Form 1023 (2025): Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3)
Form 1023 is the IRS form titled “Application for Recognition of Exemption Under Section 501(c)(3).” It is filed online only — there is no paper form to download.
Form Details
- Tax Year
- 2025
- Revision
- online (Pay.gov)
- Category
- Non-Profit & Exempt
- Status
- Online Only (No PDF)
Who Uses Form 1023
Tax-exempt, non-profit and political organizations.
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Form 1023 has no paper PDF — it is filed online. Use the IRS.gov link on this page to see how to file it.
This page is part of our tax year 2025 library. The IRS revision listed for this form is “online (Pay.gov).” Some IRS forms are revised on their own schedule or are continuous-use, so the revision date can differ from the tax year. The IRS.gov page for Form 1023 lists prior revisions.
Yes. Zentavos prepares and e-files federal tax returns for individuals and businesses, including the forms and schedules each return needs. If Form 1023 is part of your filing, our team can prepare it with your return — see Tax Prep to get started.
Source: IRS.gov — Form 1023