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Membership is open to organizations that are 501(c)(3) tax exempt and meet the tests of fiscal accountability, governance, and programmatic impact required by the campaigns we enter.

In 2010 we are helping non-profit organizations enter the CFC zones listed below:

• Chesapeake Bay Area CFC - deadline February 12th
• National Capital Area - deadline passed
• Potomac Area CFC - deadline February 12th

HOW TO BEGIN:

Please download the following documents:

2010 Application checklist
Guide to help you assemble application and attachments

2010 CFC Instructions
Detailed instructions on each Certification in the application form

2010 CFC Application
Formal CFC application: must be submitted in hard copy with an original signature.

2010 CFC Attachment E template
Template for use as Attachment E to application

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:

• Permission to submit to additional CFC zones
  The CFC is administered in local zones, each one of which requires a separate application. With your permission, we will submit your material to multiple zones where you may qualify. We will notify you as to where we have sent your material. Fax this form to us at 978-236-7272.
• Pro Forma 990
  Some groups may need to submit certain pages of IRS Form 990 as a part of their CFC application. The “Pro Forma 990” may be found here.

Attachment A Help:

• Returning Members: Unless advised otherwise, we strongly recommend you update the Attachment A used in the 2009 CFC application. If you are unable to locate a copy of this document, please contact our office; we may have one on file.
• New Applicants: Please refer to this document for help with your Attachment A. Always feel free to call us. 2010 Attachment A Advice

HOW TO SEND APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:

• The completed application must be submitted as hard copy with original signatures to the federation office. Faxed and emailed copies of this document are not acceptable.
• Attachment A must be received as an electronic document; this will make it easier for our staff to help you if revisions are recommended.
• Attachments B-E to the application may be sent in whatever format is most convenient to you, including mail, express delivery, email attachments including PDF, or fax, but we strongly encourage electronic submissions.

WHERE TO SEND APPLICATION DOCUMENTS: