DEC Grantees: Checklist

This is to be developed, but I wanted to capture our discussion about the checklist for potential grantees. This checklist would help with compliance, risk management and accoutability. Here are the ideas discussed:

• Request 501(C)3 letter of determination


• Articles of incorporation from NYS


• 990s (IRS annual filing- was applicable to nonprofits over $25,000 and now over $50,000)


• CHAR 500 (annual NYS filing form)


• Financials


• Other reports to funders


• NYS Charities Bureau


• Certificate of insurance


• Other ideas?

DEC Coordinator Suggestions:

• New this year, we are requesting the NYS Charities Bureau Registration Number for all 501(c)3 applicants. I found, depending on the 501(c)3, you can access previous 990 forms which contain their mission, financial info, board member info, etc. A wealth of information (if they are required to file a 990).
  http://bartlett.ag.ny.gov/Char_Forms/search_charities.jsp