CGCI Group Exemption Forms

Group Exemption Forms

APPLICATION FORM
This form clearly lists all the steps needed to comply.

Click here to download a copy of the Group Exemption Application Form in Acrobat PDF-form format.

Click here to download a copy of the Group Exemption Application Form in Microsoft Word format.

ARTICLES OF AFFILIATION
Your club must be affiliated and subordinate to CGCI in the eyes of the IRS. This form formally defines the relationship between CGCI and your club as required by the IRS.

Click here to download a copy of the Articles of Affiliation in Acrobat PDF-form format.

Click here to download a copy of the Articles of Affiliation in Microsoft Word format.

REQUIRED BYLAW LANGUAGE
Your club must be organized as a legitimate nonprofit, educational organization in the eyes of the IRS. To determine if your club complies with the IRS definition of a nonprofit, the IRS checks to make sure your clubs' organizing document (your clubs bylaws) have specific language to make sure your club is governed as a legitimate 501(c)(3) organization should be governed.

The IRS-approved language for your bylaws is explained on this website (click here to view the page) or you can download the files below.

Click here to download a copy of the Required Bylaw Language in Acrobat PDF-form format.

Click here to download a copy of the Required Bylaw Language in Microsoft Word format.

RENEWAL FORMS
Clubs already accepted into the Group Exemption program must renew each year. The forms for 2008 will be available in January. More information will follow.

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