In Washington, nonprofit organizations are generally taxed like any other business. How do I get an employer identification number (EIN) for my organization?You need an IRS letter CP575, which the IRS generated when granting your Employer Identification Number. Our legal team outlines the step-by-step process below. We've helped hundreds of churches and ministries obtain 501c3 status and thrive. The Office of Tax and Revenue provides an exemption from tax for organizations organized and operated exclusively for exempt purposes. When an EIN is first assigned, the IRS sends out a confirmation letter, known as CP 575. Have back rent and need assistance? Leaders of charitable nonprofits know that financial transparency will help preserve the important trust community members and donors place in a nonprofit. This section discusses basic eligibility criteria and guides you through filling out and filing the application.