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REV-72 (TR) 04-17 Go Directly To Application

Fax or email completed
application to:
Fax: 717-787-3708
Email: ra-rvtrotaxspecialty@pa.gov

INSTRUCTIONS FOR
SALES TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION

SECTION 1 – REGISTRATION
Institutions seeking exemption from sales and use tax must complete this application. Section 1 must be completed by all institutions.
Please follow the instructions carefully to ensure all pertinent information and supporting documentation are supplied. All sections of
the application must be completed in black ink.
SELECT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
NEW REGISTRATION: Applies to an institution that has never been registered with the PA Department of Revenue.
EXPIRED EXEMPTION STATUS: Applies to an institution that was previously registered with the PA Department of Revenue, but
has since ceased operations, failed to renew or whose exemption status was canceled.
RENEWAL UPDATE: Applies to an institution that is currently exempt, but is seeking to have its exemption status
renewed for another term.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - The documents identified below must be submitted along with this application. Please check
all boxes pertaining to your organization. Please include copies of the documents with the completed application.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
AN INCORPORATED INSTITUTION MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING A
PROVISION PROHIBITING THE USE OF ANY SURPLUS FUNDS FOR PRIVATE INUREMENT TO ANY PERSON IN THE EVENT OF A SALE
OR DISSOLUTION OF THE INSTITUTION.
AN UNINCORPORATED INSTITUTION MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THE BYLAWS OR ANY GOVERNING DOCUMENT SPECIFICALLY
INCLUDING A PROVISION PROHIBITING THE USE OF ANY SURPLUS FUNDS FOR PRIVATE INUREMENT TO ANY PERSON IN THE
EVENT OF A SALE OR DISSOLUTION OF THE INSTITUTION.
EVERY ORGANIZATION MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THE MOST CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT (A NEW ORGANIZATION CAN
SUBSTITUTE A PROPOSED BUDGET), INCLUDING ALL INCOME AND EXPENSES LISTED BY SOURCE AND CATEGORY.
IF THE INSTITUTION HAS BEEN GRANTED EXEMPTION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS), PROVIDE A COPY OF THE
DETERMINATION LETTER.
IF THE INSTITUTION FILES IRS FORM 990, RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX, PROVIDE A COPY OF THE
MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED FORM WITH THE APPLICATION.

SUBSECTION A – INSTITUTION INFORMATION
INSTITUTION LEGAL NAME: Enter the legal name of the institution.
FEDERAL EIN: Enter the Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) assigned to the institution by the IRS. If
the institution does not have an EIN, enter “N/A.” If the institution submitted an application for an
EIN, enter “applied for.”
INSTITUTION TRADE NAME: Enter the name the institution is commonly known by (doing business as), if it is a name other than
the legal name. If the trade name is the same as the legal name, enter “same.”
TELEPHONE NUMBER: Enter the telephone number for the institution.
STREET ADDRESS: Enter the physical location of the institution. A post office box is not acceptable.
DATE OF FIRST OPERATIONS: Enter the first date the institution conducted any activity.
LOCATION OF INSTITUTION’S Enter the address where the institution’s records are kept. A post office box is not acceptable.
RECORDS: Be sure to include the name of the county.
MAILING ADDRESS: Enter the address where the institution prefers to receive mail, if at an address other than the
institution’s street address. A post office box is acceptable.

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SUBSECTION B – TYPE OF ORGANIZATION
Check the box or fill in the blank to indicate the type of organization that applies to the institution. Examples would include sole
proprietorship, partnership, corporation and association.

Enter the date of incorporation and the state of incorporation. If the institution is not incorporated, enter “N/A.”

Check the box to indicate whether the institution is operated for profit or as a nonprofit organization.

If the institution has applied to and been approved by the IRS as tax-exempt, indicate under which section of the Internal Revenue
Code the institution qualifies. Institutions are under a continuing obligation to immediately notify the PA Department of Revenue if there
is any change in this status. If an institution has not applied with the IRS, enter “N/A.”

All institutions are under a mandatory continuing obligation to report to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue any change in
exemption status with the IRS. Institutions are required to report all changes within 10 days in writing to the department. Such changes
include but are not limited to a revocation of the exemption status or receiving an individual exemption where the organization was
previously covered under a group exemption status.

All institutions are under a mandatory continuing obligation to report to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue any court decision
that may affect the institution’s tax exemption status. The court decision may be within the state of Pennsylvania or any other
jurisdiction. Institutions are required to report all changes within 10 days in writing to the department.

All institutions are under a mandatory continuing obligation to report to the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue if the organization is
currently being challenged by the IRS, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, a political subdivision or any for-profit entity. Institutionsare
required to report this information within 10 days in writing to the department.

All correspondence should be sent to: Fax: 717-787-3708
Email: ra-rvtrotaxspecialty@pa.gov

SUBSECTION C – ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
All activities carried on by the institution for a period of three years should be reported. This explanation must contain a detailed
description of how the beneficiaries are selected. Additional sheets can be attached to the application, should the response require more
room than the space provided. If bylaws or IRS Form 990 explain the organizational purpose in detail, those documents can be used
to complete this section. Attach any additional documentation such as brochures or pamphlets that explain the institution’s purpose.

SUBSECTION D – AFFILIATE INFORMATION
In this section indicate whether the institution is affiliated with another organization. Affiliate is defined as a domestic or foreign
corporation, association, trust or other organization that owns a 10 percent or greater interest in an institution of purely public charity.
This definition also includes situations where an institution of purely public charity owns a 10 percent or greater interest in a domestic
or foreign corporation, association, trust or other organization.

Please attach an organizational chart to the application.

For a parent institution to be considered an “other nonprofit entity” for purposes of Act 55, all of its subsidiaries must first qualify as
an institution of purely public charity. An organization seeking to qualify as an “other nonprofit entity” is only required to complete
Section 1.

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SUBSECTION E – OFFICER INFORMATION
Enter the requested information for each officer. Additional sheets should be attached if the institution has more than four officers. This
section must be completed even if the officers are not paid a salary from the organization. Organizations that complete IRS Form 990
may substitute Part V of the most recently completed return.

ANNUAL COMPENSATION: Indicate what each officer receives in the form of compensation from the organization before taxes
and other payroll deductions.

OTHER BENEFITS AND List the benefits each officer receives in addition to salary, and include the value of each benefit.
AMOUNTS OF EACH: Such benefits include but are not limited to health insurance programs, life insurance, expense
accounts and automobile usage.

SUBSECTION F – SALARY INFORMATION
All organizations must complete this section. Organizations that file IRS Form 990 and complete Schedule A may substitute Schedule A
of the most recently completed return.

NAME: List the names of the highest paid individuals within the organization, excluding the officers who
were listed in Subsection E.

POSITION: Indicate what positions they hold within the institution, i.e., director, manager.

SALARY: Indicate their current salaries from the organization before taxes and other exclusions.

OTHER BENEFITS AND List the benefits each individual receives in addition to salary, and include the value of each benefit.
AMOUNTS OF EACH: Such benefits include but are not limited to health insurance programs, life insurance, expense
accounts and automobile usage.

SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
All institutions must complete Part 1, Basic Questions, and all remaining parts as applicable. Volunteer fire companies and churches are
only required to complete Part 1, Basic Questions. Organizations engaging only in fundraising activities should complete Part 1, Basic
Questions and Part 4, Fundraising Activities. It is recommended that colleges and universities answer Part 1, Basic Questions as well as
Part 2, Recipient Information, Questions 1, 4 and 5 to qualify. All other types of institutions should complete all of the parts as applicable.
An institution may answer “NO” or “N/A” to any question that does not pertain to the institution.
An institution may either use the current year’s financial data or average the financial information for the five most recently completed
fiscal years. If the institution does average the financial information, all financial statements used in the calculations must be submitted
with the application. Institutions electing to average financial data should indicate the years from which they have used the data in the
space provided.

PART 1 – BASIC QUESTIONS

LINE 1 – INCOME – List each activity from which the institution receives revenue. This question must be completed by all institutions.
A contribution includes any promise, grant, pledge or gift of money, property, goods, services, financial assistance or other
similar remittance. It includes amounts received from individuals, trusts, corporations, estates and foundations, or raised
by an outside professional fund-raiser.
A fee-for-service payment is any payment received under any governmental program. This would include Medicare,
Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation, CHAMPUS, etc. Break out amounts according to the various programs.

LINE 2 – ExPENSES – List each expense the institution incurs as a result of its charitable activity. Examples include salaries, supplies,
equipment costs, postage and handling. All organizations must complete this question. If the institution completes
IRS Form 990, the institution should attach a copy of the most recently completed year and may skip this question.
The year of the IRS Form 990 must be identical to the year from which the remaining financial data is taken.

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LINE 3 – A voluntary agreement is an agreement, contract or other arrangement whereby the institution is making contributions
to a school district, municipality or county government in lieu of taxes. The term voluntary agreement also includes the
establishment of public service foundations by institutions of purely public charity.
If an institution has such an arrangement with local governments, indicate so in the space provided. If an institution has
more than one agreement with different taxing jurisdictions, include the total number of agreements. Each agreement
must be attached to the application.

LINE 4 – Each person who donates time to the institution should be listed along with the reasonable number of hours per week and
the number of weeks per year. The data must be from the same year as the financial data. Alternatively, the institution
may list the number of individuals who contribute the same number of hours per week and weeks per year. A listing by
names and hours worked should be available for inspection by the department if requested. For example, the institution
may have three volunteers who each contribute three hours for 50 weeks and five volunteers who each contribute five
hours per week for 26 weeks per year. The entry would appear as follows:

NAME OF INDIVIDUAL OR NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS HOURS PER WEEK WEEKS PER YEAR
3 3 50
5 5 26

LINE 5 – A. This figure represents the total number of individuals currently receiving goods or services from the institution. In
calculating the number of individuals for purposes of this section, educational institutions may include the number of
full-time students as defined by the Department of Education. Supply any documentation that can support this figure.
Examples of this would include children in a little league or patients seen by a hospital.
B. This figure represents total registered members of the organization.
LINE 6 – This figure represents the number of individuals who are receiving goods or services free. The goods or services provided
must be entirely free. Supply any documentation that can support this figure.
LINE 7 – This figure represents the number of individuals who pay a fee that is less than the cost the institution incurs in providing
the goods or services. Regardless of the discount given, this figure should represent the total number of individuals who
receive a discount. Do not include in the count the number of individuals who do not pay any fee.
LINE 8 – Check YES if any of the people who receive goods or services from the organization pay a fee that is equal to or greater
than the cost of the goods or services provided to them.
LINE 9 – This question considers only those individuals who are receiving financial assistance from the institution. List the number
of individuals who receive financial assistance, such as scholarships, grants, etc., from the institution.
LINE 10 – List the number who receive financial assistance of more than 10 percent of the cost of goods or services that are
provided to them.

Volunteer fire companies and churches should stop here.

PART 2 – RECIPIENT INFORMATION

LINE 1 – This figure represents the percentage of individuals who receive goods or services from the institution who pay a fee
that is at least 10 percent lower than the cost of the goods or services they receive. Supply any documentation that can
support this figure.
LINE 2 – This figure should represent the cost the institution incurs in providing community services. Supply any documentation
that can support this figure.
LINE 3 – This figure should represent the payments the institution receives for providing community services. Supply any
documentation that can support this figure.
LINE 4 – This figure should represent the cost the institution incurs in providing education and research programs. Supply any
documentation that can support this figure.

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LINE 5 – This figure should represent the payments the institution receives for providing education and research programs. Supply
any documentation that can support this figure.

LINE 6 – (A) The institution must indicate whether it supplies goods or services to individuals with mental retardation or to
individuals who need mental health services.
(B) If the individual is mentally retarded or the recipient of mental health services, the institution must indicate whether
it supplies an individual’s family or guardian in support of such goods or services.

(C) The institution must indicate whether it provides goods or services to individuals who are deemed dependent,
neglected or delinquent children.

If the response to any of the above three questions is YES, then answer the next question. Otherwise, skip to Part 3. Check YES or NO
as to whether any of the statutes or regulations apply to the organization.

PART 3 – GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED

LINE 1 – This figure is the full cost of providing goods or services for free. The institution cannot have received partial payments
or even have attempted to collect payments. This figure is only the amounts the institution donates at 100 percent.

LINE 2 – This figure should include the loss that is incurred by the institution charging less than the full cost of goods or services
the institution provides. This figure should not include bad debts or amounts deemed uncollectible. The cost of goods or
services should only be those goods or services associated with the institution’s charitable purpose. The cost figure should
include only actual cost incurred by the institution.

LINE 3 – The total amount of accounts deemed uncollectible should be included here. Uncollectible amounts are those that the
institution has originally charged for, whether it be at full cost or at a discount, but for which the institution has not
received payment. This figure is not the allowance for bad debts, or the bad debt expense, nor should it include any
opportunity costs. Rather, it is only the actual cost of the goods or services provided for which the institution is unable to
collect after reasonable and customary collection efforts have failed. If the institution did receive some payment, but not
the full amount charged, include only what was uncollectible here.

LINE 4 – Check YES if the institution has a published, written policy that it provides goods or services to anyone who seeks them
regardless of their ability to pay. If the institution does have such a written policy, attach a copy to the application.

LINE 5 – Check YES if the institution has a published, written policy that it provides goods or services to people based upon their
ability to pay. If the institution does have such a written policy, attach a copy to the application.

LINE 6 – Check YES if the institution has a written fee schedule that outlines how much an individual will pay based upon their
income level. A copy of the fee schedule must be enclosed with the application.

LINE 7 – If the goods that the individuals receive at no fee or at a reduced fee are of comparable quality and quantity to the goods
or services offered at a higher cost, check YES.

LINE 8 – The institution should calculate the cost of providing goods or services only to those individuals who are recipients of
government programs. The government programs include, among other things, Medicare and Medicaid. Supply any
documentation that can support this figure.

LINE 9 – If the institution provides goods or services for free or at a reduced rate to government agencies or individuals eligible for
government programs, check YES.

LINE 10 – If the institution provides goods or services to individuals who are eligible for government programs, check YES.

LINE 11 – This figure represents the cost of providing goods or services to individuals for whom the institution receives fee-for-service
payments. A fee-for-service payment is any payment received under any governmental program. This would include
Medicare, Medicaid, Workers’ Compensation, CHAMPUS, etc. Supply any documentation that can support this figure.
The amount the institution received from the government from fee-for-service payments should be listed under Part 1,
Question 1 (Income).

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LINE 12 – Check YES if the institution is licensed by the Department of Health or the Department of Public Welfare.
Attach a list showing the reasonable amount that the institution receives or donates to other charitable organizations in
the form of contributions. The lists should be broken out according to each organization and the amount donated or
received from each. Supply any documentation that can support this figure.

PART 4 – FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
LINE 1 – This question asks whether the institution operates to fund raise on behalf of or supply grants to another organization.
This other organization must be an institution of purely public charity, an entity similarly recognized by another state or
foreign jurisdiction, a qualifying religious organization or a government agency. The institution must make an actual
contribution of a substantial portion of the funds it raises to the organization. A listing of the organizations who receive
the contributions and the amount donated to each organization must accompany the application.

SUBSECTION D – AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
SIGNATURE OF The application must be signed by a corporate officer who is responsible for the information
CORPORATE OFFICER: provided. Enter the title of the person who signed the form. If not incorporated, the application should
be signed by a responsible party.

TYPE OR PRINT NAME: Type or print name of the person who signed, the date the form was signed and a daytime telephone
number.

PREPARER’S NAME: Type or print name of the preparer, the date, the preparer’s daytime telephone number and title.

FAX OR EMAIL COMPLETED
APPLICATION TO: Fax: 717-787-3708
Email: ra-rvtrotaxspecialty@pa.gov

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REV-72 (TR) 04-17          ALL DATE FIELDS: MM/DD/YY
                                                               ExEMPTION NUMBER:
                                               APPLICATION FOR DATE OF ACTION:
                                SALES TAX EXEMPTION            DENIAL REASON:OFFICIAL USE ONLY
                           (Must be completed in black ink.)   EVALUATOR:
SECTION 1 – REGISTRATION
INSTITUTIONS SEEKING ExEMPTION FROM SALES AND USE TAx MUST COMPLETE THIS APPLICATION. PLEASE FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
CAREFULLY TO ENSURE ALL PERTINENT INFORMATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ARE SUPPLIED.
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOx TO INDICATE THE REASON FOR THIS REGISTRATION.
START Ü           NEW REGISTRATION             ExPIRED ExEMPTION STATUS                                                                       RENEWAL UPDATE
                         o                        o                                   o
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION CHECKLIST
AN INCORPORATED INSTITUTION MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION SPECIFICALLY INCLUDING A
PROVISION PROHIBITING THE USE OF ANY SURPLUS FUNDS FOR PRIVATE INUREMENT TO ANY PERSON IN THE EVENT OF A SALE
OR DISSOLUTION OF THE INSTITUTION.
AN UNINCORPORATED INSTITUTION MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THE BYLAWS OR ANY GOVERNING DOCUMENT SPECIFICALLY
INCLUDING A PROVISION PROHIBITING THE USE OF ANY SURPLUS FUNDS FOR PRIVATE INUREMENT TO ANY PERSON IN THE
EVENT OF A SALE OR DISSOLUTION OF THE INSTITUTION.
EVERY ORGANIZATION MUST PROVIDE A COPY OF THE MOST CURRENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT (A NEW ORGANIZATION CAN
SUBSTITUTE A PROPOSED BUDGET), INCLUDING ALL INCOME AND EXPENSES LISTED BY SOURCE AND CATEGORY.
IF THE INSTITUTION HAS BEEN GRANTED EXEMPTION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS), PROVIDE A COPY OF THE
DETERMINATION LETTER.
IF THE INSTITUTION FILES FORM 990, PROVIDE A COPY OF THE MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED FORM WITH THE APPLICATION.

SUBSECTION A – INSTITUTION INFORMATION
INSTITUTION LEGAL NAME                                                                                                                       FEDERAL EMPLOYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (EIN) *

INSTITUTION TRADE NAME (IF DIFFERENT THAN LEGAL NAME)                                                                              INSTITUTION TELEPHONE NUMBER

INSTITUTION STREET ADDRESS (do not use PO box) 

CITY                                                                                                                STATE                                          ZIP CODE              DATE OF FIRST OPERATIONS 

LOCATION OF INSTITUTION RECORDS (street address)                                                                                          CITY

COUNTY                                                                                                                                                              STATE                   ZIP CODE

INSTITUTION MAILING ADDRESS (if different than street address)                       CITY                                            STATE                   ZIP CODE

        * An organization granted 501(c)3 tax exemption status by the U.S. government should supply its federal EIN.

SUBSECTION B – TYPE OF ORGANIZATION
CHECK THE APPROPRIATE BOx:      CORPORATION              ASSOCIATION                                                                          OTHER 
                                o                        o                                 o
DATE OF INCORPORATION                                               STATE OF INCORPORATION 
IS THE INSTITUTION ORGANIZED FOR PROFIT OR NONPROFIT?        PROFIT                                                                           NONPROFIT
                                                         o                                 o
IF THE INSTITUTION QUALIFIES AS ExEMPT FROM TAxATION THROUGH THE INTERNAL 
REVENUE SERVICE, INDICATE UNDER WHICH SECTION THE ORGANIZATION QUALIFIES:              501(C)(____________________)
IF THE INSTITUTION HAS PREVIOUSLY BEEN GRANTED TAx-ExEMPT STATUS FROM THE                                                                              YES                                          NO
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, HAS THAT STATUS CHANGED WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS?                                                                          o                                            o
HAS THERE BEEN A COURT DECISION IN PENNSYLVANIA OR ANY OTHER JURISDICTION THAT                                                                         YES                                          NO
AFFECTS THE INSTITUTION’S LOCAL OR STATE TAx ExEMPTION WITHIN THE PAST FIVE YEARS?                                                                     o                                            o
IS THE TAx-ExEMPT STATUS CURRENTLY BEING CHALLENGED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE,                                                                   YES                                          NO
THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OR A FOR-PROFIT ENTITY?                                                                      o                                            o

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                                              APPLICATION FOR
                                  SALES TAX EXEMPTION
SUBSECTION C – ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
PROVIDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PAST, PRESENT AND PLANNED FUTURE ACTIVITIES OF THE INSTITUTION FOR A PERIOD
OF THREE YEARS. INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF HOW BENEFICIARIES ARE SELECTED.

SUBSECTION D – AFFILIATE INFORMATION
ARE YOU A NONPROFIT PARENT CORPORATION THAT ELECTS TO BE CONSIDERED AS A 
SINGLE INSTITUTION IN CONJUNCTION WITH YOUR SUBSIDIARY, WHICH IS AN INSTITUTION
OF PURELY PUBLIC CHARITY?                                                                                                                                                                  YES     NO
                                                                                                                           o                                                               o
ARE YOU AFFILIATED WITH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION?                                                                                                                                              YES     NO
                                                                                                                           o                                                               o
LIST EACH AFFILIATE, ITS ADDRESS, THE DATE OF AFFILIATION/SUBSIDIARY, PERCENT OF OWNERSHIP IN EACH, THE TYPE OF
INSTITUTION, THE RELATIONSHIP AND WHETHER IT IS ORGANIZED AS A FOR-PROFIT OR NONPROFIT INSTITUTION. ATTACH
ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY OR AN  ORGANIZATIONAL CHART. 
NAME OF AFFILIATE                                                                   FEDERAL EIN                                                            PERCENT OF OWNERSHIP
                                                                               %
ADDRESS                                                                                                                                                                 DATE OF AFFILIATION

TYPE OF ORGANIZATION                                                            RELATIONSHIP                                                         PROFIT OR NONPROFIT

NAME OF AFFILIATE                                                                   FEDERAL EIN                                                            PERCENT OF OWNERSHIP
                                                                               %
ADDRESS                                                                                                                                                                 DATE OF AFFILIATION

TYPE OF ORGANIZATION                                                            RELATIONSHIP                                                         PROFIT OR NONPROFIT

SUBSECTION E – OFFICER INFORMATION
THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BY EVERY INSTITUTION, EVEN IF THE INSTITUTION DOES NOT COMPENSATE ITS
OFFICERS. THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION SHOULD INCLUDE THE OFFICER’S SALARY FROM THE INSTITUTION, CONTRIBUTIONS MADE
ON THE OFFICER’S BEHALF TO EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION, EXPENSE ACCOUNT AND ANY OTHER
FORM OF COMPENSATION. ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY.  IRS FORM 990 MAY BE SUBSTITUTED.
LAST NAME                                             FIRST NAME                                            TITLE                                          ANNUAL COMPENSATION

OTHER BENEFITS AND AMOUNTS OF EACH

LAST NAME                                             FIRST NAME                                             TITLE                                         ANNUAL COMPENSATION

OTHER BENEFITS AND AMOUNTS OF EACH

LAST NAME                                             FIRST NAME                                            TITLE                                          ANNUAL COMPENSATION

OTHER BENEFITS AND AMOUNTS OF EACH

LAST NAME                                             FIRST NAME                                             TITLE                                         ANNUAL COMPENSATION

OTHER BENEFITS AND AMOUNTS OF EACH

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SUBSECTION F – SALARY INFORMATION                        All organizations must complete this information.
IS COMPENSATION BASED IN ANY WAY ON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE INSTITUTION?                                                                                                    YES       NO
                                                                                                                        o                                                                  o
IF YES, PLEASE ExPLAIN ON A SEPARATE SHEET AND ATTACH IT TO THE APPLICATION.

DOES THE ORGANIZATION APPLY ALL REVENUE, LESS ExPENSES, FOR THE FURTHERANCE 
OF ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSE?                                                                                                                                                           YES       NO
                                                                                                                        o                                                                  o
DO ANY OF THE INSTITUTION’S NET EARNINGS OR DONATIONS THAT IT RECEIVES INURE TO
THE BENEFIT OF PRIVATE SHAREHOLDERS OR INDIVIDUALS?                                                                                                                                  YES       NO
                                                                                                                        o                                                                  o
LIST POSITION, SALARY AND OTHER COMPENSATION, INCLUDING BENEFITS, OF THE FOUR HIGHEST PAID INDIVIDUALS. DO NOT
REPEAT THOSE OFFICERS LISTED IN SUBSECTION E (OFFICER INFORMATION).  INDICATE IN THE SPACE ALLOTTED BELOW A STATE-
MENT INDICATING THE BASIS OF COMPENSATION. IF THE INSTITUTION IS COMPRISED ONLY OF VOLUNTEERS, SKIP THIS SECTION
BY WRITING “NOT APPLICABLE”. IF SCHEDULE A IS COMPLETED, IRS FORM 990 SCHEDULE A MAY BE SUBSTITUTED.

LAST NAME                                                                    FIRST NAME                                      POSITION                                          SALARY

OTHER BENEFITS AND AMOUNTS OF EACH                       

LAST NAME                                                                    FIRST NAME                                      POSITION                                          SALARY

OTHER BENEFITS AND AMOUNTS OF EACH

LAST NAME                                                                    FIRST NAME                                      POSITION                                          SALARY

OTHER BENEFITS AND AMOUNTS OF EACH                       

LAST NAME                                                                    FIRST NAME                                      POSITION                                          SALARY

OTHER BENEFITS AND AMOUNTS OF EACH

SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL DATA
PLEASE REFER TO THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMPLETING THIS SECTION.
INDICATE THE YEAR FROM WHICH FINANCIAL DATA WAS USED:

PART 1 – BASIC QUESTIONS
(1) INCOME – LIST ALL OF THE SOURCES OF INCOME, INCLUDING CONTRIBUTIONS, RECEIVED AS PART OF THE INSTITUTION’S
    CHARITABLE PURPOSE. ExAMPLE CATEGORIES ARE LISTED. ADDITIONAL SOURCES SHOULD BE LISTED AND IDENTIFIED UNDER
    “OTHER”. ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NECESSARY.   

                           ACTIVITY                                                                                                    DOLLAR AMOUNT
CONTRIBUTIONS & DONATIONS
FEES RECEIVED FOR GOODS OR SERVICES
FEE-FOR-SERVICE PAYMENTS FOR ANY GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAMS
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT (ie. GRANTS, FUNDING, etc.)
OTHER, LIST:

                                                                                                         TOTAL REVENUE
                                                                                       (INCLUDING AMOUNTS LISTED 
                                                                                                  ON SEPARATE SHEETS)

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(2) ExPENSES – LIST THE ExPENSES DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE INSTITUTION’S CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND THEIR RESPECTIVE
AMOUNTS. ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS TO THE APPLICATION. (NOTE: ANY ExPENSES NOT INCLUDED IN THIS SECTION MAY
BE SUBJECT TO SALES OR USE TAx.) IRS FORM 990 MAY BE SUBSTITUTED.
ACTIVITY DOLLAR AMOUNT

TOTAL EXPENSES
(INCLUDING AMOUNTS LISTED
ON SEPARATE SHEETS)

(3) DOES THE INSTITUTION HAVE A VOLUNTARY AGREEMENT (i.e. PILOT, SILOT, etc.) WITH A
POLITICAL SUBDIVISION? ATTACH A COPY OF EACH AGREEMENT WITH THE APPLICATION. YES NO
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(4) VOLUNTEERS – THE INSTITUTION MAY ELECT TO LIST THE NAME OF EACH VOLUNTEER, ALONG WITH THE NUMBER OF HOURS
WORKED EACH WEEK AND THE NUMBER OF WEEKS VOLUNTEERED FOR THE YEAR. ALTERNATIVELY, THE INSTITUTION MAY
BREAK OUT THE LIST ACCORDING TO THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS WHO CONTRIBUTE THE SAME NUMBER OF HOURS EACH
WEEK AND WEEKS EACH YEAR. A LISTING BY NAMES AND HOURS WORKED SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY THE
DEPARTMENT IF REQUESTED. ATTACH ADDITIONAL SHEETS AS NEEDED.
YEAR FROM WHICH VOLUNTEER DATA WAS GATHERED:
NAME OF INDIVIDUAL OR NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS HOURS PER WEEK WEEKS PER YEAR

(5) A. HOW MANY PEOPLE RECEIVE GOODS OR SERVICES FROM THE INSTITUTION?
B. HOW MANY REGISTERED MEMBERS ARE IN YOUR ORGANIZATION/CHURCH?
(6) HOW MANY PEOPLE RECEIVE THE GOODS OR SERVICES FOR FREE?
(7) HOW MANY PEOPLE PAY A REDUCED FEE FOR THE GOODS OR SERVICES?
(8) DO ANY OF THE PEOPLE RECEIVING GOODS OR SERVICES PAY A FEE EQUAL TO OR
GREATER THAN THE COST OF THE GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THEM? YES NO
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(9) WHAT NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FROM THE INSTITUTION?
(10) AFTER SUBTRACTING THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE GRANTED BY THE INSTITUTION, HOW
MANY INDIVIDUALS PAID A FEE 90 PERCENT OR LESS OF THE COST OF THE GOODS OR
SERVICES PROVIDED TO THEM?
Volunteer fire companies and churches should stop here and turn to Page 12 to complete the authorized signature.
PART 2 – RECIPIENT INFORMATION
(1) WHAT PERCENTAGE OF INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING GOODS OR SERVICES FROM THE
INSTITUTION RECEIVE A REDUCTION IN FEES OF AT LEAST 10 PERCENT OF THE COST
OF THE GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THEM? %
(2) WHAT IS THE COST OF PROVIDING COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDED BY OR PARTICIPATED
IN BY THE INSTITUTION? ATTACH A COPY OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO
THE APPLICATION.
(3) WHAT AMOUNT DOES THE INSTITUTION RECEIVE AS PAYMENTS TO SUPPORT SUCH
COMMUNITY SERVICES? ATTACH A COPY OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION TO
THE APPLICATION.

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                                     APPLICATION FOR
                                   SALES TAX EXEMPTION
(4) WHAT IS THE COST OF PROVIDING EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS PROVIDED
    BY OR PARTICIPATED IN BY THE INSTITUTION? ATTACH A COPY OF SUPPORTING
    DOCUMENTATION TO THE APPLICATION.
(5) WHAT AMOUNT DOES THE INSTITUTION RECEIVE AS PAYMENT TO SUPPORT ITS
    EDUCATION AND RESEARCH PROGRAMS? ATTACH A COPY OF SUPPORTING
    DOCUMENTATION TO THE APPLICATION.
(6)        (A)   DOES THE INSTITUTION PROVIDE GOODS OR SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS 
                 WITH MENTAL RETARDATION OR TO INDIVIDUALS WHO NEED MENTAL
                 HEALTH SERVICES?                                                                                                                 YES       NO
                                                                                                                  o                                    o
             (B)   DOES THE INSTITUTION PROVIDE GOODS OR SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF AN 
                 INDIVIDUAL’S FAMILY OR GUARDIAN IN SUPPORT OF SUCH GOODS OR SERVICES?                                                            YES       NO
                                                                                                                  o                                    o
             (C)   DOES THE INSTITUTION PROVIDE GOODS OR SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO 
                 ARE DEPENDENT, NEGLECTED OR DELINQUENT CHILDREN THAT WOULD  
                 OTHERWISE BE THE GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE?                                                                         YES       NO
                                                                                                                  o                                    o
IF THE RESPONSE TO ANY OF THE ABOVE THREE QUESTIONS IS YES, ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS. OTHERWISE, SKIP TO
PART 3. DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING STATUTES OR REGULATIONS GOVERN THE INSTITUTION’S ABILITY TO RETAIN REVENUE OVER
ExPENSES OR VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION?
             (A)   SECTION 1315(C) AND 1905(D) OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.                                                                        YES       NO
                                                                                                                  o                                    o
             (B)   42 CFR 440.150 (RELATING TO INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITY SERVICES)                                                               YES       NO
                                                                                                                  o                                    o
             (C)   42 CFR PT 483 SUBPART I (RELATING TO CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION FOR
                 INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY RETARDED)                                                                          YES       NO
                                                                                                                  o                                    o
             (D)  THE ACT OF OCT. 20, 1966 (MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION 
                 ACT OF 1966)                                                                                                                     YES       NO
                                                                                                                  o                                    o
             (E)   ARTICLES II, VII, Ix AND x OF THE ACT OF JUNE 13, 1967 KNOWN AS THE 
                 PUBLIC WELFARE CODE                                                                                                              YES       NO
                                                                                                                  o                                    o
             (F)   23 PA.C.S. CH. 63 (RELATING TO CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES)                                                                      YES       NO
                                                                                                                  o                                    o
             (G)  42 PA.C.S. CH. 63 (RELATING TO JUVENILE MATTERS)                                                                                YES       NO
                                                                                                                  o                                    o
             (H)  55 PA CODE CHS 3170 (RELATING TO ALLOWABLE COSTS AND PROCEDURES FOR                                                             YES       NO
                    COUNTY CHILDREN AND YOUTH), 3680 (RELATING TO ADMINISTRATION AND                              o                                    o
                 OPERATION OF A CHILDREN AND YOUTH SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY), 4300 (RELATING
                 TO COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION FISCAL MANUAL), 6400
                 (RELATING TO COMMUNITY HOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL RETARDATION),
                 6500 (RELATING TO FAMILY LIVING HOMES), 6210 (RELATING TO PARTICIPATION
                 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY
                 RETARDED PROGRAM), 6211 (RELATING TO ALLOWABLE COST REIMBURSEMENT
                 FOR NON-STATE OPERATED INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY
                 RETARDED) AND 6600 (RELATING TO INTERMEDIATE CARE FACILITIES FOR THE
                 MENTALLY RETARDED)

PART 3 – GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED
(1) WHAT IS THE COST OF ALL GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE INSTITUTION FOR WHICH
    IT HAS NOT RECEIVED MONETARY COMPENSATION?  THIS FIGURE SHOULD NOT INCLUDE 
    BAD DEBTS OR ACCOUNTS REPORTED AS UNCOLLECTIBLE.
(2) IF THE INSTITUTION RECEIVES A LESSER FEE THAN THE FULL COST ASSOCIATED WITH
    PROVIDING GOODS OR SERVICES, INDICATE WHAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE FULL 
    COST AND THE AMOUNT RECEIVED AS COMPENSATION.
(3) IF THE INSTITUTION CHARGES A FEE TO INDIVIDUALS PURCHASING ITS GOODS OR SERVICES,
    WHAT IS THE COST FOR THOSE GOODS OR SERVICES RENDERED TO INDIVIDUALS WHOSE 
    ACCOUNTS ARE DEEMED UNCOLLECTIBLE?
(4) DOES THE INSTITUTION HAVE A PUBLISHED WRITTEN POLICY STATING THAT GOODS OR SERVICES
    WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL WHO SEEK THEM WITHOUT REGARD TO THEIR ABILITY TO PAY?                                                                 YES       NO
                                                                                                                  o                                    o
(5) DOES THE INSTITUTION HAVE A WRITTEN POLICY STATING THAT GOODS OR SERVICES WILL
    BE PROVIDED FOR A FEE BASED UPON THE RECIPIENT’S ABILITY TO PAY FOR THEM?                                                                     YES       NO
                                                                                                                  o                                    o

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                                   APPLICATION FOR
                       SALES TAX EXEMPTION
(6)  DOES THE INSTITUTION HAVE A WRITTEN SCHEDULE OF FEES BASED ON INDIVIDUAL OR 
     FAMILY INCOME?                                                                                                                                                                YES       NO
                                                                                                                                       o                                           o
(7)  ARE THE GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED FOR FREE OR AT A REDUCED  PRICE OF
     COMPARABLE QUALITY AND QUANTITY TO THE GOODS OR SERVICES PROVIDED TO THOSE 
     INDIVIDUALS WHO PAY A FEE GREATER THAN THE COST OF THE GOODS OR SERVICES?                                                                                                     YES       NO
                                                                                                                                       o                                           o
(8)  WHAT IS THE INSTITUTION’S COST OF PROVIDING GOODS OR SERVICES TO RECIPIENTS 
     OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING MEDICARE AND MEDICAID? 
(9)  DOES THE INSTITUTION PROVIDE GOODS OR SERVICES FOR FREE OR AT A REDUCED RATE
     TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES?                                                                                                                                                       YES       NO
                                                                                                                                       o                                           o
(10) DOES THE INSTITUTION PROVIDE GOODS OR SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS ELIGIBLE FOR
     GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS?                                                                                                                                                          YES       NO
                                                                                                                                       o                                           o
(11) WHAT IS THE INSTITUTION’S COST OF PROVIDING GOODS OR SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS
     FOR WHOM THE INSTITUTION RECEIVES FEE-FOR-SERVICES PAYMENTS?
(12) IS THE INSTITUTION LICENSED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OR THE DEPARTMENT 
     OF PUBLIC WELFARE?                                                                                                                                                            YES       NO
                                                                                                                                       o                                           o
(13) ATTACH A LISTING OF INSTITUTIONS AND THE REASONABLE VALUE OF THE CONTRIBUTION DONATED TO EACH INSTITUTION
     OF PURELY PUBLIC CHARITY OR A GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY.
(14) ATTACH A LIST BY INSTITUTION OF THE REASONABLE VALUE OF ALL CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY YOUR ORGANIZATION
     FROM ANOTHER INSTITUTION OF PURELY PUBLIC CHARITY.

PART 4 – FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
(1)  DOES THE INSTITUTION CONTRIBUTE A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF FUNDS RAISED  
     ON BEHALF OF OR SUPPLY GRANTS TO AN ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZED AS AN 
     INSTITUTION OF PURELY PUBLIC CHARITY, A RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION OR A 
     GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY?                                                                                                                                                          YES       NO
                                                                                                                                       o                                           o
ATTACH TO THE APPLICATION A LISTING OF THE NAMES OF ORGANIZATIONS WHO RECEIVE THE CONTRIBUTIONS AND THE AMOUNT
OF EACH CONTRIBUTION.

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE
I, (WE) THE UNDERSIGNED, DECLARE UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY THAT THE STATEMENTS CONTAINED HEREIN ARE TRUE,
CORRECT AND COMPLETE.  
SIGNATURE OF CORPORATE OFFICER                                                                                                                                                TITLE
     SIGNATURE OF CORPORATE OFFICER
TYPE OR PRINT NAME                                                                                                  DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER                       DATE

PREPARER’S NAME - TYPE OR PRINT                                                 DATE                    DAYTIME TELEPHONE NUMBER                       TITLE

IF APPROVED, I ELECT TO HAVE MY ExEMPTION CERTIFICATE EMAILED OR FAx TO:

FAX OR EMAIL COMPLETED APPLICATION TO:

                                                   Fax: 717-787-3708
                                                   Email: ra-rvtrotaxspecialty@pa.gov

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