Local service organizations must be non-profit in nature, have a mission to provide charitable service and benefits to local communities, have been active in the local community for at least five years and be members in good standing of an established state or national parent organization. This category typically includes groups like Kiwanis, Elks, Rotaries, Lions etc. Verification of the organizations status and mission may be requested.
Organizations that primarily provide classes or services for a fee of any type do not qualify as a local service organization and must be verifiable 501 (c) 3, supplemental education service providers as described above or a government agency in order to distribute materials.