SECTION 1. PURPOSE

This revenue procedure modifies and supersedes Rev. Proc. 80-27, 1980-1 C.B. 677 (as modified by Rev. Proc. 96-40, 1996-2 C.B. 301) by setting forth updated procedures to obtain recognition of exemption from federal income tax on a group basis for organizations described in § 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) ¹ that are affiliated with and under the general supervision or control of a central organization. This revenue procedure relieves each subordinate organization included in a group exemption letter from filing its own application for recognition of exemption. This revenue procedure also sets forth updated procedures a central organization must follow to maintain a group exemption letter.