MetroPaint reduced pricing for nonprofits and governments
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Find out how your nonprofit or government agency can buy MetroPaint at a reduced price.
Metro offers MetroPaint at reduced prices to qualified nonprofit organizations and government agencies with the intent that the paint be used exclusively on property owned or managed by these organizations or agencies. Nonprofit organizations must prove eligibility by providing official proof of tax-exempt status at the time of the first purchase. Nonprofit organizations and governments must provide an authorization letter at every purchase, including the first purchase.
Some restrictions on pricing, colors and availability may apply. For more information, call Metro Recycling Information at 503-234-3000.
Eligibility
Nonprofit or government only.
Metro will accept only the following documentation from a nonprofit organization as proof of tax-exempt status for eligibility to purchase MetroPaint at reduced pricing:
- Federal Internal Revenue Service determination letter stating the organization is tax-exempt under IRS code (usually code 501). Contact: Treasury Department, 877-829-5500
- Oregon State Corporation Division certificate of incorporation as a nonprofit organization under the Nonprofit Corporation Act. Contact: Secretary of State Department, 503-986-2200
Authorization letter for nonprofit or government
Metro will sell MetroPaint at the reduced price only to nonprofit organizations and government agencies providing an authorization letter at the time of sale. The letter must:
- be printed on the purchasing organization’s or agency’s letterhead
- state the individual’s name purchasing the paint
- state the date of intended purchase
- state the colors and quantities of each color to be purchased
- state the intended use of the paint: location and description of painting project
- include Metro charge account number if intending to purchase on an account
- be signed by a responsible/authorized person within the organization or agency.
Unacceptable documentation
Metro will not accept the following items as proof of tax-exempt status:
- employer identification number (EIN)
- tax returns
- applications for tax-exempt status