File for Federal Tax Exemption

You will need to file with the Internal Revenue Service for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3). Form 1023 is the multi-page form you will need to file. Within three to six months of submitting your paperwork, you ordinarily will receive a letter, granting tax-exempt status to your organization.

Organizations that achieve 501(c)(3) status are exempt from federal taxes, and contributions given to them are deductible by donors for income tax purposes.