GSA TAX EXEMPT STATUS Many of the companies that donate to GSA's scholarship fund have asked in the past if the GSA would apply for tax exempt status so they could benefit tax-wise from their contributions. In early January, 2001, the GSA applied for tax exempt status  from the IRS. In March, the IRS granted GSA tax exempt status.   One of the requirements for granting GSA tax exempt status was that GSA's application for tax exempt status and the IRS letter granting tax exempt status must both be made available to the public for review. The IRS suggested that the GSA publish this information via the organization's web page.   Another requirement of being granted tax exempt status is the annual filing the IRS form 990 (return of organization exempt from income tax). This form must be filed by the 15th day of the fifth month after the close of GSA's fiscal year. That means that the form must be filed by November 15th of each year. The annual 990 forms must also be made available to the general public for inspection for 3 years after filing.   In the future all tax deductible contributions should be referenced to GSA's employer ID number which is 94-3160803.   Tax Exempt Application IRS Response GSA 2000-01 Tax Return GSA 2000-01 Amended Tax Return GSA 2001-02 Tax Return GSA 2003 Tax Return