Are fiscally sponsored organizations or projects eligible to request offers through TechSoup?

Charitable organizations in the U.S. that are fiscally sponsored by parent groups, foundations, or business incubators are not eligible to request discounts and donations from TechSoup. Additionally, fiscally sponsored organizations are not allowed to request or use offers through their fiscal sponsor’s TechSoup account and our corporate partners’ nonprofit portals.

To be eligible for TechSoup programs, your organization needs to receive 501(c)(3) status from the IRS. An organization may also be eligible under an IRS Group Exemption status, as is the case with certain national service organizations or church denominations that list their subordinate members.

Learn more about fiscal sponsorship eligibility.

Applying for 501(c)(3) Status

Visit the IRS’s Application for Recognition of Exemption for the 501(c)(3) filing process. Our blog post, U.S. Nonprofit Startup Resources, also has useful information on the process.