Nonprofit and 501(c) Program
Discounts, tax exempt purchasing, and support for qualifying nonprofits using OcuTrap.
Nonprofit and 501(c) Program
OcuTrap partners with wildlife rescues, shelters, conservation groups, municipalities, and schools. Eligible 501(c) organizations can receive discounted pricing and tax exempt purchasing where allowed by state law.
Apply here: https://ocutrap.com/pages/contact
Benefits
Discounted hardware pricing. Special nonprofit rates on traps and accessories.
Onboarding and training. Setup help, volunteer training materials, and safety guides.
Priority support. Faster responses and a dedicated point of contact for larger deployments.
Flexible purchasing. Quotes on request. Purchase orders and invoicing for qualifying organizations.
Bulk benefits. Volume pricing and spare parts discounts for multi-trap fleets.
Need something not listed Tell us what would help your mission. We can tailor training, reporting, and deployment plans.
Eligibility
U.S. 501(c) organizations such as 501(c)(3) charities and 501(c)(4) social welfare groups.
Government agencies and accredited schools may qualify for nonprofit pricing.
Sales tax exemption depends on the shipping destination state. A state sales tax exemption certificate is usually required.
How to get the nonprofit discount
Submit the application. Use the contact form and title form “Nonprofit pricing and tax exemption.” Apply at https://ocutrap.com/pages/contact or email [email protected]
Share basic info. Organization legal name, EIN, billing and shipping addresses, website, and a primary contact.
Account review. We verify your details and flag your customer account for nonprofit pricing.
Sign in to order. Your nonprofit pricing appears on quotes or invoices when you shop or place POs.
Processing may take 1-2 weeks
Steps to receive the tax exempt rate
Collect state documentation. Provide a state sales tax exemption certificate for each state where you want tax exempt purchasing.
Send certificates for approval. Upload during the application or include links when you contact us.
Verification. We review and mark your account as tax exempt for the covered states.
Place orders while signed in. Sales tax will not be charged on qualifying orders shipped to approved states.
Keep certificates current. Renew before expiration to avoid tax on future orders.
Required documents checklist
Note The IRS 501(c) letter confirms nonprofit status for discounts. It is not enough for state sales tax exemption in most states.
Purchasing options
Quotes and POs. Available for qualifying organizations.
Invoicing terms. Net terms may be available after review.
Credit card or ACH. Supported for faster fulfillment.
FAQs
Is the IRS 501(c) letter enough for tax exempt purchases Not in most states. You will need the applicable state sales tax exemption certificate.
Do municipalities and schools qualify Yes. State tax exemption depends on your state and documentation.
Can we use a purchase order Yes, for qualifying organizations. Include PO details when you contact us.
Contact
Questions or ready to apply https://ocutrap.com/pages/contact
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