Apply for a Non-Profit Tax ID (EIN) Number
Select your Type of Non-Profit Organization:
Select your Type of Non-Profit Organization:
To start your Non-Profit Tax ID (EIN) Application select the type of Non-Profit from the list below:
Who Needs a Tax ID (EIN)?
A Tax ID (EIN) is needed to:
- Open an Organization Bank Account
- Create a Trust
- Manage an Estate
- Hire new Employees
Not sure which type of Non-Profit to select? Use the entity definitions below to understand the correct type to select.
NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION TYPE DEFINITIONS
Community or Volunteer Group +
A community or volunteer group is any specialized interest group that comes together to provide volunteer services. Examples of community or volunteer groups include neighborhood watch groups and preservation societies. These groups generally apply for EINs for banking purposes only.
Sports Teams (community) +
These organizations are comprised of sports teams or clubs primarily participating in live sporting events before a non-paying audience. Examples include bowling leagues and little league teams. These groups generally apply for EINs for banking purposes only.
Political Organization +
A political organization is:
- An organization that influences the selection, nomination, election, or appointment of any individual to any public office or office in a political organization
- An organization created and operated primarily for the purpose of accepting contributions, making expenditures, or both
- A party, committee, association, or fund (including a separate segregated fund described in Section 527(f)(3) set up by a Section 501(c) organization, or a similar organization).
PTA/PTO or School Organization +
Parent-teacher associations (PTAs) act on behalf of the student. They speak to local and federal government on issues dealing with students.
Parent-teacher organizations (PTOs) are most often single-school groups that operate under their own bylaws and concentrate on activities at their building or in their town only.
School organizations are usually created by each school and are independent from similar groups at other schools. Some examples of school organizations are: high school marching bands and junior varsity cheerleading squads.
Homeowners/Condo Association +
A Homeowners/Condo Association is an organization of homeowners residing within a particular development whose major purpose is to maintain and provide facilities and services for the common enjoyment of the residents.
Memorial or Scholarship Fund +
A memorial or scholarship fund is set up in memory of someone who has died. The family may request that donations in memory of their loved one be sent to a specific charity, church, or school. Scholarship funds provide monies to be awarded to deserving students in the future.
IRA +
An individual retirement arrangement, or IRA, is a personal savings plan that allows you to set aside money for retirement, while offering you tax advantages. The IRS will only issue an EIN for an IRA trust account if the individual intends to file Form 990-T (Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return) or Form 1041 (U.S. Income Tax Return for Estates and Trusts).
- Contributions to an IRA are tax-deductible based on the individual’s marriage status and income level
- Monies contributed to an IRA may be invested in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, bank savings accounts, certificates of deposit, government bonds, and investment trusts
- Contributions cannot be of more personal and immediate investments such as a home or collectibles.
Other Non-Profit Organization +
Non-profit organizations include corporations, trusts, limited liability companies, and unincorporated associations that qualify for tax-exempt status under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) 501(a) as described in Publication 557 (Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization).
Non-profit organizations include: public charities, private foundations, educational organizations, employee associations, veteran’s organizations, business leagues, state-chartered credit unions, child care organizations, and teachers’ retirement fund associations. This list is not all-inclusive.
Sole proprietors and partnerships cannot be considered for tax-exempt status. For-profit organizations cannot be considered for tax-exempt status.