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Organization Grant Readiness Assessment

Is Your Organization Ready to Compete for Grant Funding?

Securing grant funding begins long before you submit an application. Funders want to invest in organizations with strong leadership, sound financial practices, measurable programs, and the capacity to deliver results. Our Organization Grant Readiness Assessment is designed to evaluate where your nonprofit stands today and identify the steps needed to strengthen your competitiveness for local, state, federal, corporate, and foundation funding.

 

By completing this assessment, you'll help our team gain a comprehensive understanding of your organization's structure, governance, programs, financial readiness, registrations, and funding goals. We'll use this information to identify your strengths, uncover opportunities for growth, and recommend strategies that position your organization for long-term success.

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Whether you're launching a new nonprofit, preparing for your first grant, or looking to expand your funding portfolio, this assessment is the first step toward building a stronger, more fundable organization.

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What You'll Receive

✔ An evaluation of your organization's current grant readiness

✔ Identification of strengths and capacity gaps

✔ Recommendations for improving funding competitiveness

✔ Guidance on registrations, compliance, and organizational readiness

✔ Suggested next steps and services tailored to your organization's needs

 

The assessment takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. Once submitted, a member of our team will review your responses and contact you to discuss your results and the best path forward.

501(c)(3) Reinstatement Assessment
Incorporation Date
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Day
Year

This can be found on your IRS Determination letter.

Is your organization currently operating?

IRS 1023 Form Questions

Please answer as many of the questions below as you can. It’s okay if you don’t know every answer. If a question is unclear, or you’re unsure how to respond, simply skip it. We’ll review any unanswered questions together and help you determine the appropriate response as part of the reinstatement process.

Compensation & Financial Arrangements

You may also upload this as a pdf at the end of this form.

You may also upload this as a pdf at the end of this form.

Are there any family or business relationships among board members?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Does your organization currently pay—or plan to pay—a founder, board member, officer, their family member, or a business owned by any of these individuals for services?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Do you intend to pay fundraising firms, consultants, or grant writers?
Yes
No
Not Sure

Members & Other Individuals/Organizations

Does the organization have members with voting rights?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Will you support or cooperate with another organization (501(c)(3) or not)?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Will you provide grants, scholarships, or other assistance to individuals? If yes, explain eligibility, selection process, and oversight.
Yes
No
Not Sure

Specific Activities

Will you attempt to influence legislation (lobbying)?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Will you engage in political campaign activities?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Will you operate a school?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Will you Will you provide hospital or health care services?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Will you conduct research? If yes, how will results be public?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Will you publish materials (newsletters, websites, books)?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Will you provide goods or services for a fee?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Will you operate joint ventures with for-profits?
Yes
No
Not Sure

Financial Data

Has your organization received significant financial support from a founder, board member, officer, or a business owned or controlled by any of these individuals?
Yes
No
Not Sure

Public Charity Status

Will you be a church, school, hospital, or supporting organization?
Yes
No
Not Sure
Where do you expect most of your organization’s funding to come from?
Do you expect at least one-third of your total funding to come from a combination of donations, grants, and other public support?
Yes
No
Not Sure

Additional Information

Do you have the following documents readily available? (Check all that apply.)

Upload all available documents below. For board members list their names, titles, addresses, and occupations.

Upload all available documents below. For board members list their names, titles, addresses, and occupations.

Upload all available documents below. For board members list their names, titles, addresses, and occupations.

Ready to Begin Your Reinstatement?

The fee for our 501(c)(3) Reinstatement Service is $1,000, with a 50% deposit ($500) required to begin work.


If you're ready to move forward, you may submit your deposit now and we'll get started. Not ready to pay today? No problem. Simply submit your assessment, and a member of our team will contact you after reviewing your responses.

Choose Your Next Step
Yes, I'm ready to get started — Pay $500 Deposit
Not yet — Contact me after reviewing my assessment
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Pillars of Grant Readiness

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Mission & Strategy

A compelling mission is the foundation of every successful nonprofit. Funders want to see organizations with a clear purpose, defined priorities, and a strategic vision for the future. We help ensure your mission, goals, and long-term strategy are aligned to maximize impact and funding opportunities.

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Governance

Strong leadership inspires confidence. An engaged Board of Directors, effective governance practices, and clearly defined organizational policies demonstrate accountability and sustainability. We help nonprofits build leadership structures that support growth, ensure compliance, and strengthen organizational credibility with funders.

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Financial Health

Grantmakers invest in organizations that manage resources responsibly. Sound financial systems, realistic budgets, transparent reporting, and strong internal controls demonstrate your ability to steward funding effectively. We help organizations build the financial infrastructure needed to earn and maintain funder trust.

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Programs & Outcomes

Funders don't just invest in ideas, they invest in results. Successful organizations design programs with clearly defined goals, measurable outcomes, and meaningful community impact. We help nonprofits develop evidence-based programs and evaluation strategies that demonstrate success and strengthen future funding opportunities.

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Compliance

Before funding can happen, organizations must be properly established and compliant. From maintaining your 501(c)(3) status and required registrations to keeping governing documents current, organizational readiness is essential. We help ensure your nonprofit is prepared to pursue funding with confidence.

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Funding Capacity

Winning a grant is only the beginning. Organizations must have the staff, systems, partnerships, and operational capacity to successfully manage awards and sustain programs over time. We help nonprofits build diversified funding strategies that support long-term growth and lasting community impact.

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