Where can I find a 501c3 form that proves the Boy Scouts are tax exempt when you donate to them?

Answer 1

You have to contact the Boy Scouts headquarters to find this kind of information. Check out their website first. They may have what you're looking for listed. Most likely, however, you will have to contact their accounting department for non-profit tax information.

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Answer 2

1. The term 501(c)(3) refers to a subsection of the internal revenue code, not to a form. If you wanted to prove that the Boy Scouts were a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, what you would need is the "ruling or determination letter" from the IRS.
2. In the case of the Boy Scouts, you would not need any documentation, because the Schedule A instructions state that donations to the Boy Scouts can be deducted. ("Examples of Qualified Charitable Organizations...Boy Scouts...")
3. To determine if any particular organization (with certain exceptions) is "eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions", go to http://www.irs.gov/charities/index.html and click on "Search for Charities".

Answer 3

The most authoritative source for whether an organization qualifies is IRS Publication 78. You can access Pub 78 on the IRS website to see if the organization is listed. It is possible though for a qualified organization to not be on the current list (filing pending, under limits for size, etc). You can also check with your state to see if the organization has a license to solicit donations. In most states this is handled by the office of the Attorney General. Please note that some organizations like churches do not need a license so the lack of one is not necessarily a problem. Finally, an excellent source of non-profit information including codes, status, boards, contact infor, and copies of IRS returns is guidestar.org. They offer basic registration for free and it covers most of what you need. For professionals they also have paid services that provide even more information.

In summary, IRS Pub 78, State AG Office, GuideStar.org.

Answer 4

Bear in mind that some state chapters of the BSA have lost their tax-exempt status due to the Scouting's discriminatory practices. These practices are not in violation of Federal law at present but some states do prohibit them. If your state is one such state (CA for example) make sure that your donation is to the national headquarters as donations to the state chapter may not be deductible.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

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