Tax Exempt Program

USA Fencing has been granted a Group Tax Exempt determination letter by the IRS.

The IRS permits USA Fencing to add divisions to its Group Exemption annually in April.

In the chart below, you will find materials which are vital to this application.  

Detailed instructions are included for each form.  Please read carefully, complete and return all required materials.

Address: USA Fencing, 210 USA Cycling Pt., Ste. 120, Colorado Springs, CO 80919.

If you have questions about the tax-exempt process, or if you require assistance in completing the forms, please contact the USA Fencing National Office: information@usafencing.org or 719-866-4511.

Contents of This Packet (PDF)

SS4 Application Instructions (PDF)

990 Notice of Filing Requirements Statement (Word)

Group Exemption Authorization Letter

Group Exemption Survey (Word)

Sample Articles of Organization (PDF)

Sample Articles of Incorporation (PDF)

USA Fencing Affiliate Charter Agreement (Word)

USFA Affiliate Statement of Description of Purpose (Word)

USFA Financial Statement of Division / Section (Excel)

USFA Info Letter and Checklist (PDF)