1. Search by your 9-digit Tax ID number (EIN), example: 12-3456789 or 123456789

2. Your organization will not appear in the search if your entity is ineligible to apply. We accept applications from the following types of charitable entities: 501(c)(3) Private Operating Foundations, Section 509(a)(1) Public Charities, Section 509(a)(2) Public Charities, and Section 509(a)(3) Type I or II Public Charities. You may visit https://apps.irs.gov/app/eos/ to look up your organization’s status in the IRS database. To inquire about your tax-exempt status, you can contact the IRS by calling 1-877-829-5500.

3. If your organization is a Municipality or Indigenous Organization, please return to the Registration page and select the appropriate entity type.

4. Organizations that received their charitable status from the IRS within the last three months may not be listed in the IRS database. If your organization was recently approved, please try to register again once three months have elapsed.

If you have any questions or experience difficulties in the registration process, please contact us directly at grants@petsmartcharities.org