2007 Charity Applications

OVERVIEW

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is open to all charitable organizations recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax–exempt under Title 26, United States Code, Section 501(c)(3) and defined as a public charity to which contributions are tax–deductible under 26 U.S.C. 170(c)(2). Applicant organizations must meet the eligibility and public accountability standards detailed in the United States Code of Federal Regulations, Title 5, Chapter 950.

NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS must demonstrate they provide or conduct real services, benefits, assistance, or program activities in at least 15 different states or one foreign country over the three–year period preceding the campaign year for which it is applying. See Suggestions for "Attachment A"   [67 KB].

DEADLINE: Applications must be received by OPM no later than 5:00pm (Eastern) Wednesday, January 31, 2007. Late applications will not be accepted. NOTE: OPM continues to experience significant delays with mail service associated with irradiating mail prior to its delivery to Federal offices. As a result, all organizations submitting an application are vigorously encouraged to use "next day" or "overnight delivery."

National/International Federation Applicants [PDF 148 KB], [Word 134 KB] -- a group of 15 or more voluntary charitable human health and welfare organizations created to supply common fundraising, administrative, and management services to its constituent members.

National/International Independent Applicants [PDF 148 KB], [Word 128 KB] -- a private, non–profit, philanthropic, human health and welfare organization.

LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS must demonstrate they have a substantial local presence in the geographic area covered by the CFC campaign, a substantial local presence in the geographic area covered by an adjacent CFC campaign, or a substantial statewide presence.

Deadlines: Local application deadlines vary from campaign to campaign. For details on the deadline in your area and information on where to submit the application, please contact your local PCFO. Campaign Locator and the Campaign Maps.

Local Federation Applicants [PDF 139 KB], [Word 136 KB] -- a group of 15 or more voluntary charitable human health and welfare organizations created to supply common fundraising, administrative, and management services to its constitute members.

Local Independent Organization Applicants [PDF 161 KB], [Word 154 KB] -- a private, non-profit, philanthropic, human health and welfare organization