THIS STATEMENT MUST GO ON YOUR LETTERHEAD IRS REQUIREMENTS Date We, the (organization/ministry Name) do hereby request membership in the EXEGETICAL INSTITUTE, INC. with all honors, rights and privileges therein appertaining with the granting of the group tax-exempt status, hereafter referred to as a Asubordinate.@ PRESIDENT-DIRECTOR (type or print) X Signature of President or Director SECRETARY (type or print) X Signature of Secretary TREASURER (type or print) X Signature of Treasurer
EXEGETICAL INSTITUTE, INC. 898 McDaniel Mill Rd. CONYERS, GA. 30094 NEEDED FOR SUBORDINATE APPLICATION NEW AIRS@ REQUIREMENTS AS TO SUBORDINATES, THERE ARE THREE THINGS REQUIRED THAT ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKET. ADDENDUM AA@ 1. A MISSION STATEMENT OR DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITIES OF YOUR NON- PROFIT ORGANIZATION THIS NEEDS TO AGREE WITH THE OVERALL MISSION OF THE EXEGETICAL BIBLE INSTITUTE. ADDENDUM AB@ 2. EXPLANATION OF HOW LONG ORGANIZED AND WHY SO LONG IN APPLYING FOR A 501(C) 3. (EXAMPLE :) Because I have not done anything in this organization that required a 501 (c) 3 up to this point, I have never applied for one. We are now applying for grants and are required to have this non-profit exemption status. 3. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (if you are incorporated) ADDENDUM AC@ 1. Provide a statement that reads, AAny salaries, wages, together with fringe benefits or other forms of compensation (housing, transportation and other allowances) paid to or provided your employees, directors or officers will not exceed a value which is reasonable and commensurate with the duties and working hours associated with such employment and with the compensation ordinarily paid persons with similar positions or duties.@ A. This needs to be signed by the President or Treasurer. ADDENDUM AD@ 2. You are required to submit a statement that verifies your directors and officers are a majority of non-family members. If not then you will expand your governing body to consist of a majority of non-family members. A. This needs to be signed by the President or Director. 1
ADDENDUM@E@ 3. If you have indicated you will sell tapes and books or other religious materials. Submit the following: A. A percentage amount you intend to charge above cost. (Your mark-up) B. Explain where the materials will be sold primarily. (stores, speaking engagements, etc.) C. Explain agreement you have with stores as to distribution of your religious materials. D. Explain in detail how you feel that your publishing and marketing of said materials are conducted in non commercial fashion. (by a non-profit organization) 4. If you have indicated you will be writing and publishing books, please submit the following: A. A statement signed by you and two board members that all title or ownership of any books or other educational materials purchased by your organization=s funds will be held by your organization. B. A statement signed by you and two board members that Aall titles, copyrights, royalties, or similar interest in the tape recordings, books or other materials prepared for your organization=s activities will be held by your organization and in its name.@ C. The two board members required to sign with you should not be family members. ============================================================================ EIN # VERIFICATION Have you already applied for your EIN NUMBER? YES NO If Ano@ complete the attached Internal Revenue Form (ss4) Aapplication for employer identification number@ If you already have your EIN NUMBER please put the number assigned your organization on the following line. Organization EIN#
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AGREEMENT FOR CHARTER Regulation Form 901 We, the (name of organization), of the city of, in the state of, in the country of, do hereby declare ourselves to be recognized as an EDUCATIONAL/ INTERNSHIP MINISTRY or ORGANIZATION in fellowship with and a member (i.e. subordinate) of the EXEGETCIAL INSTITUTE, INC.; and do hereby agree to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the Internal Revenue Service and State Governmental Agencies governing Non-profit Ministries and Organizations and as a subordinate of the EXEGETICAL INSTITUTE, INC. ---------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------- Signature of President/Director Signature of Secretary Signature of Treasurer Date Card Number Cash/Check o Am. Exp. o Visa o MC o Discover Expiration Date Name of Card holder Billing Address City, State, Zip I authorize a one time fee of $ and/or a monthly fee of $ Signature of Authorization: Date of Authorization: You are required to fill out the full application with the information required by the Internal Revenue Service and send to Exegetical Bible Institute, Inc. within 45 days of this Authorization for your guaranteed Charter. Anyone failing to send in this required information in the specified time understands that the Application fee is non-refundable. EXEGETICAL INSTITUTE, INC. 898 McDANIEL MILL RD. CONYERS, GEORGIA 30094 USA (770)922-8511 (770)922-9858{fax} ebiconyers@aol.com or outreach0901@aol.com
ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION 4 STATE OF COUNTY OF BE IT KNOWN, that, on the day of the month of, in the year before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for the County of, in the State of, therein presently residing, duly appointed, commissioned and qualified, PERSONALLY CAME AND APPEARED of full age and majority, who declared to me, Notary, in the presence of the undersigned competent witnesses, residing in the State and County afore said, that he does organize himself/herself together with other persons who may hereafter join, or become associated with him/her, into a non-profit organization and /or body politic and /or legal entity in the law, in accordance with the following Articles of Organization, to wit: ARTICLE I The name of this organization shall be. ARTICLE II This organization is a non-profit organization. The purpose of this organization is to engage exclusively in religious, charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States of America. This organization is not to operate for the benefit of any individuals, but rather for the public interest and out of a desire to manifest and cultivate faith in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ARTICLE III This organization is to have perpetual duration. However, should this organization for any reason be dissolved, then in that event the assets of the organization may only be used for religious, charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States of America. ARTICLE IV The domicile of this organization shall be, in the County of, in the State of, and the location of its office shall be. ARTICLE V This organization shall generally possess all the powers, rights, privileges, capacities, and immunities which non-profit organizations are authorized, and may hereafter be authorized according to the laws of this State, to borrow money; to collect; to sue= to be sued= to receive, take, hold, lease, purchase, improve, sell, mortgage or otherwise dispose of personal, real or mixed property in any such manner permitted by law to the end that the purposes herein set out may be properly accomplished, and to receive by donation or otherwise any sums of money, goods or real property which any person, form or corporation shall see fit to donate to this organization. A- 1
ARTICLE VI The powers and management of this organization shall be vested in and exercise by a Board of Directors of not less than three to five (3-5) members, but only two (2) of its members may be related to one another by blood or marriage. The names and addresses of the initial Directors of the organization shall be: 1. (Address) 2. (Address) 3. (Address) 4. (Address) 5. (Address) 6. (Address) 7. (Address) ARTICLE VII The executive officers of this organization shall consist of a President, A Secretary, a Treasurer, and such other officers as the Board of Directors may elect and appoint. The President, the Secretary, and the Treasurer are to be elected by unanimous vote of the Board of Directors and shall serve until removed or until their successors are duly elected and installed. ARTICLE VIII Notwithstanding any other provisions of these Articles, this organization shall not carry on any activities not permitted to be carried on by an organization exempt form Federal Income Tax under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Coed of 1986. ARTICLE IX The voting membership of this organization shall consist of the persons named above as Directors and of all persons who shall meet the following qualifications for voting membership and who shall be admitted in the manner hereinafter set forth: 1. In order to qualify for voting membership, a prospective member must accept, believe in, and rely on the Lord Jesus Christ for his/her salvation; must believe that the Holy Bible is inerrant and the Word of the Living God; must confess his/her faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and give evidence of his/her intention to keep and follow His commandments; must commit himself/herself to the authority of the Officers and the Board of Directors; and must subscribe to the purposes of the organization. 2. The Board of Directors shall determine whether any applicant requesting voting membership meets the foregoing qualification, and if so, the applicant may be admitted as a member of the organization.
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ARTICLE X The membership of the Board of Directors and the Executive Officers shall consist of persons who meet the following additional qualifications: 1. In order to qualify for membership on the Board of Directors, a candidate must believe in and must practice the Mission Statement of the of. 2. Furthermore, a candidate must agree to: (a). submit to, and (b) abide by the Internal Revenue Service and State Governing Agencies regulating Non-Profit and Tax Exempt Organizations. THUS DONE, past and signed in the State and County aforesaid, on the day, month, and year first herein above written, in the presence of the undersigned legal and competent witnesses, and me, Notary, after due reading of the whole. X (WITNESS) X (ORGANIZER) X (WITNESS) Sworn to and subscribed before me on this day of, 19. NOTARY PUBLIC my commission expires A-3
501 (C) (3) CHARTER APPLICATION of the EXEGETICAL INSTITUTE, INC. 898 McDaniel Mill Rd. Conyers, Georgia 30094 USA e-mail: ebiconyers@aol.com (770)922-8511 <> (770)922-9858 fax PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE CLEARLY... DO NOT ABBREVIATE We the official Board of this ORGANIZATION/MINISTRY, do hereby make application for an AEducational/Internship Charter,@ requesting 501 (c)(3) tax-exempt status for the following ministry, hereafter referred to as ASubordinate@: MINISTRY NAME: Address: City,St.: Zip Phone:( ) Fax:( ) Mailing Address if different from above: Street City,St.: Zip NAME & ADDRESS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS NOTE:(P. O. Boxes are not acceptable. All applicants must have a physical address. If you receive your mail at a Post Office Box include with address) Note: Three-Five (3-5) board members are required and only TWO may be related by blood or marriage. *The president and treasurer may not be related by blood or marriage. *The board members DO NOT have to reside in the same city or state. 1. NAME OF PRESIDENT/EXEC. DIRECTOR: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone :( ) Fax:( ) 2. NAME OF SECRETARY: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone :( ) Fax :( ) 3. NAME OF TREASURER: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone :( ) Fax :( ) C-1
4. NAME OF DIRECTOR: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone :( ) Fax :( ) 5. NAME OF DIRECTOR: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone :( ) Fax :( ) NAME AND ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL OFFICER FOR THIS ORGANIZATION NAME OF PRINCIPAL OFFICER: Address: City: State: Zip: Phone :( ) Fax :( ) EDUCATIONAL/INTERNSHIP ORGANIZATIONAL AGREEMENT We,(name of organization) hereby referred to as an EDUCATIONAL/INTERNSHIP ORGANIZATION (i. e., subordinate) of the Exegetical Institute, Inc.(EI) do hereby agree to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the EI Mission Statement established now and /or all revisions that may be established by the Board of Directors of EI. The Educational/Internship Organization, by application for Charter from EI, agrees to support the EI and it=s Ministries through gifts and offerings to EI. The Educational/Internship Organization does hereby agree to pay a setup fee of $ 160.00, and hereafter pay $ 30.00 per month charter fee. The Educational/Internship Organization does understand that three months (3) of nonpayment of charter obligation, will be automatically dropped as a subordinate, resulting in loss of taxexempt status. Reinstatement of the Charter will require delinquent amount paid to date and a reinstatement fee of $ 50.00. The accounting period for EI and all subordinates begins January 1 and ends December 31. The Educational/Internship Organization is required to return the notarized AYEARLY FINANCIAL CHARTER REPORT@ to EI by the last day of February of each year. (This report will be mailed to each subordinate by the end of the year) The Educational/Internship Organization will receive a new charter for each year provided they are a member in good standing and have met all requirements for renewal. The Educational/Internship Organization, once approved by the EI for a 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status will remain a sovereign Educational/Internship Organization and will comply with all City, State, and Federal Regulations. This Educational/Internship Organization, along with its local and/or other agencies, accepts the responsibility of compliance with said ordinances and laws. C-2
The Organization does hereby agree to hold harmless the EI, its officers, representatives, employees, staff, and assigns from any and all damages, suits, liabilities, or actions intentional or otherwise that may arise as a result, direct or indirect, of the Educational/Internship Organization and regardless of the relationship to the Educational/Internship Organization. Any and all violations of the above agreement by the Educational/Internship Organization and its associate ministries shall result in the dissolution of the Educational/Internship Organization (subordinate) Charter granted by Exegetical Institute, Inc. We, the undersigned officers do hereby agree to the provisions as stipulated in this agreement. G Please find enclosed a copy of our Articles of Incorporation from the State. G Please find enclosed a copy of our Articles of Organization. G Please find enclosed our documents required by the IRS and EI to obtain a charter. G Please find enclosed our onetime fee of $ 160.00 required with charter application. Signed this day of, 20 (By :) Evangelist/President/Director E-Mail Address Secretary or Treasurer E-Mail Address RETURN APPLICATION TO: EXEGETICAL INSTITUTE, INC. 898 McDaniel Mill Rd. CONYERS, GEORGIA 30094 USA (770) 922-8511 [voice] (770) 922-9858 [fax] outreach0701@aol.com or Ebiconyers@aol.com C-3