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Steps to Apply

CATS partners with non-profit agencies that work directly with under-served, low-income individuals. If you are interested in becoming a partnering agency of CATS, you will need to take the following steps:

   A.  Contact CATS to discuss your program and determine if a partnership with               CATS is right for your organization.

   B.  Complete and return the Agency Application and Agency Agreement with                    the following accompanying materials:

  • A brief letter (on your agency’s letterhead) from the Executive Director or another appropriate supervisor supporting your agency's application and acknowledging the payment of the annual processing fee.
  • A copy of your agency's (summarized) budget
  • A copy of your agency’s IRS notification letter.

    C.   CATS Program Staff will review the application and your agency will be                         contacted if there are questions. 

Please fill out the forms completely and return the application and required attachments to CATS.  The packet must be complete for the process to continue. 

Annual Fee

All partnering agencies are assessed and Annual Fee.  This fee covers all tickets and services received from CATS for the year.  The Annual Fee is calculated on a sliding scale based on your agency's budget.  The fee scale ranges from a minimum of $250 to a maximum if $375.


Eligibility

CATS welcomes completed applications from agencies working specifically with under-served populations and meet the following criteria:


1) You must be a Federal Nonprofit, 501 (c)(3) agency - Only agencies which are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and are classified as "not a private foundation" under Section 509(a). CATS also works with government and public agencies, as well as to independent projects that have a qualified tax-exempt fiscal sponsor are eligible.  Other 501(c) organizations, such as 501(c)(5), do not qualify.

2) You must be a Direct-Service Provider - Only with agencies which provide services directly to under-served populations are eligible for the CATS Program. 

3) Your agency may not have the intention to distribute, sell or raffle event ticket to other agencies/entities. 

4) Your agency must provide CATS Event Opportunities (tickets) to clients at no charge.

Unfortunately, the following entities are not eligible to partner with CATS:

  • Individuals
  • Nonprofit organizations without a current 501(c)(3) exempt status (see exceptions above)
  • Hospitals
  • Fund-raising event committees such as luncheons, dinners, walks, runs, or sports tournaments
  • K–12 schools (school-based 501 (c)(3) programs operating during non-school hours may be eligible)
  • Religious organizations without a secular community designation1

1 A secular designation is defined as an organization separate from the church or religious organization that provides services to people regardless of their religious beliefs and does not propagate a belief in a specific faith. Example: A hospice that is a separate 501(c)(3) organization from a church and provides care and support to anyone who qualifies for services, regardless of religious belief.

 

 

 

 
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"Thank you so much for the tickets for Vagina Monologues. I have never been to anything like that before and never even heard about it. I can't believe that it was in a church, I loved it. I took my sister who is also a rape survivor and we both agreed that seeing this was just as good as a full year of therapy."

-Resolve to Stop the Violence Project

 

"I just wanted to let you know that the residents who attended Six Degrees of Separation last Friday night said they enjoyed it very much. They said they felt like "real people" being able to attend this event. So thank you so much."

-ARA House, San Francisco

 

"Wanted to sent you a BIG THANK YOU on behalf of myself and First Step. The guys that I took to the game (one being his first game ever) were very excited to witness history being made by Bonds' homerun #756.  Could not have done it without you all."

-First Step Program for Veterans, Menlo Park

 

"Thanks so much for helping us to see Smokey Joe's Cafe last night in San Jose. What a terrific show!  The residents here at Leland House love going to see anything that American Musical Theatre puts on, and whenever they see another show coming up they get all excited. This was our fifth time attending a performance at AMTSJ, and we are always swept away and bowled over. The residents spill into the car afterward elated and chatter all the way home. I wish you could be there to see them.    

It has been a difficult month here at the house, with several residents passing away. As you can imagine, the overall tone of the place has been rather somber. Thank goodness for you guys and all that you do to help us get out and about. I don't know what we'd do without you!!!! "

-Leland House, San Francisco

 

 
 

Community Access Ticket Service, a nonprofit 501(c)(3), strengthens communities by including under-served individuals in arts and cultural events. 

CATS is able to enrich thousands of lives as a result of your generous donation of tickets, financial support,

and dedication of hundreds of staff working with local social-service agencies.
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