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501(c)(3) GROUP UMBRELLA INFORMATION
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- All forms must be typed or computer generated. IRS does not accept
hand written forms
- Apply for EIN (employer identification number) for your garden club using
SS-4 form as soon as possible or call 1-800-829-4933. If calling,
have SS-4 form handy and filled out.
- Bylaws should be signed and dated. If your club does not have bylaws,
you will want to adopt some. Model club bylaws are found in LGCF
Handbook on page 50.
- Write
a letter requesting inclusion under LGCF tax exemption umbrella to LGCF
Treasurer (Lena Bateman) include all needed information.
- Deadline for inclusion letter and all attachments is June 1 of the current
year. (No Exceptions) Attachments are: Club Bylaws, Articles of Association
form and Articles of Incorporation (if club has been incorporated.)
- If
letter is not received by the LGCF Treasurer prior to June of the current year,
your club cannot be included in the group tax exemption inclusion until the
following fiscal year.
- If
your club’s gross income is over $25,000 per year, you must file form 990
annually with the IRS.
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Forms and Information for applying for your
501(c)(3)
[nonprofit organization status]
Form SS4 Instructions (print these instructions, for step by step info in filling out the SS4 form below)
Form SS4 (PDF file for printing)
Form SS4 (apply online now)
Letter of Inclusion (sample)
Articles of Association
(if you can not open PDF files)
Download Adobe Reader
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THIS INCLUSION PERTAINS TO ALL GARDEN
CLUBS, COUNCILS, DISTRICTS, ETC.
----IF
A CLUB, COUNCIL, DISTRICT, ETC. IS NOT UNDER THE 501(c)(3) GROUP UMBRELLA AND A DONATION, GRANT, ETC. IS RECEIVED,
THE LGCF’S FEDERAL TAX NUMBER CANNOT BE GIVEN OUT. THIS IS MANDATED BY THE
IRS.
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PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL IF YOU NEED HELP:
Lena R. Bateman (318) 757 6332
Email: [email protected]
Mary Sue Colvin (318) 723 4725
Email: [email protected]
Internal Revenue Service Website: www.irs.gov
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