To ensure the confidence and trust of donors, the Neighbor To Nation Board of Directors has established high standards for membership. Staff works with individual organizations to assist them in qualifying. To qualify, an organization must:

• Be recognized as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for at least three years.

• Have provided services, benefits or program assistance in 15 or more states or one or more foreign countries during the previous three years.

• Certify that contributions are effectively used for the announced purposes of the organization.

• Have an overhead ratio of 25% or less, or have a reasonable explanation and a plan to reduce it if above 25%.

• Account for funds in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Be directed by an active and responsible Board of Directors whose members have no material conflict of interest and a majority of whom serve without compensation.

• Certify that publicity and promotional activities are based upon actual programs and operations, are truthful and non-deceptive, and make no exaggerated or misleading claims.

• Identify the governmental entity under which the charitable organization is chartered, incorporated or organized (congressionally chartered or the state in which it is registered).

• Receive at least 20% of total support and revenues from the general public.

• Prepare and make available to the public, upon request, an annual report that includes a full description of the organization’s activities and supporting services and identifies its directors and chief administrative personnel.