What you need to know about your organization's compliance
The Sacramento Region Community Foundation is legally required to ensure that all organizations appearing on GivingEdge, the website that powers Big Day of Giving, are in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service, the California Department of Justice, and the California Franchise Tax Board.
It's important to keep an eye on your organization's legal status with these various government entities. You can check your organization's status online using each entity's database, following the steps outlined below.
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Check Your Nonprofit's Status
When searching for your organization on these government databases, depending on the site, you'll need to use your organization’s legal name (the name you put on your tax documents), its Tax ID/Employment Identification Number (EIN) from the IRS, and/or its Entity ID assigned by the California Secretary of State.
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To check whether your nonprofit is in good standing with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS):
Visit the IRS's Tax Exempt Organization Search Page.
- Search by your organization’s legal name or EIN.
- Verify your Publication 78 Data section states “Yes.”
If your organization's tax-exempt status has been revoked:
- Review and follow the relevant steps for your organization listed in the IRS's guidelines on how to have your tax-exempt status reinstated.
- View additional resources and guidance for exempt organizations if needed.
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Unfortunately, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation is unable to help organizations remedy their delinquency statuses and has no influence with the California Attorney General’s Office, the California Franchise Tax Board, or the Internal Revenue Service. You will need to reach out directly to appropriate agency to resolve any existing issues.
If you have questions about GivingEdge, Big Day of Giving, the Sacramento Region Community Foundation, opening a charitable fund to support your philanthropic giving, or another piece of our work, please connect with our team, who are always happy to assist.