the expectations of employees’ children to attend an educational
institution. If “No,” go to line 4f.
Note. Statistical or sampling techniques are not acceptable. See Revenue Procedure
85-51, 1985-2 C.B. 717, for additional information.
f If you provide scholarships, fellowships, or educational loans to attend an educational Yes No
institution to children of employees of a particular employer without regard to either the
25% limitation described in line 4d, or the 10% limitation described in line 4e, will you
award grants based on facts and circumstances that demonstrate that the grants will not
be considered compensation for past, present, or future services or otherwise provide a
significant benefit to the particular employer? If “Yes,” describe the facts and
circumstances that you believe will demonstrate that the grants are neither compensatory
nor a significant benefit to the particular employer. In your explanation, describe why you
cannot satisfy either the 25% test described in line 4d or the 10% test described in line 4e.
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Note. Retain a copy of the completed Form 1023 in your permanent records. Refer to the General Instructions
regarding Public Inspection of approved applications.
Check each box to finish your application (Form 1023). Send this completed Checklist with your filled-in
application. If you have not answered all the items below, your application may be returned to you as
incomplete.
User fee payment placed in envelope on top of checklist. DO NOT STAPLE or otherwise attach your check or
money order to your application. Instead, just place it in the envelope.
Completed Parts I through XI of the application, including any requested information and any required
Schedules A through H.
● You must provide specific details about your past, present, and planned activities.
● Generalizations or failure to answer questions in the Form 1023 application will prevent us from recognizing
you as tax exempt.
● Describe your purposes and proposed activities in specific easily understood terms.
● Financial information should correspond with proposed activities.
Schedules. Submit only those schedules that apply to you and check either “Yes” or “No” below.
Schedule A Yes No Schedule E Yes No
An exact copy of your complete articles of organization (creating document). Absence of the proper purpose
and dissolution clauses is the number one reason for delays in the issuance of determination letters.
● Location of Purpose Clause from Part III, line 1 (Page, Article and Paragraph Number)
● Location of Dissolution Clause from Part III, line 2b or 2c (Page, Article and Paragraph Number) or by
operation of state law
Signature of an officer, director, trustee, or other official who is authorized to sign the application.
● Signature at Part XI of Form 1023.
Your name on the application must be the same as your legal name as it appears in your articles of
organization.
Send completed Form 1023, user fee payment, and all other required information, to:
If you are using express mail or a delivery service, send Form 1023, user fee payment, and attachments to: