Donations are a vital tool to aid ACIL in reaching it's goal of assisting persons with disabilities throughout the area we serve. As a 501(C) 3 non-profit organization, ACIL relies heavily on donations from individuals, businesses and other groups. These additional funds enable us to conduct activities and complete projects not supported through federal and state grants.
Is my donation tax deductable?
Yes. As a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, our Center can provide a receipt for any donation for tax purposes.
Are there policies in place that determine how donations will be used by ACIL?
Yes. Our Governing Board has established guidelines and procedures to follow which are reflected in the chart below.
Use | Prior Board Approval? | Per Year Limit | Per Use Limit |
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Non-federal matching funds that can be used to match federal grants | Yes, for any expenditure over 50% of the fund | No | No |
Costs related to fundraising | Yes, 1. Expenditures more than $2,000 for the annual Christmas Party: or 2. Expenditures more than $500 for any other fundraising cost. | No | No |
Establish seperate reserve account (rainy day fund) | Yes | No | No |
Meeting refreshments | No | No | Yes, $100 |
Routine office equipment and supplies not covered by other grant sources | Yes, for any expenditure over $500. | No | No |
Activities by ACIL - Sponsored groups and consumer initiatives | Yes, for annual amount permitted for Support Group Activities and for IL Skills Training | Yes, $100 per year for IL Skills Training | No |
Activities by non-ACIL groups, but targeted to people with disabilities for purposes compatible with ACIL's mission and purpose | Yes, for any combination beyond 2 per year of not more than $100 each | No | No |
Activities by non-ACIL groups, but not targeted to people with disabilities or for purposes compatible with ACIL's mission and purpose | No such donations permitted with or without Board approval | Yes, $0 | Yes, $0 |