Ill. Admin. Code tit. 20, § 1810.200 - Eligible Recipients
a)
Consistent with the Act, Awards can be made to federal and State agencies,
units of local government, corporations, and neighborhood, community, and
business organizations.
b) To be
eligible for an award under the Act, nongovernmental recipients must provide
the Council, along with a program proposal, either of the following:
1) Proof of nonprofit status by presenting
all of the following, when applicable:
A) A
reference to the applicant organization's listing in the Internal Revenue
Service's most recent list of tax-exempt organizations described in the
Internal Revenue Code, Title 26 U.S.C.A. 501(c);
B) A copy of a currently valid Internal
Revenue Service tax exemption letter;
C) A statement from the Illinois Department
of Revenue, the Illinois Secretary of State, or the Illinois Attorney General
certifying that the applicant organization has a current nonprofit status;
and
D) A certified copy of the
organization's certificate of incorporation filed with the Illinois Secretary
of State that clearly establishes nonprofit status, and a copy of the most
recent annual report required by the Illinois Attorney General or Secretary of
State; or
2) Proof of
authorized business activity in the State of Illinois by presenting:
A) A certified copy of a certificate of
incorporation or other appropriate and necessary authorization to conduct
business in Illinois filed with the State of Illinois or a unit of local
government;
B) A taxpayer
identification number; and
C) When
applicable, a copy of any annual report required by law for the most recent
year.
c) The
Council may require additional documentation to verify the legitimacy of a
nongovernmental recipient. Such documentation may include, but is not limited
to:
1) Any brochures or publications
explaining the activities of the organization;
2) A copy of the recipient's Articles of
Incorporation;
3) A copy of the
recipient's By-laws; and
4) A copy
of the recipient's Partnership Agreement.
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