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Supporting Org Guidelines Available
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The IRS has produced guide sheets and explanations to help applicants for supporting organization status to determine which of the three types of supporting organizations outlined in IRC § 509(a)(3) they fall under. The guides, which include checklists for the organizational test, operational test, control test, relationship requirement and other considerations, can be found at www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=174956,00.html.
