Nonprofit KYB: How to verify 501(c)(3) status and stay compliant
If you operate a fundraising platform, process donations, or work with nonprofit organizations, you’re expected to verify that those organizations are legitimate before doing business with them. This process is known as nonprofit Know Your Business (KYB) or non-profit verification, which requires confirming 501(c)(3) status and ensuring the nonprofit is in good standing. But the verification process for nonprofit KYB isn’t as straightforward as it sounds.