Some businesses claim they are nonprofit, but they aren't actually registered as such. The IRS registers all nonprofit organizations and issues them a tax identification number. With this number, the organization is eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable donations and contributions. You can get this information by completing the correct IRS form or searching online.
Instructions
1. Find a tax identification number for a nonprofit organization on Melissa Data. This website will list the tax identification number, the nonprofit classification (e.g., 501c(3)), whether contributions to the organization are tax-deductible, and even the total assets and income of the organization. To use this tool, enter the name of the organization in the field provided and click "Search."
2. Complete and submit IRS Form 4506-A. This form allows you to request a copy of an organization's IRS tax forms. On the form, enter the name of the organization and address, and request a copy of Form 990. Send the form to the IRS. There is no fee to submit this form. The IRS will send a copy of the nonprofit's Form 990. On the form, you can find the tax identification number.
3. Call or write the nonprofit organization and request its tax identification number. If the organization will not give you the number, request a copy of its Form 990, which will list the nonprofit's tax identification number. All nonprofits must produce a copy of this form upon request. The organization can charge a fee to copy and send the form.
