You can do an online search of IRS Publication 78 at http://apps.irs.gov/app/pub78. Publication 78 is a list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions. A "public entity" is a unit or department of government, such as a school board. A good test to determine that an organization is a public entity is if it was created by statute or law.

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The Internal Revenue Service provides information for charitable organizations on its Web Site at http://www.irs.gov/charities/charitable/.

Yes. FOCC applied to the Internal Revenue Service for and was granted tax exempt status as a charitable organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

The term "tax-exempt," when used in reference to nonprofit organizations, generally refers to the net profits (proceed above and beyond expenses) of an organization being exempt from federal and/or state income tax. While a nonprofit organization can be established by incorporating, the entity is not automatically tax-exempt upon creation with the state.

Upon application by a charitable organization, the Internal Revenue Service will grant Section 501(c)(3) status in appropriate cases. If an applicant organization is approved for such status, donations made to the organization are deductible for income tax purposes except in specified instances where the law provides limitations on such deductibility.

IRS Section 501(c)(3) is the section of the tax code that defines nonprofit, charitable (as broadly defined), tax-exempt organizations; 501(c)(3) organizations are further defined as public charities, private operating foundations, and private non-operating foundations. Most foundations require 501(c)(3) status of their grantees to fulfill the IRS charitable purpose requirements.

No, however, the program or project for which you are soliciting funds must be nonprofit in nature. In other words, the budget you propose should not have excess funds left over. No, not to apply for a grant. However, $25 of any amount awarded will go toward the purchase of a USTA organizational membership if your organization is not a current member.

Yes, all contributions to ARFC are tax-deductible. ARFC does not have its own 501(c)3 status at the present time. It is a donor-advised fund of the Tides Foundation and under its management. All donations go directly to the Tides Foundation first and funds are distributed upon the request of our board.

Partners In Health is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. Your contribution is fully tax-deductible as allowed by law.

Filing a Certificate of Formation with the Secretary of State creates a nonprofit corporation. Designations such as 501(c)(3) relate to federal tax provisions only. If you need information regarding those provisions or how they might affect a Certificate of Formation, you should contact your own tax counsel or the Internal Revenue Service.

Yes, the NEGF is a registered 501(c)(3) corporation under the Internal Revenue Services. All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law. It's best to talk with William Puga first, to ensure that locals aren't taking advantage of volunteers and that we give a relatively consistent response. Some volunteers have bartered the giving of English lessons in exchange for drawing lessons, reduced Internet fees, use of a bicycle, etc.

Although we prefer that applicants have 501(c)(3) status, an organization can apply if it uses a valid fiscal sponsor.

It means that each year we must file a 990 with the IRS and be audited. Here is our Audited_2006 Financials and our 2006 990 Form. Why does LHCP not belong to Charity Navigator, independent charity evaluator, who works to advance a more efficient and responsive philanthropic marketplace by evaluating the financial health of America's largest charities. Charity Navigator works to guide intelligent giving.

No. However, gifts and bequests to the San Dieguito River Park JPA are deductible for income, gift and estate tax purposes. The San Dieguito River Park JPA accepts and administers donations, gifts, endowments and bequests for conservation purposes. The Joint Powers Authority was established as a separate public entity similar to a city or county. Under the federal tax law, contributions to the JPA are as tax deductible as contributions to a private, charitable "501(c)(3) organization.

The term "501(c)(3) organization" is something you hear a lot in the world of charitable groups. It refers to the Internal Revenue Service's tax code and the designation it grants to operate as a nonprofit corporation, and accept contributions from the public, without paying taxes.

c)(3) refers to the Internal Revenue Service's tax code that allows a corporation to operate as a nonprofit and accept contributions from the public without paying taxes. This designation also allows you to count your contribution as a tax deduction.

Crossroads Fund supports non-profit organizations, including those that do not have 501(c)3 status. Fiscal sponsorship for those organizations without tax-exempt status is recommended but not required. An organizational bank account is required for those groups not using a fiscal sponsor.