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Application for Exempt Permit - LG220, Information Sheet 10/98 Who may be issued an exempt permit? An exempt permit can be issued to nonprofit organizations conducting lawful gambling activity on five or fewer days, and awarding less than $50,000 in prizes during a calendar year. Separate applications required Complete a separate application for each occasion. An occasion may be either: 1. One day of gambling activity. • If your organization wants to conduct gambling activity on April 5, May 5, and June 5, you must submit a separate application and fee for each activity date. -OR- 2. Two or more consecutive days of gambling activity. • If your organization wants to conduct gambling on July 3, 4, and 5 at the same site, you may submit only one application and one fee. If you are conducting a raffle, each day a drawing is held constitutes one day of gambling. If drawings are held on more than five days in a calendar year, your organization must obtain an organization license, a gambling manager's license, and a premises permit. How to Obtain a Copy of Proof of Nonprofit Status Minnesota Secretary of State Certificate of Good Standing - Nonprofit Articles of Incorporation Attach a copy of your organization's Certificate of Good Standing (317A) showing incorporation as a nonprofit organization. IRS Income Tax Exemption D Under a national organization R If your organization falls under a national organization, attach both of the following: 1. a copy of the IRS letter showing that your national organization has been a registered nonprofit 501(c) organization and carnes a group ruling, and 2. a copy of the charter, or letter from your national organization, recognizing your organization as a subordinate. This certificate can be obtained from the Minnesota Secretary of State: Minnesota Secretary of State Business Services Division 180 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: 651-296-2803 Not under a national organization If yourorganization does not fall under a national organization, attach a copy of the IRS income tax exemption [501(c)] letter in the name of your organization, showing income tax exempt status. To obtain a copy of your federal income tax exempt letter, send your federal ID number and the date your organization initially applied for tax exempt status to: IRS P.O. Box 2508; Room 4010 Cincinnati, OH 45201 Phone: (513) 684-3957 Sales tax exempt status or federal ID employer numbers are not proof of income tax exempt status. Financial report and recordkeeping required • On the first working day of the month in which your gambling activity is being held, the Gambling Control Board will send your organization a financial report form and instructions. • Complete and return the financial report form to the Board within 30 days of your date of activity. • Your organization must keep your gambling records for 3-1/2 years. Questions? Call the Licensing Section of the Gambling Control Board at 651-639-4000. If you use a TTY, you can call the Board by using the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529 and ask to place a call to 651-639-4000.