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LG220 -Application for Exempt Permit, Information Sheet 3/01 Who may be issued An exempt permit can be issued to nonprofit organizations conducting lawful gambling an exempt permit? activity on five or fewer days, and awarding less than $50,000 in prizes during a calendar year. (Raffles: Total cash prizes for a raffle may not exceed $12,000.) Separate Complete a separate application for each occasion. An occasion may be either: applications 1, One day of gambling activity. required . 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. Raffle: 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 Standina - Nonorofit Articles of Incorporation Attach a copy of your organization's Certificate of Good Standing (317A) showing incorporation as a nonprofit organization, 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 � ' IRS Income Tax Exemption 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 carries a group ruling, and 2. a copy of the charter, or letter from your national organization, recognizing your organization as a subordinate. . If your organization does not fall under a national organbation, attach a copy of the IRS income tax exemption [501(c)] letter in the name of your organization, showing income taxexempt 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 Sales tax exempt status or federal ID employer numbers are not proof of income tax exempt status. Financial report . A financial report form and instructions will be sent with your permit. and recordKeeping , Complete and return the financial report form to the Board within 30 days of your date of req u i red activity. . Your organization must keep its 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 I-800-627-3529 and ask to place a call to 651-639-4000. Or, check our Web site at www.gcb.state.mn.us.