Nonprofit Advocacy Technical Assistance and Resources: Sample Tax Exemptions

Sample Tax-Exempt Organizing Documents

As referenced in The Connection: Strategies for Creating and Operating 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, and Political Organizations

Please note that these samples are for general guidance only. Each application for recognition of tax exempt status should be carefully prepared to reflect the unique circumstances of each requesting organization. We strongly advise you to seek advice from an attorney experienced in this area of law and not to rely exclusively on these examples when completing your own application.

Form 1023 (PDF)
This sample 1023 application depicts a fictional organization that was incorporated on 1/1/2006 and is applying for 501(c)(3) status on 1/15/2006. The organization has neither raised any money nor engaged in any charitable activities.

c3 Form 1023 Attachments (PDF)

c3 Articles of Incorporation (PDF)

c3 Bylaws (PDF)

c3 Conflict of Interest Resolution (PDF)

c3 Form 5768 (PDF)