Federal Employer ID

Step three is to secure your FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number) so that your plant can open a bank account.  Every church having a bank account needs to have an FEIN (sometimes called an EIN).  This is true whether the organization has paid employees or not.

You can apply online and get your FEIN in about ten minutes.  Go to: https://sa.www4.irs.gov/sa_vign/newFormSS4.do

If you have difficulty applying, please contact Laura Brice at the EFCA office 800-745-2202. 

Please continue to step 4 which must be completed to receive tax exempt status.