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Description of 501(c)(3) organizations that are "publicly supported charities."

Forms required to apply for recognition of exemption under Code section 501(a) (other than 501(c)(3))

Learn the process for applying for exemption under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).

Organizations exempt under section 501(c)(3) file Form 8940, Request for Miscellaneous Determination, under sections 507, 509(a), 4940, 4942, 4945, and 6033. Nonexempt charitable trusts may also file this form for an initial determination under section 509(a)(3).

Information about Form 8940, Request for Miscellaneous Determination, including recent updates, related forms, and instructions on how to file. Organizations exempt under section 501(a) must electronically file Form 8940 to request miscellaneous determinations under sections 507, 509(a), 4940, 4942, 4945, and 6033. Nonexempt charitable trusts also file this form to request an initial determination under section 509(a)(3). Canadian registered charities file this form to be listed as an organization described in section 501(c)(3) on IRS.gov or request classification as a public charity rather than a private foundation.

The data are contained in ASCII flat files. Documentation to assist with the files is included. The samples include Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 501(c)(4)–(9) organizations. Sampling rates ranged from 1 percent for small-asset classes to 100 percent for large-asset classes. Microdata records contain information on balance sheets and income statements, as well as weights (to estimate the population), for each organization.

The data are contained in ASCII flat files. Documentation to assist with the files is included. The samples include Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 501(c)(4)–(9) organizations. Sampling rates ranged from 1 percent for small-asset classes to 100 percent for large-asset classes. Microdata records contain information on balance sheets and income statements, as well as weights (to estimate the population), for each organization.

Information about Form 1024, Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(a), including recent updates, related forms, and instructions on how to file. Organizations use Form 1024 to apply for 501(a) exemption or to receive a 501(c) status determination letter.

Information about Form 8038, Information Return for Tax-Exempt Private Activity Bond Issues, including recent updates, related forms, and instructions on how to file. Form 8038 is used to provide information about tax exempt bond issues. This information is required by IRC 103(L).

Form 990 Schedule R - Related Organizations - Related Organization Reporting Requirements for Organizations Filing Form 990-EZ