Glossary / Form 1023
The IRS application organizations file to obtain recognition of tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3).
The IRS application organizations file to obtain recognition of tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3). Requires articles of incorporation, bylaws, a narrative of activities, financial data, and a Pay.gov user fee. Smaller organizations may qualify for Form 1023-EZ instead.
501(c)(3) status unlocks tax-deductible donations and many grant opportunities. Errors on Form 1023 delay approval and can trigger follow-up questions from the IRS.
You gather bylaws, conflict-of-interest policies, program narratives, and financial projections, then file through Pay.gov with the correct full or EZ form for your budget.
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