Federal EIN & Bank Setup

This page is a directory of resources about EINs, banking, and nonprofit finances. It collects the foundational articles explaining how to get an EIN, open a compliant bank account, and classify employees versus contractors. While each topic has its own detailed page, this directory helps readers find all the financial setup content in one place without searching through the entire site.

What is EIN & How to Get One

Nonprofit Employer Identification Number EIN is required for filing the Form 1023. EIN is a 9 digit code that IRS assigns to nonprofit organizations.

Open a Nonprofit Bank Account

Nonprofit organizations should open a bank account right away. Don't wait until your exemption status is approved to open a nonprofit back account.

Complete NTEE Codes & Descriptions

NTEE code is a National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities code that summarizes an exempt organization’s purpose. Here's the complete list of NTEE codes for form 1023.

IRS Definition of Terms

IRS Form 1023 and nonprofit definition of terms. Here's a explanation of the terms used on the form 1023 and relating to nonprofit organizations by the IRS. This list is sorted alphabetically.

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