Forum Discussion

Leslie_Robbins's avatar
Sep 23, 2025

ANNOUNCEMENT: Introducing Goodstack, new nonprofit validation partner

Microsoft has partnered with Goodstack, a third-party validation supplier, to verify the eligibility of nonprofit organizations, public libraries, and public museums. ​​
  • Eligibility criteria. The eligibility validation process is based on criteria provided by Microsoft and uses publicly available and locally relevant information, along with the details you submit during registration. Review eligibility criteria.
  • Eligibility validation process. Goodstack will compare this information against Microsoft’s nonprofit eligibility requirements. As needed, Goodstack may reach out directly to agents or organizational contacts to request additional documentation to complete the validation process.
  • Questions? The Microsoft Elevate support team is available to answer any questions about Goodstack and the eligibility validation process. Submit an inquiry.

1 Reply

  • objectwork's avatar
    objectwork
    Occasional Reader

    I and many others have found Goodstack's approval process to be woefully inadequate and indiscriminate; Before caring humans at Tech Soup would take your approval process seriously and help to find out if you qualified for the program. Goodstack only cares about being a payment processor and the square of charitable giving. In this case the "good stack" is just stacks of money.