Grant Seekers Checklist

What is your corporate status?

Introduction: A grant maker is a foundation, corporation or individual that awards a grant. A grant seeker is the organization that wants the grant.

Grant Seeker Requirements

There are certain items that you must meet to ensure that you can properly show your status as a church or other nonprofit.. You must attach to the application the following items.

¤ Articles of Incorporation: If your church is not incorporated, we recommend that you do so. By incorporating your church, you provide personal liability protection to the church leadership and also to the members of the church. Additionally, your church will enjoy many of the benefits that come with incorporating the church.

¤ FEIN: Make sure that the FEIN you have reflects the same name of your church. I.e. if you have incorporated, make sure that the FEIN is registered with the exact same name that appears on your Articles of Incorporation.

¤ Constitution and Bylaws: The Constitution and Bylaws serve as an instrument that will outline the way your church will provide a housing allowance for the pastor and ministers of your church.

¤ 501(c) (3): Without having your 501(c)(3), your chances of ever getting a grant are almost non-existent. ECAmerica LLC provides professional services: “Becoming a 501(c) (3).” They are a great resource for your church.

¤ Independent Audit: Most grant makers will require that your organization use a CPA firm to audit your financial books every year. It is a good idea for your ministry to establish a relationship with a CPA or CPA firm to annually audit your books. Therefore, you must keep good financial records and follow your CPA’s audit guidelines.

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