# Organization Eligibility

Nonprofit compliance is a top priority at Chariot. To protect donors, nonprofits, and disbursement partners, we verify that every organization using our products is a legitimate, eligible 501(c)(3) public charity. Below is an overview of the compliance steps we take to ensure your organization can receive gifts through Chariot.

### 🗂 IRS Listings Required for Eligibility

To receive a donation via Chariot, your organization must be listed in both of the following:

* [**IRS Business Master File**](https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf) **(IRS BMF)**
* [**IRS Publication 78**](https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/tax-exempt-organization-search-bulk-data-downloads#pub78) **(Pub 78)**

These are official IRS directories of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

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### 🏛 IRS Foundation Code Check

Chariot verifies your nonprofit’s foundation code from the IRS BMF. Certain foundation codes may be ineligible for Chariot's product offerings.

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Major DAF sponsors—including organizations like the **National Philanthropic Trust**—also have internal [policies](https://www.nptrust.org/what-is-a-donor-advised-fund/grantmaking-rules/) that restrict grants to entities classified as private non-operating foundations.
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### 📚 IRS Pub 78 Verification

Chariot confirms that your organization appears in Pub 78, the IRS’s searchable database of qualified charities. However, some organizations may be eligible even if not listed, including:

* **Churches and Religious Organizations** – Not required to register or file Form 990s
* **Governmental Units** – Public schools, cities, or municipalities often qualify but are not listed
* **Subordinate Organizations** – Groups under a group exemption may not have individual listings
* **Newly Approved 501(c)(3)s** – May not appear due to Pub 78's monthly update schedule
* **Recently Reinstated Nonprofits** – May experience a delay in relisting after reinstatement

If you can’t find what you’re looking for or need additional support, reach out to our team anytime at <compliance@givechariot.com>.

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### 🚨 OFAC Watchlist Screening

We screen all nonprofits against the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s [**OFAC watchlist**](https://sanctionssearch.ofac.treas.gov/) to ensure no affiliation with sanctioned individuals or entities.

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### 🔍 Additional Screening and Diligence

Chariot may also request supporting documents or perform further onboarding checks as needed to confirm legitimacy and ensure regulatory compliance. See [supplementary-documentation](https://help.givechariot.com/onboarding/compliance-verification/supplementary-documentation "mention").

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### 🔄 Ongoing Monitoring

Chariot continuously monitors IRS databases and federal watchlists. If your status changes, our compliance team is notified and may reach out to resolve any issues.

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### 📬 Questions?

If you have questions about your eligibility or need to update your records, please email our compliance team at <support@givechariot.com> and include your **organization name** and **EIN** in the subject line.