Commonly Asked Grantmaking Questions
Can I make a grant to benefit an individual who could use my support?
The federal Pension Protection Act of 2006 prohibits grants to individuals from Donor Advised Funds. This includes scholarships or any other type of funds transferred to an individual, including reimbursements. Unfortunately, these regulations also apply to supporting individual missionaries, even if the grant is being made through a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization or church.
When entering a grant recommendation on the fundholder portal, the search function couldn't find the organization I entered. Why?
Our donor portal searches the IRS database for the nonprofit you have entered. However, sometimes an organization is known as or doing business under a different name than its legal name. You can also try entering the organization's EIN (IRS tax number) if you know it. If not, go to “Can’t find your charity?” and click on “Click here to enter your charity.” Enter the charity’s name, city, and state. Our donor services staff will research the legal name and update your grant recommendation. This does mean that when you view your grant in your grant history on the portal, the name of the charity may be very different from the name the charity uses in public. You may also contact us to find the legal name of your organization before you enter the grant.
