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Data used:
- Publication 78 data, posted November 11, 2026
- Automatic Revocation of Exemption List, posted November 11, 2026
- Exempt Organizations Business Master File Extract, posted November 9, 2026
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard) data, posted November 9, 2026
- OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list, posted November 13, 2026
- Internal Revenue Bulletin revocation announcements, 2024-01 through 2026-46, posted November 9, 2026
The Business Master File information is from the most current update of the IRS EO BMF Extract, revision dated November 9, 2026, as confirmed against the IRS website at November 14, 2026, 00:17 UTC.
This report shows what the IRS's public data files contained when it was generated. It isn't legal or tax advice, and it isn't a determination of eligibility. Rev. Proc. 2018-32, section 8, describes when a grantor or contributor may rely on EO BMF Extract information obtained from a third party. Keep a copy of this report with your records. Read Rev. Proc. 2018-32.