What does a 501(c)(3) form look like and not look like?

The 501(c)(3) form is a letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) that includes a statement like, “Our records indicate that your organization is currently exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.” The letter should be addressed to your organization. It is NOT a copy of your application for the 501(c)(3) form, certificate of filing, letter from US Treasury assigning your identification number, or other.