For example let's say I wanted to see how the Free Software Foundation or the GNOME Foundation applied. Are those records accessible by the public?
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1Some organizations do publish these documents on the web, e.g. static.mozilla.com/foundation/documents/…– lioriDec 8, 2015 at 2:19
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Also, the organization itself is required to provide a copy of its application if you make a request in writing, but may require that you pay reasonable copying and postage costs first. irs.gov/Charities-&-Non-Profits/…– raksliceDec 8, 2015 at 7:44
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Sure you can! Check out the IRS website.
IF you want...
A copy of an exemption application...
THEN file Form 4506-A with...
Internal Revenue Service Attn: Correspondence Unit
You may also purchase copies of scanned Forms 990, 990-EZ for IRC section 501(c)(3) organizations, Form 990-T (IRC section 501(c)(3) organizations filed after August 17, 2006) and all 990-PF returns on DVD from the Ogden Submission Processing Center.