Nonprofit Registration

Nonprofit Eligibility Information

Eligible organizations are 501(c)(3) public charities that are in compliance with annual IRS 990 filing requirements. Note that “public charities” do not include private foundations (operating or non-operating). 

Eligible Nonprofit organizations must:

  • Be registered with the Pennsylvania Department of State Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations, unless otherwise exempt 
  • Prepare and submit a complete IRS Form 990 annually or demonstrate exemption from filing.
  • Have a physical address in Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Tioga, or Union County. Home offices for remote work do not qualify.

Religious organizations (except for qualified projects), institutions of higher education, private foundations, community foundations, and programs with fiscal agents are ineligible to participate.

For organizations that participated in Raise the Region 2024, they must have secured at least ten unique donors during the 2024 campaign. 

FCFP reserves the right to determine eligibility and may disqualify any organization for breach of the Terms or deceptive practices.

Raise the Region 2025 Registration

Registration for Raise the Region 2025 opens January 16th. 
All registration forms must be completed by February 21, 2025 to be eligible for participation.

Questions? Email support@mightycause.com for assistance.

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