Section 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.