We only grant to certain organizations with 501(c)(3) public charity status. We will consider requests from foreign organizations that already have an equivalency determination status certificate as equivalent to a public charity. See our publication “Carrying out Your Charitable Purpose” for more information on different ways to accomplish charitable purposes, whether or not you have public charity status.

Organizations of the following types may apply:

501(c)(3) organizations further classified as: 509(a)(1) – 170(b)(1)(A)(i) through 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), or 509(a)(2)

Churches in the USA

Organizations with current equivalency determination status as a public charity

Organizations of the following types will not receive consideration:

509(a)(3) supporting organizations

Private foundations

501(c)(4) organizations

For-profit organizations

Foreign organizations that do not have current equivalency determination status

Individuals

Only individuals authorized by the central leadership of the organization may submit on behalf of the organization.