Charity Eligibility

Each charity participating in the State, University, and UW Health Employees Combined Campaign is screened by a committee of state and university employees to ensure that the charity meets the following eligibility requirements:

•Is a charitable organization;

•Is a member of a participating umbrella group;

•Uses the funds contributed by state employees for the announced purposes;

•Submits a copy of an IRS certificate showing that it is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3);

•Has registered with the Department of Financial Institutions and filed annual reports;

•Has a detailed annual budget prepared and approved at the beginning of each fiscal year by its board of directors;

•Follows accepted fundraising practices;

•Has a formal policy and procedure of non-discrimination;

•Prepares an annual report that

     ◊is available to the general public,

     ◊includes a full description of its charities,

     ◊identifies the types of solicitation it uses to obtain contributions,

     ◊gives the names of its chief administrative personnel,

     ◊makes full disclosure of the sources and uses of contributions.

•Has furnished information with a certification by an independent certified public accountant showing that it follows standards of accounting and a financial system that is based on generally accepted accounting principles.

•The Eligibility Committee is issue-neutral.

If you disapprove of a charity simply designate the charities you wish your gift to support!

Be assured that your gift will go only to the charities you choose.