Previous Videos in this Series:
- Watch Video 1 if you haven’t already. Checking Not-for-Profit Name Availability with Missouri Secretary of State.
- Watch Video 2a if you haven’t already. How to Create an Account on MO Secretary of State to Register Your Not-For-Profit’s Name.
- Watch Video 2b if you haven’t already. Registering your Non-Profit with Missouri Secretary of State.
- Watch Video 3 if you haven’t already. Info on Creating By-Laws for your Missouri Not-For-Profit
This video explains how to Apply for a Federal ID Number (EIN) for your Missouri Not-for-Profit Organization.
You should have your paper work filled out and submitted with the Missouri Secretary of State.
Now you are ready to apply for your Federal ID Number (EIN) with the IRS.
Watch the video below to learn how, or follow the step by step instructions beneath the video.
NEXT: After you watch the below video, move on to Video 5: To determine if you are eligible to file the IRS form 1023-EZ.
- Go to IRS.GOV
- In the search box – type need EIN
- We get a screen that is asking IF you need and EIN and has several steps to go through
- You do need an EIN so we are going scroll down to
- Apply for an EIN online
- Click on the link.
- You will be the responsible party,
- unless you hire and attorney or CPA to do this for you, like T. Benus Associates.
- Click the APPLY ONLINE NOW box
- Click ok
- Click Begin Application
- This is where you need to be cautious: You are wanting to be a 501c3 – Nonprofit; as you see that is not an option on this screen.
- You want the last option – View Additional types
- Click Continue
- Now we need to click the OTHER NON PROFIT/Tax Exempt Organization
- Click Continue
- This screen gives you time/info to make sure you have selected the correct options
- As long as you have selected the correct options – click Continue
- Now we have to let the IRS know why we want/need and EIN
- In our case for today – we are selecting Started a New business
- Click Continue
- This screen is where you enter your personal information
- Then you will select “I am the responsible and duly authorized member/officer I am not going to fill in my SS#”
- Once you get past this screen, you will enter the legal name of your Nonprofit AS IT IS FILED with MO SEC. of STATE. Follow the questions
- You will be given the opportunity to review the application before you submit it — once you submit — it will take a couple minutes
- You will be given the option to have the IRS mail you a letter with your EIN or you can receive it “today” as a PDf – I always recommend writing down the EIN as soon as it pops onto the screen; then print the PDF letter. You will need this to open your bank account.
- If you hire an attorney or CPA, they will select the 3rd party option.
As always, If you need any assistance with the process, do not hesitate to contact us!
We are here at T Benus Associates LLC is here to assist you in reaching your goal.
Contact Tami: info@TamiBenus.com or Phone: (573) 607-3290
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