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Partnership in Philanthropy (PIP) selects clients based on program criteria. PIP will select clients that are qualified as tax-exempt, charitable organizations as defined by the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 501(c)(3). Organizations qualified under IRC section 527 are not eligible organizations. Organizations having any affiliation with a 501(c)4 or 501(c)7 are also not eligible. PIP clients are usually organizations that are service-oriented, serving group or groups to improve their quality of life. PIP will select clients that are evaluated to have the potential to increase their capacity. PIP will not select a client that has a mission or vision statement indicating the organization is associated with political parties, created for the purpose of promoting a political agenda, electing government or other officials and / or violence / violent activities. PIP will not select an organization if substantial expenses are for lobbying activities. If an organization is engaging in activity / activities or operating is such a manner that may jeopardize their 501(c)(3) status, they may not be selected as a client. Additionally, PIP will not select an organization that promotes discrimination of any persons or groups.
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