2012 combined federal campaign (cfc) application training coastal carolina cfc

2012 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)

Application TrainingCoastal Carolina CFC

Application Timeline

March 20 – Deadline for 2012 local application period (Coastal Carolina CFC)

April 30 – Deadline for LFCC to notify local organizations of eligibility decisions in writing (e-mail)

June 4 – Deadline for decisions by LFCC on all local organization appeals

July 31 – OPM completion of local appeal reviews

Review Process

Completeness Review (NOT REQUIRED)

• Contact applicant regarding administrative oversights (5 days to comply in possible)

• Missing or incorrect data may cause denial.

CFC Application Cover Page

• Include five-digit code, if participated in 2011 CFC

• Organization address must be a physical mailing address. No P.O. Boxes

• Contact info may include P.O. Boxes

• Use of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) by campaigns is optional

• If campaign is not using EFT, it may be removed from the application cover page

CFC Certification Statement #1Local, Adjacent, or Statewide Presence

• WHO received the service, benefit, or assistance

• WHAT the service, benefit, or assistance is• WHEN it was delivered (during 2011

Calendar Year)• WHERE it was delivered


• Hours of Operation/State days of the week with hours of operation

• Location – County/State• Dedicated Phone Line Required• 2011 Human Health and Welfare

Services (Calendar Year Information)


Factors OPM/LFCC will consider:

– Nature and extent of the service, benefit, assistance, or program activity

– Frequency, continuity, and duration of services

– Impact on, or benefit to, beneficiaries– Number of beneficiaries


Applicants should AVOID…

– Generalized statements– Listing “offered” services– Listing location of members, affiliates, or

board members– Listing the residences of visitors to a

facility


Applicants should AVOID…

– Listing services provided by the service recipient

– Information disseminated by USPS or Internet

– Repetitive text– Fundraising activities as a service

CFC Certification Statement #1Local or Adjacent Presence

Examples of QUALIFYING Attachment A:

Texas November 1-3, 2011 (WHEN), ABC Charity

conducted a national conference on cancer research and treatment in San Antonio (WHERE). ABC Charity staff made presentations on new research, provided advocacy training to attendees, and facilitated a discussion (WHAT) between policymakers and medical researchers. 120 healthcare industry professionals (WHO) attended the three-day conference.

CFC Certification Statement #1National or International Presence

Example of QUALIFYING Attachment A:Texas – Calendar Year 2011 (scholarships awarded

bimonthly (WHEN))• Charity International awarded scholarships (WHAT)

to the following Louisiana high school (WHERE) students pursuing a degree in computer technology to attend the college or university of their choice: (Names not Required (WHO) )A. Smith, Jefferson Parish ($1,800) J. Doe, St. Charles Parish ($5,000)B. Callahan, Orleans Parish ($1,200)D. Johnson, Jefferson Parish ($800)C. Jones, Ascension Parish ($900)

CFC Certification Statement #1Local or Adjacent Presence

Examples of Non-Qualifying Attachment A:

Austin, TX December 2011 Charity Central held a Family Day attended by local physicians.

Corpus Christi, TX November 2011 ABC Charity’s Texas chapter held a workshop for local families interested in learning more about ABC’s research programs. Presentations were made by ABC Charity Texas’ Executive Director and Vice President of Research. (Show separate inity.)


Example of Non-qualifying Statewide Attachment A:

Dallas 2011 ABC Charity provides newsletters, mentoring program, recreational activities, and counseling to at-risk youth. We have two youth camps in the Dallas area serving 100 young adults.

Houston 2011 ABC Charity provides newsletters, mentoring program, recreational activities, and counseling to at-risk youth. We have a youth camp in the Houston area serving 130 young adults.


Example of Non-qualifying Attachment A:

Fort Worth The Charity Museum, based in Fort Worth, recorded 300 visitors from 60 Texas parishes since 2005.

El Paso August 10, 2011 XYZ Institute conducted a fundraiser at the El Paso Independence Day celebration that raised $22,000. 250 Texas

residents, representing 45 parishes contributed.

CFC Certification Statement #2IRS Determination Letter

Include a copy of the most recent IRS determination letter as ATTACHMENT B.

Must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

OPM will verify applicant’s current 501(c)(3) status with the IRS

If name on IRS letter, IRS Form 990, or audit is different from applicant, official documentation from IRS or state government must be included

CFC Certification Statement #2IRS Determination Letter

Bona-Fide Chapters and Affiliates of a Parent Organization

Include certification from CEO or equivalent verifying applicant is in good standing with parent and is covered by parent’s 501(c)(3) determination, IRS Form 990 and audited financial statements

501(c)(3) Status Verification

CFC regulations at 5 CFR §950.202 require an applicant charity to certify it is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as tax‑exempt under 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) and to which contributions are tax‑deductible pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 170(c)(2).

CFC Certification #3Affiliation Status

Choose one of three options:• “I certify the organization named in this

application is not part of a group exemption”;

Name and EIN on IRS Determination letter will be unique

• “I certify the organization named in this application is part of a group exemption”;

Name may or may not be unique Organizations using this certification will have an

EIN different from the EIN on the national group exemption letter

Must have certification letter from national organization dated on or after Oct. 1, 2011

CFC Certification #3Affiliation Status

• “I certify the organization named in this application is a bona-fide chapter or affiliate which operates under a national organization’s single corporate tax-exemption.”Name and EIN will be the same as

nationalMust provide certification letter from

national dated on or after Oct. 1, 2011

CFC Certification Statement #4

“I certify the organization named in the application is a human health and welfare organization providing services, benefits, or assistance to, or conducting activities affecting human health and welfare.”

2011 human health/welfare service must be in Attachment A (DO NOT submit copies of your agency’s newsletter, webpage, annual report, brochure or a like for this purpose. These items are unacceptable.)


Choose one of three options:• Revenues over $250,000:

accounts for its funds on the accrual basis in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); and,

has an audit annually by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).

Submit audit for FYE June 30, 2010 or more recent

If using national organization information, provide certification from CEO of affiliated national organization for FYE June 30, 2010 or more recent

CFC Certification Statement #5 (cont.)

• Revenues between $100,000 and $250,000:accounts for its funds on an accrual basis in

accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); and,

audited annually by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS).

Do not need to provide audit, but must be available if requested by LFCC/OPM


“I certify the organization named in this application reports total revenue of less than $100,000 on its IRS Form 990 (or pro forma IRS Form 990) covering a period ending not more than 18 months prior to January 2011 and has controls in place to ensure funds are properly accounted for and it can provide accurate timely financial information to interested parties.”


• Audit must cover the fiscal period ending on or after June 30, 2010 (18 months prior to January 2012)

• Audit must state organization accounts for its funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and it was audited in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS)“except for” statements may cause denial

• Audit report must be signed, dated and be on the audit firm’s letterhead


Two options:• “I certify the organization named in this

application prepares and submits to the IRS a complete copy of the organization’s IRS Form 990.”

Include a copy of the complete IRS Form 990 for a period ending no later than 18 months prior to January 2012, including signatures in the box marked “Signature of Officer” as ATTACHMENT D

CFC Certification Statement #6Option 2• “I certify the organization named in this

application is not required to prepare and submit an IRS Form 990 to the IRS.”

Download IRS Form 990 (www.irs.gov)

Include a pro forma IRS Form 990: Part I (Summary), Part II (Signature Block), Part VII (Compensation sections A and B), Part VIII (Statement of Revenues), Part IX (Statement of Functional Expenses), and Part XI (Financial Statements and Reporting).

http://www.irs.gov/


Include as ATTACHMENT D a copy of the most recently completed IRS Form 990, including signature in the box marked “Signature of officer”

• Must cover same time period as audited financial statements

• Copies of IRS Forms 990 filed electronically are acceptable if IRS Form 8879-EO or 8453-EO is also provided. (See CFC Memo 2007-11)

• The preparer’s signature alone is not sufficient• If organization is not required to file the Form

990, it must still provide a pro forma Form 990


Regulatory Formula:In Part IX (Statement of Functional

Expenses, ADD Line 25, Column C to the amount in Line 25, Column D. Divide the sum by Part VIII (Statement of Revenue, Line 12, Column A (Total Revenue).

The regulatory formula must be used. No other calculations/methods are allowed. (No applicant can have a Zero percentage-UNACCEPTABLE.)


“I certify that an active and responsible governing body, whose members have no material conflict of interest and a majority of whom serves without compensation, directs the organization named in this application.”

• The number of voting members on page 1 must be equal to or less than the number of individuals identified as a director or trustee in Part VII (see CFC Memo 2010-5).

• If page 1 lists more voting members than are listed in Part VII, the organization must either provide an explanation of the difference or submit an amended IRS Form 990.


• An organization’s IRS Form 990 that does not include a complete list of the officers, Board of Directors, trustees and key employees, and their compensation, if any, is incomplete and will result in a denial. Uncompensated members must have a -0- in the compensation column

CFC Certification Statement #9Sale/Lease of CFC Contributor

Information

“I certify the organization named in this application prohibits the sale or lease of CFC contributor lists.”

Donor names and addresses may be used to acknowledge the contribution. CFC regulations prohibit the sale or lease of this information.


“I certify the organization named in this application conducts publicity and promotional activities based upon its actual program and operations, these activities are truthful and non-deceptive, include all material facts, and make no exaggerated or misleading claims.”


“I certify the organization named in this application effectively uses the funds contributed by Federal personnel for its announced purposes.”

CFC Certification Statement #12Sanctions Compliance

• Sanctions compliance certification is required

• Wording in CFC application provided by OPM must be used

• The list of countries, entities, or individuals referenced in the certification can found at www.treasury.gov/ofac

• Guidance in CFC Memorandum 2005-13

http://www.treasury.gov/ofac

Certifying Official’s Signature

• Certifying official does not have to be Executive Director, but must be individual in a position to verify the validity of the application and all attachments.

• Certifying official’s signature MUST be original. Automatic pens and/or signature stamps and photocopies may not be used.

• Applicants must check the box next to each statement to demonstrate agreement to comply with the statement

Appeals Process(Provides if applicant is denied.)

• LFCC must provide information on how to appeal at the local and national levels

• Appeals limited to the facts justifying the reversal of the original decision

• Appeals may not be used to supplement applications with missing or outdated documents

2012 combined federal campaign (cfc) application training coastal carolina cfc

Documents

cfc certification statement

service slide

facility slide

cfc organization address

cfc application cover

application cover page

statewide presence applicants

listing services