Non Profit Organizations

Non Profit Organizations

Non-profit entrepreneurs are eligible for certain benefits including grants, government surplus, and tax exemptions. We've collected links to programs and services to help non-profits find opportunities available to them from the federal government.

Grants and Financial Assistance

• Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
  
  Access a database of all federal financial assistance programs available to non-profits.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  Can a charity help businesses affected by a disaster? If a charity benefits the poor and distressed or underprivileged directly, the intended charitable purpose is clear.  By assisting businesses located in a disaster area, a charity may indirectly accomplish a charitable purpose, such as combating community deterioration or lessening the burdens of government.  This is permissible as long as (1) the assistance is reasonably related to the accomplishment of an exempt purpose, and (2) private benefit to the business is incidental.  Although a business is not itself a member of a charitable class, and thus not an appropriate charitable object, it may be the means to accomplish charitable purposes. Evidence of insignificant private benefit would include a showing that the business does not have adequate resources from its own assets, conventional financing, or insurance to recover from the disaster.  Moreover, a charity would need to determine that without its intervention the business would not locate or remain in the area.

  
  
  
  


• Cost-Principles for Non-Profit Organizations
  
  This Circular establishes principles for determining costs of grants, contracts and other agreements with non-profit organizations.
  
  


• Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
  
  Faith-based and community organizations are helping Americans in need and together represent an integral part of America's social service network.
  
  


• Federal Grants (Grants.gov)
  
  Provides a comprehensive database of federal grant opportunities.

Tax Information

• Tax Information for Non-Profits and Charities
  
  Starting point for finding all federal tax forms and information.


• Tax Forms for Nonproft/Exempt Organizations
  
  Links to tax forms relevant to non-profits and other tax exempt organizations.


• Tax on Unrelated Business Income of Exempt Organizations
  
  Learn about tax requirements on income from business activities conducted that are unrelated to exempt organization's purpose.


• Tax-Exempt Status of Your Organization
  
  This publication discusses the rules and procedures for organizations that seek recognition of exemption from federal income tax under section 501(a) of the Internal Revenue Code

Government Sales and Surplus

• Computers for Learning : Excess Federal Equipment for Non-Profits
  
  The CFL program specifically matches the computer needs of schools and educational nonprofit organization with excess equipment in federal agencies
  
  


• Federal Lighthouse Sales to Non-Profits
  
  Provides links for purchasing, maintaining, and preserving lighthouses.
  
  


• Federal Real Property for Non-Profits
  
  Information for eligible public institutions, and non-profit organizations to acquire surplus property that the federal government no longer needs.

Programs and Services

• Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) Participation
  
  CFC is the federal government's annual workplace charity campaign. This site provides information for charities interested in participating in CFC campaigns.


• Dept of Labor Resources for Non-Profits
  
  This page provides a shortcut to information and services the U.S. Department of Labor offers to nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations.


• EPA Resources for Nonprofit Organizations
  
  This page provides a gateway to EPA programs and services relevant to non-profits, including grants opportunities.


• U.S. Post Office Discount Mailing Services for Non-Profits
  
  Nonprofit organizations authorized by the Postal Service are eligible for additional savings on standard mail rates.