Description: Organizations file this form to apply for recognition of exemption from federal income tax under Section 501(a) (other than Sections 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4)) or Section 521.

Description: Organizations file this form to apply for recognition of exemption from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3)

Description: Organizations file this form to apply for recognition of exemption from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(4).

Description: Eligible organizations file this form to apply for recognition of exemption from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3)

Description: Organizations exempt under Section 501(a) file Form 8940 for miscellaneous determinations under Sections 507, 509(a), 4940, 4942, 4945, and 6033. Nonexempt charitable trusts may also file this form for an initial determination of foundation classification under Section 509(a)(3). Canadian registered charities file this form to be listed as an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) on IRS.gov or to request classification as a public charity rather than a private foundation.