MHLS - 501C3 Resources

Fundraising
Tax-Exempt Status
(NYS & Federal 501(c)(3))

Federal: 501(c)(3) Status
IRS Launches On-Line Workshop for Exempt Organizations The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new Web-based version of its popular Exempt Organizations Workshop covering tax compliance issues confronted by small and mid-sized tax exempt organizations. The free online workshop – Stay Exempt – Tax Basics for 501(c)(3)s – consists of five interactive modules on tax compliance topics for exempt organizations: · Tax-Exempt Status – How can you keep your 501(c)(3) exempt? · Unrelated Business Income – Does your organization generate taxable income? · Employment Issues – How should you treat your workers for tax purposes?· Form 990 – Would you like to file an error-free return? · Required Disclosures – To whom do you have to show your records? Users can access this new training program at www.stayexempt.org. Users can complete the modules in any order and repeat them as many times as they like. The online training website does not require registration and its visitors will remain anonymous.
IRS Booklets: Applying for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Organizations
Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits (IRS) http://www.irs.gov/charities/	News, forms and publications related to section 501(c)(3) of the Code.
IRS Application for Recognition of Exemption 501(c)(3)	Links to the application form and guidelines for 501(c)(3) recognition.
IRS Publication 557, "Tax Exempt Status For Your Organization"	You must have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer to read this document.
IRS Publication 526, Charitable Contributions	Information on organizations that qualify to receive deductible contribtions and deduction guidelines. You must have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer to read this document.
Need a copy of your 501(c)(3) determination letter from the IRS?	Call 877.829.5500

NYS: Tax Exemption
Procedures for Forming and Changing Not-for-Profit Corporations in New York http://www.oag.state.ny.us/charities/forms/char029.pdf	You must have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer to read this document.
NYS Charities Bureau Forms and Brochures http://www.oag.state.ny.us/charities/forms/charindex.html	Documents include: Trusts and Estates Registration Form Charitable Trust Annual Report Notice of Exemption Application for Public Access to Records Registration of Professional Fund Raisers, Professional Solicitors and Fund Raising Counsel Annual Financial Report Guidelines Procedures for Forming and Changing Not-For-Profit Corporations in New York Complaint Form You must have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer to read this document.
Other Resources:
Guidestar.com http://www.guidestar.com	This searchable database enables you to look up your organizations status as a 501c3.
Help in Filling out your 501(c)(3) Application http://www.form1023help.com/	This site is just as described, page by page help with the application.
Starting a Nonprofit Organization http://www.mapnp.org/library/strt_org/strt_np/strt_np.htm	Collection of resources on the topic from the Free Management Library. General Resources include: Sources of Assistance to Help You Develop Your Nonprofit; Hardcopy Resources; Related Library Links; and On-Line Discussion Groups