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Eligible organizations file this form to apply for recognition of exemption from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3)

Note: You must complete the Form 1023-EZ Eligibility Worksheet in the Instructions for Form 1023-EZ to determine if you are eligible to file Form 1023-EZ. If you are not eligible to file Form 1023-EZ, you must file Form 1023 to obtain recognition of exemption under Section 501(c)(3).

See the Instructions for Form 1023-EZ for help in completing this application.The organization must have an Employer Identification Number (EIN).DO NOT ENTER a Social Security Number (SSN) on the form.

This form requires enteringa 3-characterNational Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) Code that best describes your organizations activities.See the Instructions for Form 1023-EZ beginning on page 21 for a listing of NTEE codes.

You might find the following additional information useful when applying for recognition of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3):
After you submit your application

For information on the status of your application, go to Where's My Application page on IRS.gov. If you submitted your application before the date indicated in the chart and have not been contacted, you can call the toll-free Customer Account Services number, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m - 5 p.m (local time), at (877)-829-5500 to check on the status.
You will need the following information when calling:
  • Your name
  • Your employer identification number (EIN)

Accepted Payment Methods:

  • Bank account (ACH)
  • Debit or credit card

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