T – Types of Support: Where does the charity get its money from?
Take a look at lines 1a through 1d, line 2, and line 3. These lines represent different ways charities can earn revenue. Some charities rely heavily on program service fees, such as tuition at a school (line 2), membership dues (line 3), or government support (line 1d) while others survive almost solely on individual contributions (line 1b). Those charities that need private support to provide programs will have the largest amount listed on line 1b: Direct Public Support. Those with larger amounts on other lines are less dependent on individual donations as they have income from other sources. Having multiple sources of revenue can be beneficial for a charity; if an organization experiences a low fundraising year it can draw from other revenue sources to sustain its programs. If a charity has no revenue listed on line 1b, however, it may not even be prepared to accept private contributions .
