Tax-Exempt Organization Search (TEOS)
Use the TEOS tool to find information on an organization’s status and filings.
Annual Filing & Forms
Z990-series forms, requirements and tips to help you complete your annual reporting and filing
Employer Identification Numbers
Get an EIN to apply for tax-exempt status and file returns. Be sure you are a legally formed organization before applying for an EIN
Exempt Organization Types
Charitable Organizations — IRC 501(c)(3)
Organizations that are organized and operated exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, testing for public safety, literary, educational or other specified purposes.
Churches & Religious Organizations — IRC 501(c)(3)
Churches and religious organizations are among the charitable organization that may qualify for exemption from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3).
Private Foundations — IRC 501(c)(3)
Private foundations typically have a single major source of funding (usually gifts from one family or corporation) and most primarily make grants rather than directly operate charitable programs.
Political Organizations
A party, committee, association, fund or other organization organized and operated primarily for the purpose of directly or indirectly accepting contributions or making expenditures, or both, for an exempt function.
Other Nonprofits
Organizations meeting specified requirements may qualify for exemption under subsections other than Section 501(c)(3). These include social welfare organizations, civic leagues, social clubs, labor organizations and business leagues.
Charitable Contributions
Charitable Contributions
Learn about tax-deductible charitable contributions
Tax Exemption
Apply for Tax-Exempt Status
How to apply for IRS recognition of tax-exempt status
Lifecycle of an EO
Information about five stages in an exempt organization’s lifecycle
Reinstate Tax-Exempt Status
What to do if your tax-exempt status is revoked