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Affiliate Subordinate Ministries Information, Requirements & Resources

Romans 13:1-2 Let every soul be subject to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and the authorities that exist are appointed by God. 2 Therefore whoever resists the authority resists the ordinance of God, and those who resist will bring judgment on themselves.

Chaplain Fellowship Ministries International is committed to planting ministries, outreach missions and chaplaincy programs worldwide. Members who are senior or master chaplains in good standing for a period of no less than 12 months may apply to become an affiliate subordinate ministry. Members requesting to be covered must have a real existing physical ministry, not a Internet ministry or church. Contrary to what many may tell you becoming a 501 (c) 3 tax exempt public charity is not easy to obtain. Please understand, becoming an an affiliate subordinate ministry is a privilege, not an automatic right of membership. No member or ministry will be covered unless they meet the established requirements and standards of the board of directors of Chaplain Fellowship Ministries and be in compliance with the rules, regulations and guidelines established by the Internal Revenue Service governing 501 (c) 3 tax exempt public charities. There will be no exceptions!

Affiliate Subordinate Ministries of Chaplain Fellowship Ministries International

1. Grants: Any ministry applying for a grants from the federal government mus have a Duns Number. D-U-N-S Number assignment is FREE for all businesses required to register with the US Federal government for contracts or grants. to request your D-U-N-S Number via the Web. If one does not exist for your business location, it can be created within 1 business day. to request your D-U-N-S Number by phone, (for U.S., Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands Only). For technical difficulties, contact govt@dnb.com

1. In 2006 we contacted all the CFMI affiliate subordinate ministries and informed them they had to file a 990N if their ministries did less than 25,000 dollars for the year. Folks I can not stress it strong enough, everyone does have to file a 990N if their ministry does less than 25,000 dollars a year. Please and read the article, half a million nonprofits could lose their tax exemptions.

2. New internal revenue service filing and user fee Schedule: to view the new internal revenue service filing and user fee Schedule. Scroll down to determination office user fee, look under Application for recognition of exemption and Group exemption letters.

3. File your 990N: It is a very simple form that will only take few minutes of your time, once filed your ministry will be good for another year. to file your 990N.

4. Affiliate Subordinate Ministries are responsible for their own actions and are required to visit the internal revenue service web site and educate themselves regarding public charities & non-profits. Affiliate Subordinate Ministries are held responsible to the IRS for their own 990, 990EZ, 990N or any other forms required by the Internal Revenue Service. We would advise everyone to keep themselves informed and make sure you educate yourselves and your board members so you will not have any problems.

5. As of September 1st 2008 Affiliate Subordinate Ministry not listed on this page have been dropped from the affiliate subordinate ministry program. For more information or questions you may contact the home office during normal office hours (Monday - Friday) between the hours of 9:am to 5:pm. Call toll free (254) 774-9363.

Affiliate Subordinate Ministries Information and Resources

1. Stay Exempt: This is an IRS interactive web-based training program covering tax compliance issues confronted by small and mid-sized tax-exempt organizations. for training, here is another link for interactive training program.

2. IRS Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits: Affiliate Subordinate Ministries need to visit the IRS web page on Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits. Affiliate Subordinate Ministries are responsible for filling their own 990, 990EZ or any other forms required by the IRS. Keep yourselves informed, and Educate yourselves and your board members so you will not have any problems.For information on here Charities & Other Non-Profits !

3. Exempt Employer's Tool Kit: A new page on the IRS website for Charities & Other Nonprofits centralizes federal tax resources commonly needed by tax-exempt organizations that compensate employees. to see the exempt employer’s tool kit for more information.

4. Exempt Organization's Questions: If you have a technical or procedural question relating to Exempt Organizations , visit the home page on the IRS.gov Web site. If you have a specific question about exempt organizations, call EO Customer Account Services at 1-877-829-5500. You can subscribe to EO Update.

5. In order to be in compliance with IRS rules and regulations we have posted both our Exemption letter for public inspection. If you have any questions you may contact the CFMI home office during office hours for further information.

6. Ministry 501 (c) 3: to view the CFMI 501 (c) 3 Tax Exempt Nonprofit Public Charity Determination Letter.

7. Group Exemption: to view the CFMI 501 (c) 3 Group Exemption Determination Letter.

8. Fundraising Ideas: There are hundreds of fundraising location on the net for non-profits. You can find a lot of them in our member's area

State by State Tax Exempt Information

1. You need to be aware of your state's laws concerning tax exempt status for non profit groups. Each states laws vary by type of group as well as type of project chosen for sales. The above link is provided for your convenience and in no way should be considered as legal advise for your particular group or project. State by State Tax Exempt Information.

US Federal Government contractors, Corporations and foundations our Legal Name is ™Chaplain Fellowship Ministries International Inc., Legal Structure is Nonprofit Public Charity, D-U-N-S Number is 808479526. CFMI is a Internationally recognized ministry of presence. For more information