CFC Applications
Membership is open to organizations active in the field of mental health that are 501(c)(3) tax exempt and meet the tests of fiscal accountability, governance and programmatic impact required by the campaigns we enter.
Thank you for your interest in the 2011 Combined Federal Campaign. We are now accepting applications.
Early Bird Deadline for Returning Members: October 8, 2010
All returning members that submit their CFC application by the Early Bird deadline are eligible for a $100 bonus check.The following conditions must be met:
- You must be a returning 2010 CFC member
- Application must be postmarked no later than October 8, 2010 .
- Attachments A-D along with Partners state registration checklist must be included with application.
- Your organization must be published as a member of our federation in the 2011 CFC.
Bonus checks will be issued after the final list is published (summer of 2011).
Final CFC Deadline: November 12, 2010
HOW TO BEGIN:
Please download the following documents:
2011 CFC Application and Checklist 
The CFC application must be submitted in hard copy with an original signature. The checklist describes all the documents that must be submitted with the Application Form itself.
2011 Application Instructions
Instructions that guide you through each item of the application form.
2011 State and Local Campaign Registration Checklist
Our sister federation, Partners for a Better World, assists our members to enter state and municipal campaigns. The State and Local Campaign Registration Form will allow Partners to identify states where you may be able to apply at other times this winter and spring.
Attachment A HELP:
Please refer to the following attachments for help with your Attachment A. Always feel free to call us.
Returning Members: Unless advised otherwise, we strongly recommend you update the Attachment A used in the 2010 CFC application. If you are unable to locate a copy of this document, please contact our office.
Our Advice on Attachment A
Government Suggestions for Attachment A
ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
Pro Forma 990: Some groups may need to submit certain pages of IRS Form 990 as a part of their CFC application. The “Pro Forma 990” may be found here: Pro Forma 990
HOW TO SEND APPLICATION DOCUMENTS:
- The 4-page completed application (with original signature) must be submitted as hard copy. Faxed and emailed copies of this document are not accepted.
- Attachment A is preferred as an electronic document – either Word, Excel or a combination of the two. This will make it easier for our staff to help you if revisions are recommended.
- All other attachments to the application may be sent in whatever format is most convenient to you. We strongly encourage electronic submissions.
WHERE TO SEND DOCUMENTS:
Admissions Office
Mental Health, Addiction and Retardation Organizations of America
10 Chestnut Street
Salem, MA 01970
E-mail: admissions@mhfederation.org
Fax: 978-236-7272