The criteria includes:

a)     It is a registered charity or an exempt charity in Singapore;

b)     Its governing instruments are approved by the Sector Administrator;

c)     Its activities exclusively benefit the community in Singapore as a whole and are not confined to sectional interests or group of persons based on race,  belief or religion. 

d)     Its activities meet the IPC's objectives under its governing instruments and the objectives of its Sector Administrator;

e)     The governing board fulfils the independence requirement in Regulation 3(4) of the Charities (Institutions of A Public Character) Regulations;

f)      At least half of the governing board members are Singapore Citizens;

g)     Its governing board members are accountable for the management of donations received; and

h)     Its auditor is approved by the Sector Administrator.