We work hard to ensure all Charities who wish to register with ImpactClub® are in accordance with Federal mandates to prevent fraud. This allows us to be 100% certain any/all charitable contributions are made to legitimate charitable organizations.
After reviewing the list of eligibility requirements below, determine whether or not your organization meets the requirements. If you believe you do, your next step will be to submit your application for registration.
In order to be considered eligible your charity/organization must:
Be classified as a 501c3 charity/organization (be listed on the IRS Publication 78 data list).
Have an official IRS issued Determination Letter
Have a verifiable EIN which matches the organization name listed on the IRS-issued Determination Letter.
The address associated with the EIN must reside within 30 miles of the ImpactClub® Location you are registering with. If not, you may be eligible for ImpactClub® Virtual.
Be a “local” charity which is defined as serving only one city/location. Charities that are “state-wide” (serving more than one city/location in a state) or “National” (serving more than one city/location in more than one state) are not eligible for registration with ImpactClub®. In some cases, organizations with 2 or fewer locations will be reviewed and a final determination will be issued after the verification process has been completed.
Be in operation for a minimum of 1 year from the “Ruling Date” (found stamped in black next to “Date”) listed on the IRS-issued Determination Letter. “In Operation” is defined as actively operating for one year with at least one 990 on file and verifiable proof it was received by the IRS, for the most recent fiscal year.
Proof of most recently filed 990 and a proven track record of financial responsibility meaning taxes are reported and 990’s filed consistently with no apparent or major gaps. No extension letters are accepted as there is no proof the IRS has received such filing.
Not be listed on the IRS “Auto-Revocation” list within the last 5 years
Must be registered with their state (where required) and be in good standing with the state. Part of being in good standing would be proof of renewal each year. This also includes legally registering all DBAs with the state and verifiable proof that the DBA was approved and is associated with the organization.
Fulfill an actionable objective (i.e. provide service/item to person/place/thing in need)
Operate as a distinct entity with its own organizational head, EIN, address, and physical location separate from an umbrella organization or larger National/International Charity. Only DBAs registered with their respective state whose EIN also matches the eligibility requirements will be taken into consideration.
Dedicate any and all donated funds to the defined market area of the ImpactClub® Location you are registering with. See the address requirements above.
Respond to all requests for information and emails received via Basecamp. To ensure you receive these emails, check your spam folder if you do not hear from us in 1-2 business days.
Operate under their legal and approved name associated with the EIN provided via the application for registration.
Not have any local Co-founder sitting on the board or acting as a decision-maker to the organization as this poses a potential conflict of interest.
If you meet the above eligibility requirements and you want to move forward with registering your charity with ImpactClub®, click this link, to learn "How To Register Your Organization".