Contents

• Eligibility
• Applying for 501(c)(3) Status
• TechSoup Resources Still Available to Fiscally Sponsored Organizations
• Alternative Options to TechSoup

Ineligibility

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.

Check out our blog past 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.

TechSoup Resources Still Available to Fiscally Sponsored Organizations

While your organization is not eligible to request offers from our catalog, TechSoup has create resources available to everyone:

Events & Webinars — Build the skills your organization needs to succeed. Events are designed specifically for staff at organizations like yours. Learn from experts that have deep experience in the sector and understand your unique needs.

Courses — Our learning content is designed specifically for staff at organizations like yours. Learn from experts that have deep experience in the sector and understand your unique needs.

Forums — Join our nonprofit community, where experts discuss a range of topics, or start your own.

Articles and How-Tos — Browse our articles to help make better decisions about technology.

Blog — Check out the latest news about nonprofits and technology.

Alternative Options to TechSoup

Your organization may be eligible for discounts through the following programs: