Guidelines for Using the Tax ID

Chapters are permitted and encouraged to use Global Brigades’ Tax ID when soliciting donations from local businesses, community organizations, or locally operated franchises of national brands (e.g., a local Costco, Chipotle, or credit union).

To ensure alignment and avoid duplicate requests, the following guidelines apply:

Allowed

• Soliciting local businesses, restaurants, shops, community foundations, and local branches/franchises of national companies.

• Applying for small, location-based sponsorships or community-giving programs (e.g., local store donation requests, community grant applications, fundraising nights, etc.).

• Providing the GB Tax ID for donations made directly to Global Brigades in support of the chapter’s fundraising efforts.

 Requires Notification

• When a chapter plans to apply to a national-level corporate program, grant, or foundation (one that serves multiple regions/states OR requests organizational documents such as Form 990s, board lists, audited financials, or national impact data).

• When the request exceeds $5,000 OR could overlap with a relationship already being managed by the GB Partnerships team.

Chapters must email steve@globalbrigades.org before applying so GB can confirm there is no conflict and provide any required supporting documents.

Not Allowed

• Applying to a corporation, foundation, or national grant program on behalf of Global Brigades without prior approval.

• Representing the chapter as its own nonprofit or using the Tax ID for any purpose other than fundraising for Global Brigades programs.

• Signing grant agreements, sponsorship contracts, or MOUs in the name of Global Brigades without GB staff review.