{"id":25406,"date":"2023-02-15T06:00:28","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T14:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pro-migration.local\/?p=25406"},"modified":"2025-06-10T11:35:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T18:35:59","slug":"501c7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/c\/blog\/501c7\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Build a 501(c)(7) Nonprofit From the Ground Up"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Securing 501(c)(7) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> status offers various perks. It protects your social or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recreational clubs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">federal income taxes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and strengthens your reputation as a credible<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exempt organization<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to name a few.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The process of forming a 501(c)(7) isn\u2019t overwhelmingly complex, but the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Internal Revenue Service<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) includes a suite of exemption requirements that can be a bit tricky to navigate. However, the benefits of forming a 501(c)(7) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social club<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> far outweigh the initial investment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below, we\u2019ll walk you through everything you need to know to start a 501(c)(7) nonprofit organization and protect your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax-exemption status<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is a 501<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(c)(7) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 501(c)(7) is a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social club<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> organized for \u201cpleasure, recreation, and other similar purposes.\u201d\u00b9<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Unlike most <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, these exempt organizations don\u2019t rely on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fundraising<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or donations\u2014instead, gaining necessary funding through <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">membership fees<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and dues from club members.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples of 501(c)(7) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sports clubs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hobby clubs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Country clubs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dinner clubs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Homeowners associations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">College <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fraternities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sororities<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Internal Revenue Service has deemed 501(c)(7) organizations tax-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exempt social clubs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to unburden these nonprofits offering pleasure, socializing, and recreation opportunities from additional taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Is Needed to Qualify for 501(c)(7) Status?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides a thorough list of requirements\u00b2 to secure 501(c)(7) status.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Here\u2019s what it includes:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Purpose: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social club<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must exist for pleasure or <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recreational purposes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If not, your organization likely categorizes as another<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/types-of-nonprofits\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> type of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contact: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social club<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must provide opportunities for members to be <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This includes face-to-face interactions, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal contact<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and commingling. These interactions can take place in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">club facilities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or public meeting spaces, as long as there\u2019s an opportunity for members to come together.\u00b3<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Limited membership<\/b><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social club<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must be a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">membership organization<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, not a public group. Membership needs to be limited.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Funding: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your nonprofit organization must require <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">membership fees, assessments,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and dues. However, your club can receive up to 35% of its <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">gross receipts<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonmember sources<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and this can include investment income.\u2074<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Net earnings<\/b><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your profits (if there are any) may not benefit anyone with a personal or private interest in the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">club\u2019s activities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Impartiality: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your 501(c)(7) can\u2019t discriminate against any person on the basis of color, race, or religion. However, your club can limit its membership to members of any faith if your purpose is to further the teachings of a particular religion.\u2075<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">501(c)(7) vs. 501(c)(3): What\u2019s the Difference?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both 501(c)(7) and 501(c)(3) organizations share <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax-exemption status,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> but don\u2019t have much else in common. The main differences start with the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2019s purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/501c3\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">501(c)(3) organizations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> focus on charitable causes, while 501(c)(7) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide social or recreational opportunities. That means 501(c)(3) organizations primarily fundraise and request donations, but 501(c)(7) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must rely on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">membership fees<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and dues as the main source of funding.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, 501(c)(7) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exist to serve members and constituents. For example, a social tennis club doesn\u2019t need to provide services or activities that benefit the greater tennis sport or local recreational opportunities\u2014it just needs to focus on its club members and their experiences.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a 501(c)(7) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starts serving the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">general public<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it risks losing its <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax-exemption status<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. On the other hand, 501(c)(3) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">charitable organizations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must provide services to the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">general public<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and not the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">private benefit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of specific groups.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neither exempt organization is necessarily <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">better<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> than the other\u2014each just serves a different purpose. And in some situations, recreational and social opportunities might overlap with a charitable purpose.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re not sure whether your organization\u2019s purpose aligns more with a 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(7) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> status, consider your source of funding. If you plan on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fundraising<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for financial support, you\u2019ll most likely need to form a 501(c)(3) organization. However, if <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fundraising<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will only play a small part in your financial strategy, and you plan to rely on <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">membership dues<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> as your primary funding source, a 501(c)(7) organization will likely be a better fit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classification of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax-Exempt Organizations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organizations with 501(c) status serve different purposes. Some provide recreational opportunities for the local community, while others focus on charitable giving to foreign countries. Here\u2019s a quick look at other popular <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> classifications:\u2076<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>501(c)(3):<\/b> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Charitable organizations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/501c4\/\"><b>501(c)(4)<\/b><\/a><b>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Social welfare organizations<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/501c6\/\"><b>501(c)(6)<\/b><\/a><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Business leagues<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>501(c)(8): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fraternal<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> societies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>501(c)(12): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Life insurance associations<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Benefits of Starting a 501(c)(7)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure if you want to pursue 501(c)(7) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> status for your organization? Consider the following benefits:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tax exemption: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forming a 501(c)(7) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> grants you exemption from federal taxes, which means you can use that additional funding to advance your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofitable purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Structure: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishing your organization on the sound foundation of a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">written policy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, strengthened legitimacy, and established structure prepares it for sustained growth and longevity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Credibility: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtaining a legally recognized status as a <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can play a huge part in convincing potential donors and investors to contribute to your organization.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Service: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Achieving 501(c)(7) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> status allows you to serve more members and strengthen your impact.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax exemption is reason enough to form a 501(c) organization, but there are a few considerations to make before deciding to proceed with a 501(c)(7) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social club<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For starters, donations to your organization won\u2019t be <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax deductible<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (as with 501(c)(3) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">charitable organizations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). This fact alone can deter potential donors from contributing to your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As an established <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll also be responsible for more financial and administrative work. You\u2019ll need a set of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bylaws<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it\u2019ll be your responsibility to update these documents regularly. Additionally, you\u2019ll need to fulfill the filing requirements and monitor activity to ensure you don\u2019t lose your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax-exemption status<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to Start a 501(c)(7) <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofit<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Form a board: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/who-you-need-on-nonprofit-board\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> board of directors<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to govern your organization and provide guidance on its direction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Create <\/b><b>bylaws<\/b><b>: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a written set of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/nonprofit-bylaws\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bylaws<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to explain how your organization operates. The <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will review your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bylaws<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to ensure the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofitable purposes and procedures of your organization comply with 501(c)(7) requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>File paperwork: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submit IRS Form 1024 to apply for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax-exemption status<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You\u2019ll need to complete this document electronically through Pay.gov.\u2077<\/span><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Submit returns: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">File annual returns documenting your income and expenses. The IRS still requires you to do so even if your nonprofit is exempt from federal income tax.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, while <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">membership fees<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and dues will make up most of your 501(c)(7)\u2019s funding, you still have the flexibility to find other funding sources. For example, you could launch a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/blog\/simple-blueprint-successful-crowdfunding-campaigns\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crowdfunding campaign<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or host a local event. However, these other sources of <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonmember income <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will likely be subject to taxes.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drive Your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Forward With Classy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classy<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides all the tools and features nonprofits need to grow their <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">impact<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014whether optimizing your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/donation-websites\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">donation site<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or elevating your next event using a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/fundraising-solutions\/virtual-events\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">virtual <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fundraising<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> event platform<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Classy\u2019s end-to-end giving platform, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit organizations<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can mobilize with tools like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crowdfunding campaigns<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible payments and secure <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/fundraising-solutions\/classy-pay\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> credit card processing<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/fundraising-solutions\/classy-live\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classy Live<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> event platform<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/fundraising-solutions\/mobile-auction-bidding\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online auction software<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and mobile bidding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Online <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/peer-to-peer-fundraising\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">peer-to-peer <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fundraising<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not sure if Classy is right for your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nonprofit<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gofundme.to\/__proxy\/pro.gofundme.com\/fundraising-demo\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Request a demo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and a member of our team will answer all your questions and walk you through everything you need to know.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Article Sources<\/b><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exempt Purposes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Code Section 501(c)(7),\u201d Requirements for Exemption, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, date accessed, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/other-non-profits\/exempt-purposes-code-section-501c7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">irs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.gov\/charities-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-profits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/other-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-profits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exempt-purposes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-code-section-501c7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Clubs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d Exempt Organization Types, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, date accessed, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/other-non-profits\/social-clubs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">irs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.gov\/charities-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-profits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/other-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-profits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social-clubs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Clubs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Requirements for Exemption \u2013 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal Contact<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Required,\u201d Requirements for Exemption, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, date accessed, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/other-non-profits\/social-clubs-requirements-for-exemption-personal-contact-required\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">irs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.gov\/charities-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-profits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/other-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-profits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social-clubs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-requirements-for-exemption-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">personal-contact<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-required<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Social Clubs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">,\u201d Exempt Organization Types, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, date accessed, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/other-non-profits\/social-clubs\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">irs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.gov\/charities-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-profits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/other-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-profits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">social-clubs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exempt Purposes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Code section 501(c)(7),\u201d Requirements for Exemption, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, date accessed, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/other-non-profits\/exempt-purposes-code-section-501c7\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">irs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.gov\/charities-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-profits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/other-<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">non-profits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">exempt-purposes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">-code-section-501c7<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSocial Welfare Organizations,\u201d Charities and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nonprofits<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IRS<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, last modified August, 9, 2016, 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