Requesting Copies Older organizations can request a copy of the determination letter by submitting Form 4506-A to the IRS. Alternatively, you can request an affirmation letter, which will confirm that your nonprofit is tax-exempt as of the date of the request.

What is IRS determination letter?

The IRS determination letter notifies a nonprofit organization that its application for federal tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) has been approved. You are exempt from federal income tax. Your donors can claim their contributions to your organization on their annual tax returns.

Do IRS 501c3 determination letters expire?

Expiration dates on determination letters issued to individually designed plans prior to January 4, 2016, are no longer operative. Letters issued after that date do not contain an expiration date (see Revenue Procedure 2016-37, Section 13).

What is a letter of Determination 501 c 3?

The IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter is a written notification that informs you that the IRS has either approved or denied your Application for Recognition of Exemption.

How to obtain a copy of a determination letter?

To otherwise receive a copy of the original determination letter, submit a request using Form 4506-A, or in a letter containing the name and employer identification number of the organization, along with the name, address and phone number of the requester. You can send your request by fax to 855-204-6184, or by mail to:

Where can I get a copy of my EP determination letter?

You can get a copy of your original determination letter for your retirement plan or request a correction to the letter by mail or fax. We don’t accept telephone or email requests. Do not submit a copy of your original EP determination letter application with your request.

What to do if you lost your 501c determination letter?

If your nonprofit has misplaced your 501 (c) determination letter for the IRS, you can get a copy of an affirmation letter to have “proof” of your tax-exempt status. Call the IRS Customer Service for nonprofit organizations at 1-877-829-5500 and give them your nonprofit’s name and Employer Identification Number (EIN).

How to get a determination letter for a nonprofit organization?

The request should be submitted using Form 4506-A, or in a letter containing the name and employer identification number of the organization along with the name, address, and phone number of the requester. Securing a copy of the original determination letter to send to you may take up to 60 days or longer.