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 or the online filing process, 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).