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January 2025)  \nStreamlined Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code  \nSection references are to the Internal Revenue Code unless otherwise noted.  \nContents Page General Instructions .........................  1  \nPurpose of Form .........................  1  \nWho Can File This Form ...................  1  \nHow To File ............................ 2  \nUser Fee .............................. 2  \nWhen To File (Effective Date of Exemption) ...... 2  \nApplication Process ...................... 2  \nFiling Assistance ........................ 2  \nSignature Requirements ................... 2  \nAnnual Filing Requirements ................. 2  \nPublic Inspection ........................ 2  \nState Registration Requirements ............. 3  \nDonor Reliance on a Favorable Determination .... 3  \nSpecific Instructions ......................... 3  \nPart I. Identification of Applicant .............. 3  \nPart II. Organizational Structure .............. 4  \nPart III. Your Specific Activities ............... 5  \nPart IV. Foundation Classification ............. 8  \nPart V. Reinstatement After Automatic Revocation ..........................  12  \nPart VI. Signature .......................  12  \nForm 1023-EZ Eligibility Worksheet (Must be completed prior to completing Form 1023-EZ) .............................  14  \nNational Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) Codes................................ 23  \nFuture Developments  \nFor the latest information about developments related to Form 1023-EZ and its instructions, such as legislation enacted after they were published, [go to](go to IRS.gov/Form1023EZ)[ ](go to IRS.gov/Form1023EZ)[IRS.gov/Form1023EZ](go to IRS.gov/Form1023EZ).  \nWhat's New  \nForm 1023-EZ Eligibility Worksheet. Some questions on the eligibility worksheet were updated. Question 29 was modified, and questions 31 through 34 were added.  \nReminder  \nDon’t include social security numbers on publicly disclosed forms. Because the IRS is required to disclose approved exemption applications and information returns, exempt organizations should not include social security numberson these forms. Documents subject to disclosure include correspondence with the IRS about the filing.  \nPhotographs of Missing Children  \nThe Internal Revenue Service is a proud partner with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children® (NCMEC) . Photographs of missing children selected by the Center may appear in instructions on pages that would otherwise be blank.You can help bring these children home by looking at the photographs and calling 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678) if you recognize a child.  \nEmail Subscription  \nThe IRS has established a subscription-based email service for tax professionals and representatives of tax-exempt organizations. Subscribers will receive periodic updates from the IRS regarding exempt organization tax law and regulations, available services, and other information. To subscribe, visit [IRS.gov/Charities](IRS.gov/Charities).  \nGeneral Instructions  \n“You” and “Us.” Throughout these instructions and Form 1023-EZ, the terms “you” and “your” refer to the organization that is applying for tax-exempt status. The terms “us” and “we” refer to the Internal Revenue Service.  \nPurpose of Form  \nForm 1023-EZ is the streamlined version of Form 1023,  \nApplication for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)  \n(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Any organization may file Form 1023 to apply for recognition of exemption from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3). Only certain organizations are eligible to file Form 1023-EZ (see Who Can File This Form, below) .  \nNote. Most organizations seeking exemption from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) are required to complete and submit an application. However, the following types of organizations may be considered tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) even if they do not file Form 1023 or Form 102","cbCaia5LEND1trkD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaia5LEND1trkD","pdf",402548,25,"English","# Purpose of Form\n# Who Can File This Form\n# How To File\n# User Fee\n# When To File (Effective Date of Exemption)\n# Application Process\n# Filing Assistance\n# Signature Requirements\n# Annual Filing Requirements\n# Public Inspection\n# State Registration Requirements\n# Donor Reliance on a Favorable Determination\n# Specific Instructions\n## Part I. Identification of Applicant\n## Part II. Organizational Structure\n## Part III. Your Specific Activities\n## Part IV. Foundation Classification\n## Part V. Reinstatement After Automatic Revocation\n## Part VI. 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