501c3 status help.....

[Chef]

How can I obtain a current copy of our 501c3 status for our Fire Department???? I've been on hold with the IRS for 25 minutes already!!!!!

[J-Bob]

I hope the Fire Department's name doesn't include the terms, "Tea Party", "Patriotic" or "Conservative" or you could be in for a long long wait.

[Tryton]

You actually do it through the Texas Secretary of State office. Here is the website with all the forms and FAQs.

http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/nonprofit_org.shtml

[Chef]

You actually do it through the Texas Secretary of State office. Here is the website with all the forms and FAQs.
http://www.sos.state.tx.us/corp/nonprofit_org.shtml

It states that I have to file a 990N... Guess I will remain on hold till I get to talk to a human and figure out what our actuall status is.... Ive been keeping the books for 5 years and have yet to see anything from the IRS.....

Wish me luck!!

[Chef]

After 57:13 of waiting!!!! I was told I need an affrimation status letter. Please hold, I will transfer you to the right department!!!!!! My expected wait time is greater than 30 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Charles]

Plan on all day to be told I'll transfer you and then be disconnected so you can start it all over again!

[Tommyh]

thats because theyre too busy reading the answers on the questionares sent out to vet TEA party groups. not to mention there are only a handful of the agents who do 501c3 stuff.

[LemmeOut]

Try looking here. There is lots of useful info through the links on this page too.

http://www.irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/Search-for-Charities

[Chef]

Looks like i'm going to need a tax laywer...... Anyone know somebody willing to help for minimal or no cost????

[BRALEYOUTDOORS]

I watching this because our Youth Sports Organization used to have 501c3 and tax exempt status and the guy who was in charge before me failed to send in a post card yearly....for 3 years....thus causing us to lose it ALL.

Now I have to start from scratch I guess.

I am currently working on it and I will post or PM Chef of any findings.

Kyle

[Chef]

Look at the 990N form. Looks like our department has "never" finished our tax exempt application. I contacted a local tax accountant for guidance. She will have info for me tomorrow.