# 34 C.F.R. § 75.51 (2026): How to prove nonprofit status

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## Section

- **Citation:** 34 C.F.R. § 75.51 (2026)
- **Heading:** How to prove nonprofit status
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 34 CFR: Education / Part 75: DIRECT GRANT PROGRAMS / Subpart A: General / § 75.51: § 75.51   How to prove nonprofit status.

## Text

(a) Under some programs, an applicant must show that it is a nonprofit organization.
(b) An applicant may show that it is a nonprofit organization by any of the following means:
(1) Proof that the Internal Revenue Service currently recognizes the applicant as an organization to which contributions are tax deductible under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code;
(2) A statement from a State taxing body or the State attorney general certifying that:
(i) The organization is a nonprofit organization operating within the State; and
(ii) No part of its net earnings may lawfully benefit any private shareholder or individual;
(3) A certified copy of the applicant's certificate of incorporation or similar document if it clearly establishes the nonprofit status of the applicant; or
(4) Any item described in paragraphs (b)(1) through (3) of this section if that item applies to a State or national parent organization, together with a statement by the State or parent organization that the applicant is a local nonprofit affiliate.
[45 FR 22497, Apr. 3, 1980, as amended at 85 FR 82126, Dec. 17, 2020; 89 FR 15702, Mar. 4, 2024; 89 FR 70320, Aug. 29, 2024]

## Nearby sections

- [34 C.F.R. § 75.1 (2026) § 75.1   Programs to which part 75 applies.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P75_S75_1.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 75.2 (2026) § 75.2   Exceptions in program regulations to part 75.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P75_S75_2.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 75.50 (2026) § 75.50   How to find out whether you are eligible.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P75_S75_50.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 75.51 (2026) § 75.51   How to prove nonprofit status.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P75_S75_51.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 75.52 (2026) § 75.52   Eligibility of faith-based organizations for a grant and nondiscrimination against those organizations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P75_S75_52.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 75.60 (2026) § 75.60   Individuals ineligible to receive assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P75_S75_60.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 75.61 (2026) § 75.61   Certification of eligibility; effect of ineligibility.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P75_S75_61.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 75.62 (2026) § 75.62   Requirements applicable to entities making certain awards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P75_S75_62.md)
- [34 C.F.R. § 75.63 (2026) § 75.63   Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T34_P75_S75_63.md)

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