Benefits : How we help

We will do the work for you, so you can focus on your grantmaking programs.

Currently, the equivalency determination (ED) process differs from grantmaker to grantmaker and can result in incompatible, subjective findings. Costs also vary, often ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 per ED if using legal counsel. Upon regulatory approval, NGOsource will reduce duplicative efforts and increase affordability by centralizing the collection of ED information and providing a reliable, standardized, and easy-to-use service.

NGOsource will offer the following benefits:

• Reduced risk – Grantmakers will no longer bear the burden of lengthy, risk-laden determinations.
• Streamlined process – Our centralized information collection will minimize redundancy, increase efficiency, and standardize the ED process.
• No need for specialized staff – Our highly trained team will eliminate the need for internal ED expertise or external legal counsel.
• Reduced NGO burden – With our standardized questionnaire, NGOs will no longer be tasked with providing duplicative or incongruent data from one grantmaker to the next.
• Lowered costs – Grantmakers will experience long-term cost and time savings.
• Full service determinations – We will pursue the information that's needed, stay abreast of complex IRS and country-specific laws, communicate with the NGO, and make the determination of equivalency.
• Improved grantee experience – The NGO will interact with us and our partners in its local language and during its normal business hours whenever possible.
• Anytime availability – With our bench of experts, our services will be available year-round, without interruption for vacation or staff turnover.
• Consistent turnaround time – Our dedicated team and partners will provide superior NGO support, leading to more complete and timelier ED submissions.
• Increased cross-border philanthropy – By providing an efficient ED process, management and staff will be able to devote more time and energy to programs and to deepening grantee relationships.