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.

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.

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.

I have received the following error message when filling out the online application: “This is not a valid integer between -32,768 and 32,767.”

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.

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.

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.

Yes, with the exception of neighborhood associations applying for Neighborhood Blockwatch grants. Neighborhood associations must be registered with the city's neighborhood notification office. Groups may apply for grants under the umbrella of a non-profit organization that agrees to act as the group's fiscal agent. All other city of Phoenix grant recipients are required to be non-profit organizations.

YES, The 501(c)(3) documentation can be found in the HANDOUTS/Corporate Documents section of the NVTBL website. HANDOUTS

IRC Section 501(c)(3) public charity is a type of nonprofit organization that is eligible for tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.