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To apply for recognition by the IRS of exempt status under IRC Section 501 (c) (3), you must use either Form 1023 or Form 1023-EZ. All organizations seeking exemption under IRC Section 501 (c) (3) can use Form 1023, but certain small organizations can apply using the shorter Form 1023-EZ.
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For corporations that are in the process of applying for 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, you can submit copies of the Form 1023 application and federal determination letter (Step 9) after receiving the determination letter to complete your filing with the Registry.
This guide helps nonprofits in California to know more about how to register with the State, obtaining tax-exempt status, and annual report filing requirements. 990 Series Forms are due by December 16, 2024!
Taxpayers affected by California Fires or other California Disasters — please refer to our State of Emergency Tax Relief page for instructions on how to apply for relief.
The Registry of Charities and Fundraisers will honor all IRS extensions for annual renewal filing deadlines, including the filing of the Forms RRF-1, CT-TR-1, and IRS Forms 990, 990-PF and 990-EZ. The Registry will consider other extension requests on a case-by-case basis.
As of January 3, 2022, Form 1024 applications for recognition of exemption must be submitted electronically online at Pay.gov as well. A grace period will extend until April 30, 2022, where paper versions of Form 1024 will continue to be accepted.
We will grant an automatic 6-month extension to file a return if both of the following conditions exist: Your organization is not suspended on the original due date. You file your organization's return on or before the extended due date.
