Tax Exempt Status for U.S. Chapters and SIGs
Participating in ICG's Group Exemption Letter (GEL)
The ICG provides a way for its U.S. chapters and SIGs to be recognized as 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. ICG's Group Exemption Letter (GEL) is issued by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS), and enables chapters and SIGs to share in the ICG's tax-exempt status and accept donations that are tax-deductible under the law.
Participating chapters and SIGs do not have to file a separate application for exemption with the IRS, They also do not have to pay fees to obtain an exemption letter, or wait the normal four year period. This benefit is available without charge to any U.S. based ICG chapter or SIG that chooses to participate.
Participating chapters and SIGs submit their 990N filings, annual financial reports, and list of officers to the ICG each year. They are posted here to meet IRS and ICG requirements. Previous postings for chapters and SIGs who no longer participate are also available here as a permanent record.
ICG GEL Resources provide samples, guidelines, and a filing checklist for participating chapters and SIGs. IRS GEL Resources provide background information from the IRS that chapters and SIGs can consult.
This page last updated February 10, 2016
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