Tax-exempt organizations - The IRS recognizes many types of tax-exempt organizations under various sections of the Internal Revenue Code. Here’s a list of common types, each categorized by their tax code section:501(c)(1): Corporations organized under Acts of Congress (e.g., Federal Credit Unions).501(c)(2): Title-holding corporations for exempt organizations.501(c)(3): Religious, charitable, educational, scientific, literary, public safety testing, amateur sports, and animal/child cruelty prevention organizations. (Most common charity type)501(c)(4): Civic leagues, social welfare organizations, and local employee associations.501(c)(5): Labor, agricultural, and horticultural organizations.501(c)(6): Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards.501(c)(7): Social and recreational clubs.501(c)(8): Fraternal beneficiary societies and associations.501(c)(9): Voluntary employees' beneficiary associations.501(c)(10): Domestic fraternal societies and associations.501(c)(12): Benevolent life insurance associations and mutual ditch, irrigation, telephone, or similar organizations.501(c)(13): Cemetery companies.501(c)(14): State-chartered credit unions and mutual reserve funds.501(c)(19): Veterans' organizations.521(a): Farmers' cooperative associations.527: Political organizations focused on political campaign activities.528: Homeowners associations (income from exempt functions).529: Qualified tuition programs (education savings plans). - These categories cover a wide range of nonprofit activities from charities and religious groups to labor unions, social clubs, and political organizations. Each type has specific rules regarding tax-exempt status, allowable activities, and reporting requirements. - For further details, more specialized types, and their legal definitions, refer to the IRS Publication 557 or the IRS website section on Types of Tax-Exempt Organizations

- Corporations and nonprofit organizations - Partnerships - Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) - Estates and trusts (except certain revocable trusts) - Tax-exempt organizations

Examples of Entities that Require an EIN: - Corporations and nonprofit organizations - Partnerships - Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) - Estates and trusts (except certain revocable trusts) - Tax-exempt organizations

Obtaining an EIN from the IRS To obtain an Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS for a nonprofit organization (NPO), follow these detailed steps: What is an EIN? - The EIN is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the IRS to identify your nonprofit for tax purposes. It is used when filing tax returns, opening bank accounts, applying for tax-exempt status, and hiring employees. - An Employer Identification Number (EIN) is like a Social Security Number (SSN) but for legal entities; it is a unique nine-digit number assigned by the IRS to identify businesses and organizations for tax purposes.

- It is recommended that you use legal counsel (Attorney) to ensure petitions and documents meet legal and regulatory standards. - The NYSED Office of Counsel website provides sample forms, instructions, and FAQs helpful for navigating this process. - Religious schools incorporated via affiliated religious institutions may have alternate incorporation routes but can apply for separate Board of Regents charters, if desired.