Charities

 

2012 Application
Use the link above to access the 2012 local charity application for Sioux Empire CFC.  If you have any questions contact JoEllen by email or at 336-2095.

 

Charities included in the CFC are organizations with status as tax-exempt charities as determined by the Internal Revenue Service under Section 501(c)(3) of Title 26 of the United States Code that provide health and human services, and that are determined to be eligible for participation in the CFC.

Organizations may apply and be listed in the CFC brochure as either a local, national, or an international unaffiliated organization, or as a member of a local, national, or international federation. Charities that apply to receive funds through the CFC are required to submit to extensive review of their financial and governance practices prior to acceptance. This eligibility review has helped set standards for participation in giving initiatives that transcend the community.

The Combined Federal Campaign annually reviews charities wishing to participate, applying strict criteria designed to ensure that donated money truly reaches those in need. To be listed as an eligible CFC charity, an organization must, among other requirements:

  • Be tax exempt under IRS Code 501(c)3.
  • Demonstrate that it provides services, benefits, or assistance to, or conducts activities affecting, human health and welfare.
  • Have a dedicated office that is open at least 15 hours a week, and a dedicated phone number.
  • Provide its latest IRS 990 tax return.
  • Account for its funds and be audited by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
  • Produce an annual report that describes its activities and identifies its directors/governing body and chief administrative personnel.
  • Provide information on how much of its revenue is spent on administration and fundraising. (Organizations were capped at 25 percent until the 2006 campaign, but are now allowed to spend more)
  • Be governed by a board or other similar body that is active and responsible and whose members have no material conflict of interest. A majority of this governing body must also serve without compensation.
  • Provide a 25-word statement of the service that they provide, which will be included in the campaign Agency Guide.