We originally had a fundraiser decided on and a date of just a family fun day with simple games and a karaoke contest but were told we couldn't have the event until we had our tax exempt number. Do we have to have that number first? Or Could we (if we have to have our own tax exempt number) give the money straight to the fire dept. and have them allow anyone wanting to file it on their taxes use that as the donating source instead of the auxiliary? I apologize for multiple questions but I am the secretary trying to take care of all of the foot work and several people are waiting on me. Any advice is greatly appreciated.