By starting a retirement savings plan, an organization will help its employees save for the future. Retirement plans may also help an organization attract and retain better qualified employees. For more information, including a helpful chart comparing the features of available plans, see IRS Publication 4484, Choose a retirement plan PDF for employees of tax exempt and government entities. The IRS provides the following additional resources for tax-exempt organizations interested in establishing retirement plans for employees: Publication 4483, 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity for Sponsor PDF Publication 4482, 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity for Participant PDF Publication 571, Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans (403(b) Plans) for Employees of Public Schools and Certain Tax-Exempt Organizations PDF IRC 403(b) Tax-Sheltered Annuity Plans IRC 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans Publication 4546, 403(b) Plan Checklist PDF Online training for employers and employees about 403(b) plans at StayExempt.IRS.gov See the IRS Retirement Plans home page for contribution limits, withdrawal rules, and more Return to Life Cycle of a Public Charity Return to Life Cycle of a Private Foundation Return to Life Cycle of a Social Welfare Organization Return to Life Cycle of a Labor Organization Return to Life Cycle of an Agricultural or Horticultural Organization Return to Life Cycle of a Business League (Trade Association)