Do you have example paperwork for applying for Google for Nonprofits? 2025 - 2026

Yay! 🎉 If you're reading this article, that means you're on your way to applying for Google for Nonprofits! How exciting!

Google uses a company called Goodstack to verify the documentation you provide during the application process. 🔍✨

📄 Acceptable Documentation

If you're a verified 501(c)(3):

You can use your IRS documents that include your church name, address, EIN, and 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

If you're registered with your state as a nonprofit:

You can use state documents that include your church name, address, and EIN.

If you're under a denomination that shares one EIN:

You will need:

Your denomination’s IRS document showing their 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status
An official state or IRS document with your church’s name and address
A letter on your denomination’s letterhead stating that your church name and address are covered under their 501(c)(3) status 📝

If you are outside the U.S.:

You can check this link 🌍—use the dropdown to select your country and view the documentation Google/Goodstack accepts to verify nonprofit status.

👀 Need Examples?

Don’t worry! We have example documents for you to review. 👍

Goodstack’s job is to ensure that Google for Nonprofits is awarded only to legitimate nonprofits. ✔️ Please make sure you’re using official documents—this helps prevent delays or denials from Google.

If you're unsure whether your documents are acceptable, we’ve got you! Email success@churchfuel.com with your documents attached, and we’ll take a look. 💌

Happy Applying! 🎈✨