CGCI operates as an exempt organization under Sec. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (RC 1986) and is listed in the Cumulative List of Exempt Organizations, Publication 78, which can be found on the IRS website at www.irs.gov. CGCI is listed in the State of California Registry of Charitable Organizations as a charitable trust, with the identification number CT­16129. Reference for this exemption is the California Revenue and Taxation Code. Sec. 23701d or Sec. 23701f.

A group exemption is allowed to qualified member clubs to be afforded full, nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax status with the IRS under the status granted to CGCI. To qualify for inclusion in this group exemption, member clubs must agree to follow the guidelines required by the IRS and successfully complete the application process administered under the supervision of the CGCI Financial Consultant. Group Exemption status is renewable each year thereafter.

All donations to CGCI and the clubs under its Letter of Group Exemption (Group # 5358) are deductible to the full extent allowed under US tax laws.

Click here for a list of the clubs included in the CGCI Group Exemption Letter.

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