GCFA has automated the process of obtaining the Group Ruling (501(c)3 documentation for your church or other United Methodist organization.  By clicking below, you will be taken to the group ruling website.

Contact the GCFA Legal Services Department at legal@gcfa.org with any additional questions.  For technical support please contact the Web Site Administrator at support@gcfa.org.

Click here for commonly asked questions about the UMC's Group Ruling process. 

Click here to be taken to the site to complete your Application for the United Methodist Church Group Ruling.

Get listed on GuideStar, the world's largest source of information on nonprofit organizations.  It's free and easy through the group ruling application site.  Click here for more information.