Ntee Code

What is ntee code?

NTEE code stands for National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities code. It is a system used to classify nonprofit organizations based on their mission and activities. The NTEE code helps in categorizing and organizing these organizations for various purposes, such as data analysis, funding opportunities, and research.

What are the types of ntee code?

There are multiple types of NTEE codes that classify nonprofit organizations based on different categories. Some common types of NTEE codes include:

Arts, Culture, and Humanities
Education
Environment and Animals
Health
Human Services
International, Foreign Affairs
Public, Society Benefit
Religion
Research and Science
Social Sciences, Public Policy, and Philosophy
Voluntary Health Associations

How to complete ntee code

Completing the NTEE code for your nonprofit organization is essential to ensure accurate classification. Here are the steps to complete the NTEE code:

01
Determine the main mission and activities of your organization.
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Refer to the official NTEE code list to identify the most relevant code for your organization.
03
Double-check the code's description and examples to ensure it accurately represents your organization.
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Include the determined NTEE code in your organization's official documents and registrations.
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Regularly review and update your NTEE code to ensure it reflects any changes in your organization's mission or activities.

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Questions & answers

NTEE codes are subject to change: an organization may change its primary purpose, the IRS and/or NCCS may decide that a different code better fits the organization's primary purpose, or in some instances a particular organization may note that they have been misclassified and request a change by NCCS.
You can check your NTEE code on the NCCS web site.
If you want to change your organization's NTEE code, you need to submit a written request to the IRS detailing why the change is necessary. Whether your organization chose the wrong NTEE code initially, or whether the purpose of the organization has changed, it is important to keep the NTEE code up-to-date.
NTEE Core Codes (NTEE-CC) Overview. The National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system is used by the IRS and NCCS to classify nonprofit organizations. It is also used by the Foundation Center to classify both grants and grant recipients (typically nonprofits or governments).
An NTEE code is a three-character series of letters and numbers that generally describes a type of organization. The new Form 1023 requires the 3-character NTEE Code that best describes the activities of the organization. Appendix D of the Instructions for Form 1023 contains a list of NTEE Codes.
You can check your NTEE code on the NCCS web site.