Financial Management Forms and Links for 4-H Clubs/Affiliates

Federal Income Tax Exemption

For issues related to federal income tax exemption, Ohio sales tax exemption, chartering and fundraising, 4-H professionals should contact Lisa Jinks or Jeff Dick.  4-H Clubs/Affiliates should first contact their local county office.

• IRS Application for EIN SS-4 Form 
• Step-by-step guide to completing the SS-4 Form
• Group Tax Exemption Authorization Form (on file at county and state office)
• Club Constitution (on file at county office) (revised with 2018 4-H Age & Grade Policty Change)
• Bylaws Optional Template (on file at county office)
• Ohio 4-H Club Charter Checklist (on file at county office) (revised 10/15/17)

Ohio 4-H Fundraising

Ohio 4-H follows the fundraising guidelines of National 4-H Headquarters.  Visit the USDA website  more information or check out the Fact Sheets below!

• Fundraising: Private Support for the 4-H Program
• Fundraising: Sponsorships & Promotions

Ohio Sales Tax Exemption

Exemption from paying Ohio Sales tax applies only to the 4-H Clubs/Affiliates making retail purchases and does not extend to individual members or volunteers.

• Ohio Sales and Use Tax Blanket Exemption Certificate
• Ohio Sales and Use Tax Blanket Exemption Certificate Instructions 

Financial Reporting

• Ohio 4-H Yearly Financial Summary (on file at county office) - Printable Pdf Version
• Equipment Inventory  (file with annual financial summary)

For issues related to federal income tax exemption, Ohio sales tax exemption, and fundraising, 4-H Professionals should contact Lisa Jinks or Jeff Dick.  4-H clubs and 4-H affiliates should contact their local county office.