Ohio 4-H Policies & Procedures

The Ohio 4-H Youth Development program seeks to provide positive Educational experiences for youth, volunteers, parents/guardians, and Community members. To create and support this positive environment, Ohio State University Extension has adopted specific policies, procedures, and best practices.

As an organization, we believe in the important role that policies and procedures play in ensuring a positive and safe learning experience for youth, parents/guardians, volunteers, and community members. Below you will find the relevant policies and procedures adopted by Ohio State University Extension. Should you have any questions or need assistance finding information related to a policy, please contact:

Tom Archer, Ph.D.
State 4-H Leader
archer.3@cfaes.osu.edu
614-292-4444

Cloverbuds

4-H Cloverbud Members
4-H Cloverbuds & Camp

Contracts & User Agreements

Facility Contract Policy & Procedures

Financial Management

Please note that there will be many changes for tax year 2011. Periodic updates and communications will be posted in this section.

Please read these documents carefully.

Communication #1 (1/10/11) - Federal Income Tax Exempt Status of Ohio 4-H

Communication #2 (revised 1/18/11) IRS 990 Requirements

Communication #3 (1/25/11) Collect Critical Club Information

For issues related to Federal Income Tax Exempt Status of Ohio 4-H and chartering, 4-H Professionals should contact Lisa Jinks, jinks.2@cfaes.osu.edu or Tom Archer, archer.3@cfaes.osu.edu. 4-H Clubs/Affiliates should call their local County office.

4-H Club Fundraising Guidelines
4-H Club Financial Management Guidelines
4-H Committee Financial Management Guidelines

List of All 4-H Clubs/Affiliates COUNTY EXCEL TEMPLATE

Ohio 4-H Tax Exemption Authorization Form

Ohio 4-H Tax Exemption Authorization Letter to All 4-H Clubs/Affiliates

Important Forms:

Livestock Sales, Auctions, & Similar Events
IRS 4-H Livestock Sale FAQs
Raffles, Lotteries, Gaming and 4-H
Blanket Certificate of Exemption
Sample SS-4 Form
Submitting SS-4 Form