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LGCF, Inc. is a nonprofit organization. We run on volunteer power!

501(c)(3) Group Umbrella

1) All forms must be typed or computer generated.  IRS does not accept hand written forms

2) Apply for EIN for your garden club using SS-4 form as soon as possible or call 1-800-829-4933.  If calling, have SS-4 form handy and filled out. An Employer Identification Number (EIN), also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number, is a nine-digit number that the IRS assigns to business entities. The IRS uses this number to identify taxpayers that are required to file various business tax returns. EINs are used by employers, sole proprietors, corporations, partnerships, non-profit organizations, trusts and estates, government agencies, certain individuals and other business entities.

3) Bylaws should be signed and dated.  If your club does not have bylaws, you will want to adopt some.  Model club bylaws are found in LGCF Handbook on page 50.

4) Write a letter requesting inclusion under LGCF tax exemption umbrella to LGCF Treasurer. Include all needed information.

5) Deadline for inclusion letter and all attachments is June 1 of the current year. (No Exceptions) Attachments are: Club Bylaws, Articles of Association form and Articles of Incorporation (if club has been incorporated.)

6) If letter is not received by the LGCF Treasurer prior to June of the current year, your club cannot be included in the group tax exemption inclusion until the following fiscal year.

7) If your club's gross income is over $25,000 per year, you must file form 990 annually with the IRS.   



Forms and Information for applying for your 501(c)(3) [nonprofit organization status]

Form SS4 Instructions (print these instructions, for step by step info in filling out the SAS4 form below)

Form SS4 for printing

Form SS4 (apply online now)

Letter of Inclusion (sample)
THIS INCLUSION PERTAINS TO ALL GARDEN CLUBS, COUNCILS, DISTRICTS, ETC.

Articles of Association


Internal Revenue Service Website: www.irs.gov


IF A CLUB, COUNCIL, DISTRICT, ETC. IS NOT UNDER THE 501(c)(3) GROUP UMBRELLA AND A DONATION, GRANT, ETC. IS RECEIVED, THE LGCF’s FEDERAL TAX NUMBER CANNOT BE GIVEN OUT. THIS IS MANDATED BY THE IRS.
If you need help, contact the current LGCF, Inc. Treasurer. Contact information can be found in the LGCF Directory.
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  • Home
    • State Officers
    • Headquarters
    • Presidents
    • Dues / Membership
    • Life Members
    • 501(c)(3)
    • Site Map
  • Awards
    • LGCF Lists - Forms - Winners
    • LGCF Youth Awards
  • Events
    • Calendar
    • Deep South Convention
    • LGCF Convention
    • NGC Convention
    • Summer Board
    • Fall District Meetings
    • Winter Council
  • Newsletter
  • Education
    • Scholarships
    • Environmental School
    • Flower Show School
    • Gardening School
    • Landscape Design School
    • Symposiums
  • Districts & Clubs
    • District I
    • District II
    • District III
    • District IV
    • District V
    • District VI
    • District VII
    • District VIII
  • Live OAK Society
    • LOS_Photos
  • Projects A - L
    • Arbor Day
    • Beauty of Life Garden
    • Blue Star, Gold Star Marker
    • Circle of Roses
    • Cleanest City Contest
    • Litter
  • Projects M - W
    • Memorials- Book of Remembrance
    • Native Plants
    • PLANT AMERICA
    • Tours
    • Ways & Means
  • CONTACT LGCF
  • Members Only
  • DISTRICT DEEDS & DOINGS Calendar
    • DISTRICT I
    • DISTRICT II >
      • DISTRICT II Acres of Green Garden Club
      • DISTRICT II - Colonial Garden Club
      • District II Lakeview Botany Guild
      • DISTRICT II - Metairie Ridge Garden Club
      • DISTRICT II - River Ridge Garden Club
      • DISTRICT II - Shady Oaks Garden Club
    • DISTRICT III >
      • DISTRICT III - Azalea Garden Club
      • DISTRICT III - Lafayette Garden Club
      • DISTRICT III - Terrebonne Garden Club
    • DISTRICT IV
    • DISTRICT V
    • DISTRICT VI >
      • DISTRICT VI - Baton Rouge Garden Club
      • District VI - Belle Oaks Garden Club
      • DISTRICT VI - Covington Garden Club
      • DISTRICT VI - Gardenettes
      • District VI - Gonzales Garden Club
      • District VI - Mt. Hermon Garden Club
      • DISTRICT VI - Plaquemine Garden Club
      • DISTRICT VI - West Baton Rouge Garden
    • DISTRICT VII >
      • DISTRICT VII - Bulb & Blossom Garden Club
      • DISTRICT VII - Diggers & Weeders
      • District VII - Jennings Garden Club
      • District VII - Lake Charles Garden Club
      • DISTRICT VII - Oakdale Garden Club
      • DISTRICT VII - Rayne Garden Club
      • District VII - Washington Garden Club
    • DISTRICT VIII >
      • District VIII Lecompte Garden Club
  • FORMS LIBRARY