Purdue Group Federal Tax Exemption Number

The majority of 4-H Clubs and 4-H Affiliates in Indiana completed the steps necessary to join the Purdue Group Federal Tax Exemption Number (PU GEN) in 2012. For newly-formed 4-H Clubs and 4-H Affiliates, here are the steps to complete to join the PU GEN:

4-H Clubs

• Approve and sign the standardized 4-H Club Constitution.
• Sign the Authorization Letter for 4-H Clubs.
• Apply for and obtain a unique Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS.

4-H Affiliates

• Adopt the set of 5 standardized provisions  into their governing document.
  • For Incorporated groups, these provisions will be included in the Articles of Incorporation and filed with the Secretary of State using Articles of Amendment Form 4161 http://www.in.gov/sos/business/2426.htm, under "Non-Profit Corporations (Domestic)".
  • For Unincorporated groups, these provisions will be included in the Constitution.
• Sign the Authorization Letter for 4-H Affiliates.
• Apply for and obtain a unique Employer Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS.
• Complete and sign a Memorandum of Understanding between the Affiliate and the County 4-H Program (Extension Office).