Give Lively FAQ | Why did I receive donations via the Giving Basket?

Is this article for you? It covers information for donors giving through Give Lively pages/forms.

Is this article for you? It covers information for individual/team fundraisers who collect donations on behalf of Give Lively member nonprofits.

Is this article for you? It addresses donating through Charity Navigator’s Giving Basket.‍

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Why did I receive donations via the Giving Basket?

Your organization received a donation because one or more Charity Navigator visitors supported it through the Giving Basket, powered by Give Lively.

Like approximately 1 million other 501(c)(3) public charities and private operating foundations listed on Charity Navigator, your organization is able to receive donations via the Giving Basket because it:

is classified as an eligible IRS foundation type
is in good standing with the IRS and relevant state authorities
does not have a Charity Navigator “Giving Not Recommended” alert.

Learn about how long it takes to receive donations made through the Giving Basket.

If, for whatever reason, your organization prefers NOT to receive funds through the Giving Basket, please reach out to info@charitynavigator.org and request that the donate button on your organization’s profile be disabled.

What are eligible and ineligible IRS foundation types for nonprofit organizations?

See the lists of eligible and ineligible foundation types for tax-exempt organizations listed on Charity Navigator.

What does it mean when a nonprofit is delinquent?

When a charitable organization fails to submit timely, complete, required filings and/or fees to the IRS and/or a state office, its status may be listed as “delinquent." If the delinquency is not remedied, its status may be changed to “suspended" and/or “revoked.” A delinquent or revoked nonprofit is not able to raise funds through the Giving Basket. Learn more about how governance and delinquency laws can affect online fundraising.

Of note, starting in 2024, the California Attorney General’s Office increased its vigilance over this; other states may follow that lead. Importantly, these requirements are applicable to all U.S. nonprofits that raise funds in a state, not just those headquartered in the state.