Q: Does the school district qualify as a 501(c)(3)?

A: Elk Grove Unified School District is a tax-exempt organization; though, it is not tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the IRS tax code. As a public school district, EGUSD legally is a political subdivision of the State of California, organized under the state's Education Code. The district is a government agency. Government agencies are tax free and not required to have a tax exempt status under section 501(c)(3).

If the funding agency says that they contribute to 501(c)(3) organizations and does not specifically mention schools or school districts in their criteria, you should contact the funding agency to confirm your site's eligibility to apply for funding.