Exempt Organizations Select Check (EO Select Check) allows users to search a list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions (Pub. 78 data).

Certain other eligible donees (i.e., churches, group ruling subordinates, and governmental units) are not listed in the Pub. 78 database.

You may also download the database of eligible organizations.

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Most Recent Data Update: October 5, 2011

For more information on an organization's eligibility to receive tax-deductible contributions, and to find out whether an organization's tax exemption has been revoked or suspended, see:

• Recent Revocations of 501(c)(3) Determinations--Latest Additions and Table of Links
• Automatic Revocation of Exemption
• Suspensions Pursuant to Code Section 501(p)
• Description of Publication 78 Database
• Other Eligible Donees
• General explanation of rules on charitable contribution deductions

In addition, you may verify an organization's tax-exempt status and eligibility to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions by asking to see an organization's IRS letter recognizing it as tax-exempt. You may also confirm an organization's status by calling the IRS (toll-free) at 1-877-829-5500.