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An organization must meet certain requirements set forth in the code. Some organizations must also file a request with the Internal Revenue Service to gain status as a tax-exempt non-profit charitable organization under section 501(c)(3) of the tax code. A non-exhaustive list of organizations that may meet the Federal requirements are as follows:
If an organization is to qualify for tax exempt status, the organization's (a) charter — if a not-for-profit corporation — or (b) trust instrument — if a trust — or (c) articles of association — if an association — must specify that no part of its assets shall benefit any people who are members, directors, officers or agents (its principals).
Form 1023-EZ is a streamlined version of Form 1023; it was introduced in 2014 [9] [10] because the original Form 1023 can take over nine hours to complete, and many organizations were waiting over a year for review. About 52% of all organizations filed Form 1023-EZ, with an average turnaround time of 9 days.
It is the largest and most-utilized evaluator of charities in the United States. [5] It does not accept any advertising or donations from the organizations it evaluates. [6] [non-primary source needed] According to a 2025 study, ratings by Charity Navigator shape donor behaviors, as donors increase their contributions to better rated charities. [7]
"IRS list of charities eligible to receive deductible contributions search or download". Internal Revenue Service. Archived from the original on May 15, 2016. "IRS Publication 557" (PDF). Internal Revenue Service. Publication 557 governs 501(c) organizations. "Look up funds in a 501(c)(3) (990 search)". Foundation Center.
Oregon Attorney General John Kroger released a list of what he calls the 20 Worst Charities, hoping that consumers would make sure to avoid scams and give money to those groups who actually put it ...
Public charities (but not private foundations) may conduct some lobbying activities to influence legislation, if the lobbying activity is not a "substantial part" of its overall activities. [7] Organizations that violate the IRS rules may have their tax-exempt status revoked or denied, and may face penalties.
The Internal Revenue Service has never defined the term "substantial part" with respect to lobbying. [62] To establish a safe harbor for the "substantial part" test, the United States Congress enacted §501(h), called the Conable election after its author, Representative Barber Conable. The section establishes limits based on operating budget ...