Chattahoochee Valley Combined Federal Campaign



Home Info for Charities How To Give Campaign Event Information	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: 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. Account for its funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and be audited by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS). 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. Prohibit the sale or lease of CFC donor names. To qualify as a national or international group, charities must demonstrate that they provide or conduct real services, benefits, assistance or program activities in at least 15 states (counted over a three year period) or a foreign country. Local groups must similarly demonstrate their presence in the specific community. The above is a summary of the criteria used by the CFC to ensure the eligibility of donated funds. We invite you to visit the website of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management to view in detail admission criteria and charity applications: www.opm.gov/cfc/charities/. Here you will find the official application, detailed instructions for filling it out and the answers to frequently asked questions all designed to make the charity application process easier. Local Application Process Local charity applications will be accepted by the Tri-Community CFC from March 1, 2009 until April 1, 2009. Applications received after 5 pm on April 1 will not be reviewed. Please send application packets to: Ms. Laura Walker, CFC Manager c/o United Way of the Chattahoochee Valley P.O. Box 1157 Columbus, GA 31902