SMCF Nonprofit Network

Trusted Community Partner Application

Whether your organization is large or small, well-established or just taking flight, this brief application is the first step towards:

  • Being listed in our public nonprofit directory.
  • Leveraging shared resources and pro bono expertise.
  • Receiving an SMCF Digital Recognition Pin.
  • Becoming eligible for SMCF project grants, pass-through donations, and 1 San Miguel Annual Campaign distributions.

We invite applications on a rolling basis and renew status annually. If we do not yet have an established relationship, we will likely require a site visit and additional information.

Reviewing the full list of questions in advance can help you prepare your responses, gather required materials, and complete the form with confidence.

If you don't have everything you need to apply quite yet, no stress. Our team is committed to supporting your efforts to build capacity. Our goal is to include all the good work happening in San Miguel, not exclude it.

PRO TIPS

  • For most organizations, this application will be a straightforward, cut-and-paste job. If you don't have internet access, you're welcome to stop by the office to pick up a printed application and return it to us when you can.
  • Our online directory will reflect the information you provide. Please double-check for accuracy. We will only publish official contact information.
  • Most questions show a A Circle ?Tooltip. Click for helpful hints on how to respond.
  • You’re welcome to complete this form in English or Spanish. Our team reviews applications in English, so if you’re writing in Spanish, please switch the language selector in the upper-right corner to English before submitting to ensure we receive your responses correctly.
  • Need more help with your application? Our longtime bilingual Administrative Director, Araceli Cerritos, is happy to answer any questions.

Organization Overview

This information helps us accurately introduce your organization to the public through the SMCF Trusted Community Partner Directory. It allows donors, volunteers, and partners to quickly understand who you are, what you do, and how to learn more. Because this content will be public-facing, please review carefully and put your best foot forward.

Organizations holding U.S. 501(c)(3) and/or Mexican AC status serving the San Miguel de Allende region are welcome to join our Network. Please tell us your status.

Is your organization a Mexican Asociación Civil (A.C.)?
Is your organization an American nonprofit 501(c)(3)?
Have you ever received funding support from SMCF?
SMCF divides causes into six primary areas. What cause area best represents your work? Select one.
We organize our nonprofit network into six core cause areas to help donors, volunteers, and community members better understand the impact across San Miguel. We know many organizations wear many hats — please select the cause area that best reflects your primary focus. This won’t limit your work or future opportunities; it simply helps us tell your story clearly and connect you with the right support.
Your mission explains why you exist. In one or two sentences, describe the core purpose of your organization and who you serve.
Your vision describes the future you’re working toward. Share what lasting change you hope to see if your work is successful.
Your goals outline what you aim to accomplish. Briefly list your key priorities or outcomes for the next 1–3 years.
Does your organization accept volunteers?
We'd love to send volunteers your way and want to make sure it's a positive experience. Please be candid about your needs and capacity. Volunteers appreciate a quick response and clear direction about what they'll be doing.
With so many organizations to choose from, why should a volunteer pick you? People want to feel valued and believe they are really making a difference. What can they expect? Do they need any special skills?
How do you engage volunteers?
We'd love to send volunteers your way and want to make sure it's a positive experience. Please be candid about your needs and capacity. Volunteers appreciate a quick response and clear direction about what they'll be doing.

Contact Information

We want to ensure it’s easy for the public, potential volunteers, donors, and SMCF staff to reach the right person at your organization. Only official contact information will appear in the public directory.

Official Organization Contact

This information will appear in your directory listing.

Primary SMCF Contact

Who in your organization will be the point person for SMCF-related matters? This info will not be published in the directory.

Financial & Legal Compliance

This information ensures transparency across the Network. Having this information on file streamlines future grant applications and post-grant reporting, saving time for everyone.

Do you have a Board of Directors?

Please submit the following five documents (Required):

1. Balanza (current year) - Must be signed by your organization's accountant
2. Most recent Social Security liquidation
3. Most recent protocolized record (Acta Constitutiva)
4. Tax compliance opinions from SAT, IMSS (Federal), and SATEG (State)
5. Proof of current tax status (Constancia de Situación Fiscal)

Balanza (current year): Trial balance for fiscal year 2026, signed by your organization’s accountant, showing assets, liabilities, income, and expenses.
Click or drag pdf file to this area to upload.
Most Recent Social Security Liquidation: Latest IMSS payment summary confirming employee social security contributions are calculated and paid.
Click or drag pdf file to this area to upload.
Most Recent Protocolized Record (Acta Constitutiva): Notarized founding document that legally establishes your organization and outlines its purpose and governance.
Click or drag pdf file to this area to upload.
Tax Compliance Opinions (SAT, IMSS, SATEG): Official certificates confirming your organization is current and in good standing with federal tax (SAT), social security (IMSS), and state tax (SATEG) authorities.
Click or drag pdf file to this area to upload.
Constancia de Situación: Fiscal Current tax status certificate issued by SAT showing your RFC, legal name, fiscal regime, and registered address.
Click or drag pdf file to this area to upload.

Media & Storytelling

Sharing your story helps donors, volunteers, and the wider community understand the impact of your work. The information and media you provide here will be used to create your public profile in the SMCF directory and may be featured in our storytelling and outreach. We will always aim to present your work with care, accuracy, and respect.

Are you on social media?
We can help amplify your storytelling! Be sure to tag us in your posts..
Please upload your logo in JPEG or PNG format if possible (square and horizontal versions, light and dark backgrounds). A transparent PNG is also welcome. These will be used in our public nonprofit directory and promotional materials.
Click or drag high-resolution files to this area to upload.
Do you have an overview video or a compelling piece to share?
Share 2–5 photos showing your organization at work in the community (programs, people served, daily activities). Action and impact shots are preferred. Please avoid gala or formal event photos.
Click or drag files to this area to upload.

Application Submitted by:

By submitting this application on behalf of my organization, I confirm that all information provided is true, complete, and current to the best of my knowledge.

I acknowledge that inclusion as a Trusted Community Partner in the SMCF Nonprofit Network will be reviewed annually and that maintaining accurate, up-to-date information is essential.

By checking the consent box below, I authorize SMCF to: contact me for clarification or additional documentation if needed; edit submitted responses to fit within our directory constraints, appreciating that SMCF will endeavor to stay true to original content and intent as much as possible; and grant permission for SMCF to feature submitted responses, images, video, and my organization’s logo in print and digital marketing materials.

Almost done

Ready to submit? If everything looks good, please toggle to English if you've filled out the form in Spanish, pour yourself a drink, and then hit the pink 'SUBMIT NOW' button below.

Thank you for taking the time to share your mission with us. We know any application takes time and effort, and we don’t take it lightly. We’re honored to welcome you as a Trusted Community Partner, so that all our member organizations can continue to show up with more presence, power, and purpose.

— The San Miguel Community Foundation Team