Instructions for Form 1023 |
2006 Tax Year |
Instructions for Form 1023 - Additional Material
Appendix A: Sample Conflict of Interest Policy
Note:
Items marked Hospital insert - for hospitals that complete Schedule C are intended to be adopted by hospitals.
Article I |
Purpose |
The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to protect this tax-exempt organization's (Organization) interest when it
is contemplating
entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of the Organization
or might result in a
possible excess benefit transaction. This policy is intended to supplement but not replace any applicable state and federal
laws governing conflict of
interest applicable to nonprofit and charitable organizations.
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Article II |
Definitions |
1. Interested Person |
Any director, principal officer, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, who has a direct
or indirect financial interest, as defined below, is an interested person.
[Hospital Insert - for hospitals that complete Schedule C If a person is an interested person with respect to any entity in the health care system of which the organization is a part,
he or she is an
interested person with respect to all entities in the health care system.]
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2. Financial Interest |
A person has a financial interest if the person has, directly or indirectly, through business, investment, or
family:
a. An ownership or investment interest in any entity with which the Organization has a transaction or arrangement,
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b. A compensation arrangement with the Organization or with any entity or individual with which the Organization has a
transaction or arrangement, or
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c. A potential ownership or investment interest in, or compensation arrangement with, any entity or individual with which the
Organization is negotiating a transaction or arrangement.
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Compensation includes direct and indirect remuneration as well as gifts or favors that are not insubstantial.
A financial interest is not necessarily a conflict of interest. Under Article III, Section 2, a person who has a financial
interest may have a
conflict of interest only if the appropriate governing board or committee decides that a conflict of interest exists.
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Article III |
Procedures
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1. Duty to Disclose In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial
interest and be
given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of committees with governing board delegated
powers considering the
proposed transaction or arrangement.
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2. Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest Exists After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she
shall leave the
governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining
board or committee
members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists.
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3. Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest
a. An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, he/she
shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict
of interest.
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b. The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to
investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement.
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c. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether the Organization can obtain with
reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict
of
interest.
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d. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict
of
interest, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors whether the transaction
or arrangement is
in the Organization's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above
determination it shall
make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement.
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4. Violations of the Conflicts of Interest Policy
a. If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed to disclose actual or possible
conflicts of interest, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain
the alleged failure to
disclose.
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b. If, after hearing the member's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the
governing board or committee determines the member has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it shall
take appropriate
disciplinary and corrective action.
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Article IV |
Records of Proceedings |
The minutes of the governing board and all committees with board delegated powers shall contain:
a. The names of the persons who disclosed or otherwise were found to have a financial interest in connection with an actual
or
possible conflict of interest, the nature of the financial interest, any action taken to determine whether a conflict of interest
was present, and the
governing board's or committee's decision as to whether a conflict of interest in fact existed.
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b. The names of the persons who were present for discussions and votes relating to the transaction or arrangement, the content
of
the discussion, including any alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement, and a record of any votes taken in
connection with the
proceedings.
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Article V |
Compensation |
a. A voting member of the governing board who receives compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Organization for services
is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member's compensation.
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b. A voting member of any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives compensation, directly
or
indirectly, from the Organization for services is precluded from voting on matters pertaining to that member's compensation.
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c. No voting member of the governing board or any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters and who receives
compensation, directly or indirectly, from the Organization, either individually or collectively, is prohibited from providing
information to any
committee regarding compensation.
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[Hospital Insert - for hospitals that complete Schedule C
d. Physicians who receive compensation from the Organization, whether directly or indirectly or as employees or independent
contractors,
are precluded from membership on any committee whose jurisdiction includes compensation matters. No physician, either individually
or collectively, is
prohibited from providing information to any committee regarding physician compensation.]
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Article VI |
Annual Statements |
Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement
which affirms such
person:
a. Has received a copy of the conflicts of interest policy,
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b. Has read and understands the policy,
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c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and
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d. Understands the Organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in
activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes.
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Article VII |
Periodic Reviews |
To ensure the Organization operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that
could jeopardize its
tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects:
a. Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on competent survey information, and the result of arm's
length bargaining.
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b. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the Organization's written
policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes
and do not result in
inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction.
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Article VIII |
Use of Outside Experts
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When conducting the periodic reviews as provided for in Article VII, the Organization may, but need not, use outside advisors.
If outside experts
are used, their use shall not relieve the governing board of its responsibility for ensuring periodic reviews are
conducted.
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Appendix B: States with Statutory Provisions Satisfying the Requirements of Internal Revenue Code Section 508(e)
The following states have adopted legislation satisfying the requirements of section 508(e) relating to private foundation
governing
instruments. Information derived from Revenue Ruling 75-38, 1975-1 C.B. 161.
ALABAMA — except where otherwise provided by a decree of a court of competent jurisdiction or by a provision in the private
foundation's
governing instrument which in either case has been entered or made after October 1, 1971, and expressly limits the applicability
of State law.
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ALASKA — except for such private foundations which expressly provide in their governing instruments that the applicable sections
of Alaska
law do not apply to them.
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ARKANSAS — except for such private foundations which expressly provide in their governing instruments that the applicable
sections of
Arkansas law do not apply to them and except in the case of trusts where otherwise provided by decree of a court of competent
jurisdiction.
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CALIFORNIA — except where otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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COLORADO — with respect to trusts that are private foundations except where otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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CONNECTICUT — except where otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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DELAWARE — except for such private foundations which expressly provide in their governing instruments that the applicable
sections of
Delaware law do not apply to them.
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DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA — except for such corporations which expressly provide in their governing instruments that the applicable
sections of
District of Columbia law do not apply to them and except in the case of trusts where otherwise provided by a court of competent
jurisdiction. (For
purposes of this statute, corporations include corporations organized under any Act of Congress applicable to the District
of Columbia as well as
corporations organized under the laws of the District of Columbia.)
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FLORIDA — except for such trusts which file a proper election not to be subject to the applicable provisions of Florida law
and for such
corporations as to which a court of competent jurisdiction has otherwise determined.
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GEORGIA — except for such private foundations which file a proper election not to be subject to such law.
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HAWAII — no exceptions.
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IDAHO — except for such private foundations which expressly provide in their governing instruments that the applicable sections
of Idaho law
do not apply to them.
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ILLINOIS — except for such corporations which have express provisions to the contrary in their articles of incorporation and
except for
trusts where it is otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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INDIANA — except where otherwise determined by a court of competent jurisdiction with respect to private foundations organized
before January
1, 1970.
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IOWA — except for such private foundations which expressly provide in their governing instruments that the applicable sections
of Iowa law do
not apply to them.
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KANSAS — except where otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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KENTUCKY — except, with respect to corporations in existence on July 1, 1972, to the extent that such a corporation provides
to the contrary
by amendment to its articles of incorporation adopted after July 1, 1972, and, with respect to trusts in existence on July
1, 1972, where action is
properly commenced on or before December 31, 1972, in a court of competent jurisdiction to excuse the trust from compliance
with the requirements of
section 508(e) of the Code.
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LOUISIANA — except for such private foundations which expressly provide in their governing instruments that the applicable
sections of
Louisiana law do not apply to them.
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MAINE — except where otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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MARYLAND — except where otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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MASSACHUSETTS — except where otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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MICHIGAN — with respect to trusts that are private foundations except for such private foundations which file a notice of
inconsistency under
Michigan law.
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MINNESOTA — except for private foundations that have been held by a court of competent jurisdiction not to be affected by
such State statute.
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MISSISSIPPI — except where otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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MISSOURI — except for private foundations that have been held by a court of competent jurisdiction not to be affected by such
State statute.
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MONTANA — except in the case of trusts where otherwise provided by court decree entered after March 28, 1974, and except in
the case of a
corporation which has an express provision to the contrary in its articles of incorporation.
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NEBRASKA — except for such trusts which effectively elect to be excluded from the applicable sections of Nebraska law, for
such corporations
which have governing instruments expressly providing to the contrary, and except as a court of competent jurisdiction has
otherwise determined in any
given case.
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NEVADA — no exceptions.
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NEW HAMPSHIRE — except where it is otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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NEW JERSEY — except for such private foundations which expressly provide in their governing instruments that the applicable
sections of New
Jersey law do not apply to them.
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NEW YORK — except where such law conflicts with any mandatory direction of an instrument by which assets were transferred
prior to June 1,
1971, and such conflicting direction has not been removed legally.
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NORTH CAROLINA — except for such private foundations which expressly provide in their governing instruments that the applicable
sections of
North Carolina law do not apply to them and except for trusts that have their governing instruments reformed by a decree of
the Superior Court of
North Carolina.
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NORTH DAKOTA — with respect to trusts that are private foundations except where otherwise provided by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
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OHIO — except in the case of trusts where it is provided otherwise by a court of competent jurisdiction and except in the
case of
corporations in existence on September 17, 1971, which expressly adopt contrary provisions in their governing instruments
after September 17, 1971.
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OKLAHOMA — except for such private foundations which file a proper election not to be subject to such law.
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OREGON — no exceptions.
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PENNSYLVANIA — except where otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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RHODE ISLAND — except where otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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SOUTH CAROLINA — except for private foundations which expressly provide in their governing instruments that the applicable
sections of South
Carolina law do not apply to them.
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SOUTH DAKOTA — except where otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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TENNESSEE — except where otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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TEXAS — except for such private foundations which file a proper election not to be subject to such law.
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UTAH — with respect to trusts that are private foundations except where otherwise provided by a court of competent
jurisdiction.
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VERMONT — except where otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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VIRGINIA — except for private foundations whose governing instruments contain express provisions to the contrary or which
have filed a proper
election not to be subject to such law.
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WASHINGTON — except for such private foundations which expressly provide in their governing instruments that the applicable
sections of
Washington law do not apply to them.
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WEST VIRGINIA — with respect to trusts that are private foundations except for such trusts which provide in their governing
instruments that
the applicable sections of West Virginia law do not apply to them.
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WISCONSIN — except as may otherwise be provided by decree of a court of competent jurisdiction.
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WYOMING — except where otherwise provided by a court of competent jurisdiction.
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Appendix C: Glossary of Terms
Adjusted net income (for Schedule D)
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Adjusted net income includes: gross income from any unrelated trade or business; gross income from functionally related businesses;
interest
payments received on loans; amounts received or accrued as repayments of amounts taken as qualifying distributions for any
tax year; amounts received
or accrued from the sale or other disposition of property to the extent acquisition of the property was treated as a qualifying
distribution for any
tax year; any amounts set aside for a specific project to the extent the full set aside was not necessary for the project;
interest on government
obligations normally excluded under section 103 of the Code; net short-term capital gains on sale or other disposition of
property; and income
received from an estate if the estate is considered terminated for income tax purposes because of a prolonged administration
period.
It does not include: gifts, grants, and contributions received; long-term capital gains or losses; net section 1231 gains;
capital gain dividends;
the excess of fair market value over adjusted basis of property distributed to the U.S. or a possession or political subdivision,
a state or its
political subdivision, a charitable trust or corporation for public purposes, or income received from an estate during the
administration period.
In computing adjusted net income, deduct the following: ordinary and necessary expenses paid or incurred for the production
or collection of gross
income, or for the management, conservation, or collection of gross income (includes operating expenses such as compensation
of officers, employee
wages and salaries, interest, rent, and taxes); straight-line depreciation and depletion (not percentage depletion); and expenses
and interest paid or
incurred to carry tax-exempt obligations. Do not deduct net short-term capital losses for the year in which they occur (these
losses cannot be carried
back or carried over to earlier or later tax years); the excess of expenses for property used for exempt purposes over the
income received from the
property; charitable contributions made by you; net operating losses; and special deductions for corporations.
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Advance ruling
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A written determination by us on your public charity status that treats you as a publicly supported organization during a
5-year period
beginning, generally, from the date of your formation. At the end of the 5-year period, you will qualify for a definitive
ruling (defined below) if
you were publicly supported based on the support you received during the 5-year period.
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Affiliated
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Created by, controlled by, or closely related to a governmental unit, including a State, a possession of the United States,
or any political
subdivision of a State or a possession of the United States, or the United States, or the District of Columbia.
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Arm's length
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A transaction between parties having adverse (or opposing) interests; where none of the participants are in a position to
exercise substantial
influence over the transaction because of business or family relationship(s) with more than one of the parties.
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Authorized representative
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By submitting Form 2848, an attorney or certified public accountant who is permitted to represent you before us regarding
your application for
tax-exempt status.
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Bingo
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A game of chance played with cards that are generally printed with 5 rows of 5 squares each, on which participants place markers
to form a
pre-selected pattern to win the game. Bingo is gambling.
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Business relationships
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Employment and contractual relationships, and common ownership of a business where any officers, directors, or trustees, individually
or
together, possess more than a 35% ownership interest in common. Ownership means voting power in a corporation, profits interest
in a partnership, or
beneficial interest in a trust.
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Bylaws
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The internal rules and regulations of an organization.
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Certification of filing
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Articles of incorporation for your organization showing evidence that on a specific date they were filed with and approved
by an appropriate
state authority.
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Charitable risk pool
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An organization described in section 501(n), which is organized and operated to pool insurable risks (other than medical malpractice)
of its
section 501(c)(3) members.
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Close connection
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A relationship between organizations that may include: control of one organization by another through common governance or
through authority to
approve budgets or expenditures; coordination of operations as to facilities, programs, employees, or other activities; or
common persons exercising
substantial influence over all of the organizations.
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Common control
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You and one or more other organizations have (1) a majority of your governing boards or officers appointed or elected by the
same
organization(s), or (2) a majority of your governing boards or officers consist of the same individuals. Common control also
occurs when you and one
or more commonly controlled organizations have a majority ownership interest in a corporation, partnership, or trust. Ownership
means voting power in
a corporation, profits interest in a partnership, or beneficial interest in a trust.
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Community
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The local or regional geographic area to be served by an organization.
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Compensation
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All forms of income from working, including salary or wages; deferred compensation; retirement benefits, whether in the form
of a qualified or
non-qualified employee plan (for example: pensions or annuities); fringe benefits (for example: personal vehicle, meals, lodging,
personal and family
educational benefits, low interest loans, payment of personal travel, entertainment, or other expenses, athletic or country
club membership, and
personal use of your property); and bonuses.
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Conflict of interest policy
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A conflict of interest arises when a person in a position of authority over an organization, such as a director, officer,
or manager, may
benefit personally from a decision he or she could make. A conflict of interest policy consists of a set of procedures to
follow to avoid the
possibility that those in positions of authority over an organization may receive an inappropriate benefit.
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Controlled by disqualified persons
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As a section 509(a)(3) supporting organization, you may not be controlled directly or indirectly by disqualified persons.
You are controlled if
disqualified persons can exercise 50% or more of the total voting power of your governing body. You are also controlled if
disqualified persons have
authority to affect significant decisions, such as power over your investment decisions, or power over your charitable disbursement
decisions. You are
also controlled if disqualified persons can exercise veto power. Although control is generally demonstrated where disqualified
persons have the
authority over your governing body to require you to take an action or refrain from taking an action, indirect control by
disqualified persons will
also disqualify you as a supporting organization.
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Cooperative hospital service organization
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An organization described in section 501(e) is organized and operated on a cooperative basis to provide its section 501(c)(3)
hospital members
one or more of the following activities: data processing, purchasing (including purchasing insurance on a group basis), warehousing,
billing and
collection (including purchasing patron accounts receivable on a recourse basis), food, clinical, industrial engineering,
laboratory, printing,
communications, record center, and personnel (including selecting, testing, training, and educating personnel) services.
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Cooperative service organization of operating educational organizations
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An organization described in section 501(f) is organized and operated to provide investment services to its members. Those
members must be
organizations described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii) or (iv), and either tax exempt under section 501(a) or whose income is
excluded from taxation
under section 115(a).
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Corporation
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An entity organized under a Federal or state statute, or a statute of a federally recognized Indian tribal or Alaskan native
government.
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Definitive ruling
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A written determination by us on your public charity status that classifies you as a publicly supported organization if you
have completed your
first tax year, consisting of at least 8 full months, and you meet one of the public support tests. A definitive ruling may
also be issued at the end
of your 5-year advance ruling period if you were issued an advance ruling and you meet one of the public support tests.
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Develop
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Develop means the planning, financing, construction, or provision of similar services involved in the acquisition of real
property, such as
land or a building.
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Disqualified person
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Any individual or organization that is:
a. A substantial contributor to you (see substantial contributor).
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b. An officer, director, trustee, or any other individual who has similar powers or responsibilities.
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c. An individual who owns more than 20% of the total combined voting power of a corporation that is a substantial contributor
to
you.
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d. An individual who owns more than 20% of the profits interest of a partnership that is a substantial contributor to
you.
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e. An individual who owns more than 20% of the beneficial interest of a trust or estate that is a substantial contributor to
you.
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f. A member of the family of any individual described in a, b, c, d, or e above;
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g. A corporation in which any individuals described in a, b, c, d, e, or f above hold more than 35% of the total combined voting
power;
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h. A trust or estate in which any individuals described in a, b, c, d, e, or f above hold more than 35% of the beneficial
interests; and
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i. A partnership in which any individuals described a, b, c, d, e, or f above hold more than 35% of the profits
interest.
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Earmark
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Donations or other contributions given to you to assist particular individuals or specific identified groups.
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Economic development
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Organizations formed to combat community deterioration by assisting businesses located in a particular geographic area whose
economy is
economically depressed or deteriorating. Economic development activities include grants, loans, provision of information and
expertise, or creation of
industrial parks. Economic development organizations may also be formed to eliminate prejudice and discrimination or lessen
the burdens of government
through involvement with business development.
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Elderly housing
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Generally, the primary beneficiaries of the tax-exempt housing are age 62 and older. The elderly are treated as appropriate
charitable
beneficiaries for certain purposes regardless of socio-economic status because, as a group, they face many barriers to their
basic needs as they age.
The elderly, as a class, face forms of distress other than financial, such as the need for suitable housing, physical and
mental health care, civic,
cultural, and recreational activities, and an overall environment conducive to dignity and independence.
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Expenses
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Financial burdens or outlays; costs (of doing business); business outlays chargeable against revenues. For purposes of this
form, expenses mean
direct and indirect expenses.
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Fair market value
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The price at which property or the right to use property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller,
neither being under
any compulsion to buy, sell, or transfer property or the right to use property, and both having reasonable knowledge of relevant
facts.
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Family
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Includes an individual's spouse, ancestors, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, siblings (whether by whole or half
blood), and the
spouses of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and siblings.
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Foreign country
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A country other than the United States, its territories and possessions, and the District of Columbia.
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For-profit
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A business entity whose activities are conducted or maintained to make a profit (e.g. revenues greater than expenses).
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Foundation manager
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Officers, directors, or trustees, or an individual having powers or responsibilities similar to those of a foundation's officers,
directors, or
trustees.
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Fundraising
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The organized activity of raising funds, whether by volunteers, employees, or paid independent contractors.
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Gainfully employed
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Employed or actively looking for work.
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Gaming
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The term gaming includes activities such as Bingo, Beano, lotteries, pull-tabs, pari-mutuel betting, Calcutta wagering, pickle
jars, punch
boards, tip boards, tip jars, certain video games, 21, raffles, keno, split-the-pot, and other games of chance.
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Gross investment income
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As defined in section 509, gross investment income means the gross amount of income from interest, dividends, payments with
respect to
securities loans, rents, and royalties, but not including any such income to the extent included in computing the tax imposed
by section 511.
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Gross receipts
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For purposes of Part IX-A. Statement of Revenues and Expenses, gross receipts includes monies earned from activities related to your
charitable or other section 501(c)(3) activities, such as selling admissions or merchandise, performing services, or furnishing
facilities.
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Handicapped
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Persons with physical or mental disabilities with special needs for suitable housing, physical and mental health care, civic,
cultural, and
recreational activities, transportation, and an overall environment conducive to dignity and independence.
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Hospital
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Hospital or medical care includes the treatment of any physical or mental disability or condition, whether on an inpatient
or outpatient basis.
A hospital includes:
a. Hospitals and rehabilitation institutions, outpatient clinics, or community mental health or drug treatment centers if the
principal purpose or function is the providing of medical or hospital care or medical education or research.
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b. Medical research organizations, if the principal purpose or function is the continuous active conduct of medical research
in
conjunction with a hospital.
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Independent contractors
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Persons who are not treated as employees for employment tax purposes.
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Influence legislation
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The act of directly contacting or urging the public to contact members of a legislative body for the purpose of proposing,
supporting, or
opposing legislation. You are also attempting to influence legislation if you advocate the adoption or rejection of legislation.
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Intellectual property
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A type of property (distinct from real or personal property) which includes:
a. Patents (for inventions).
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b. Copyrights (for literary and artistic works such as novels, poems, plays, films, musical works, drawings, paintings,
photographs, sculptures, architectural designs, performances, recordings, film, and radio or television programs).
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c. Trade names, trade marks, and service marks (for symbols, names, images, and designs).
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d. Formulas, know-how, and trade secrets.
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Joint ventures
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A legal agreement in which the parties jointly undertake a transaction for mutual profit. Generally, each person contributes
assets and shares
risks. Like a partnership, joint ventures can involve any type of business transaction and the “persons” involved can be individuals, groups of
individuals, companies, or corporations.
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Limited liability company
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A limited liability company (LLC) combines attributes of both corporations and partnerships (or, for one-person LLCs, sole
proprietorships).
The corporation's protection from personal liability for business debts and the pass-through tax structure of partnerships
and sole proprietorships.
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Low-income housing
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Rental or ownership housing provided to persons based on financial need.
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Mailing address
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Address where you wish all correspondence to be sent.
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Manage
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Manage means to direct or administer.
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Medical care
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The treatment of any physical or mental disability or condition, whether on an inpatient or outpatient basis.
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Medical research organization
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An organization whose principal purpose or function is the continuous active conduct of medical research in conjunction with
a hospital.
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Net income (for Schedule D)
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See adjusted net income.
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Non-fixed payments
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A non-fixed payment means a payment that depends on discretion. For example, a bonus of up to $100,000 that is based on an
evaluation of
performance by the governing board is a non-fixed payment because the governing body has discretion over whether the bonus
is paid and the amount of
the bonus.
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Organizing document
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The organizing document depends on the form of the organization. For a corporation, the document is the articles of incorporation.
For a
limited liability company (LLC), the document is the articles of organization. For an unincorporated association, the document
is the articles of
association or constitution. The organizing document of a trust is the trust agreement.
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Political
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You participate in a political campaign if you promote or oppose, through political literature, brochures, pamphlets, hosting
or participating
in events, etc., the candidacy of an individual for public office. Debates and nonpartisan voter education are not considered
political.
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Predecessor
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An organization whose activities or assets were taken over by another organization.
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Private foundations
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Organizations that are exempt under section 501(c)(3) are private foundations unless they are: churches, schools, hospitals,
governmental
units, entities that undertake testing for public safety; organizations that have broad financial support from the general
public; or organizations
that support one or more other organizations that are themselves classified as public charities.
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Private operating foundation
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A type of private foundation that lacks general public support, but makes qualifying distributions directly for the active
conduct of its
educational, charitable, and religious purposes. “Directly for the active conduct” means that the distributions are used by the foundation itself
to carry out the programs for which it is organized and operated. Grants made to assist other organizations or individuals
are normally considered
indirect.
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Public charity
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Organizations that are exempt under section 501(c)(3) and are not private foundations because they are: churches, schools,
hospitals,
governmental units, entities that undertake testing for public safety; organizations that have broad financial support from
the general public; or
organizations that support one or more other organizations that are themselves classified as public charities. Public charity
status is a more
favorable tax status than private foundation status.
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Reasonable compensation
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Reasonable compensation is the amount that would ordinarily be paid for like services by like organizations under like circumstances
as of the
date the compensation arrangement is made. Reasonable compensation is important because excessive benefits in the form of
compensation to disqualified
persons may result in the imposition of excise taxes and jeopardize the organization's tax-exempt status.
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Related
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The family or business relationships between persons.
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Relationship
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A relationship between you and the recipient organization includes the following situations:
a. You control the organization or it controls you through common officers, directors, or trustees, or through authority to
approve budgets or expenditures.
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b. You and the organization were created at approximately the same time and by the same persons.
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c. You and the organization operate in a coordinated manner with respect to facilities, programs, employees, or other
activities.
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d. Persons who exercise substantial influence over you also exercise substantial influence over the other
organization.
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Revenue
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Revenue means gross revenue amounts.
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Revenue Procedure
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An official statement of a procedure published in the IRS Cumulative Bulletin that either affects the rights or duties of
taxpayers or other
members of the public under the Internal Revenue Code and related statutes, treaties, and regulations or, although not necessarily
affecting the
rights and duties of the public, should be a matter of public knowledge.
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Revenue Ruling
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An official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue laws and related statutes, treaties, and regulations, that has
been published in
the Cumulative Bulletin. Revenue Rulings are issued only by the National Office and are published for the information and
guidance of taxpayers, IRS
officials, and others concerned.
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SS-4
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Application for Employer Identification Number.
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School
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A school is an educational organization whose primary function is the presentation of formal instruction and which normally
maintains a regular
faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of pupils or students in attendance at the place where its
educational activities
are regularly carried on. A school may include a:
a. Primary, secondary, preparatory, or high school.
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b. College or university.
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c. Trade or technical school.
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d. Nursery or preschool.
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e. School that you operate as an activity, such as school that is operated as an activity of a museum, historical society, or
church.
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Similarly situated
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Similarly situated organizations means tax-exempt or taxable organizations of a comparable size, purpose, and resources.
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Substantial contributor
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Any individual or organization that gave more than $5,000 to you from the date you were formed or other date that your exemption
would be
effective, to the end of the year in which the contributions were received. This total amount contributed must also be more
than 2% of all the
contributions you received. A creator of a trust is treated as a substantial contributor regardless of the amount contributed.
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Successor
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An organization that took over:
a. More than a negligible amount of the activities that were previously conducted by another organization;
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b. Twenty-five percent or more of the fair market value of the net assets of another organization; or
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c. Was established upon the conversion of an organization from for-profit to non-profit status.
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Trust
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A trust is an entity that may be formed by a trust agreement or declaration of trust. A trust may also be formed through a
will.
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Unincorporated association
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An unincorporated association formed under state law must have at least two members who have signed a written document for
a specifically
defined purpose.
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Unusual grants
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Substantial contributions and bequests from disinterested persons that by their size adversely affect classification as a
public charity. They
are:
a. Unusual;
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b. Unexpected; and
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c. Received from an unrelated party.
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