Eligibility for membership:
- Any person who lives, works, or attends school in the State of Washington
- Any person who lives or works in the following six Oregon counties: Clackamas, Columbia, Hood River, Multnomah, Washington or Yamhill
- Any immediate family member of an existing iQ member. This includes:
- Spouse, parents, grandparents, children, grandchildren, brothers, sisters, aunts, and uncles; also including “half” and “step” siblings, parents, and grandparents; and
- Domestic partner of a member
- Members of the Pacific Foundation for Blind Children (PFBC) who live or work within the state of Oregon
- Certified or Classified school employee within southwest Washington
- Businesses (Sole Prop, LLC, Partnership, Corp) that are legal entities within the State of Washington
- Businesses (Sole Prop, LLC, Partnership, Corp) located within the following six Oregon counties: Clackamas, Columbia, Hood River, Multnomah, Washington or Yamhill
Minimum deposit to open an account:
- General Membership (21 and older)- $5.00
- Minor Accounts (20 and younger)- $5.00
- Non-Profit Organizational Accounts- $5.00
- Business Accounts- $5.00
Other Requirements:
Valid Social Security number, Tax ID number or Employee Identification number:
For non-citizens that do not have a TIN, a signed W-8BEN form must be obtained and acceptable identification such as a US-issued Alien ID card or foreign passport showing evidence of nationality/residence.
Residential Address:
Applicants must provide their physical address on the account application
A PO box may be provided as a mailing address, as long as a physical address is also provided.
If ID displays a previous address; a utility bill, rental agreement or mortgage paperwork showing their name may be used to verify new address.
Identification:
U.S. Adult Persons (18 years of age & older):
- State-issued Driver’s License
- State-issued ID Card
- State-issued Department of Corrections Card (with photo & signature)
- S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card
- S. Military ID Card (do NOT photocopy or scan)
- Tribal ID Card (may not have a photo)
U.S. Children & Students (Ages 17 & under):
- Primary ID for minor children is their parent or guardian
- For High School students (age 17 & under)
- State-issued Driver’s Intermediate License
- State-issued Driver’s Instruction Permit
- State-issued ID Card
- Student ID Card– must be current school year (may or may not have a photo)
Non-U.S. Persons (All ages):
- Permanent Resident Card
- Foreign Passport
- Foreign Government ID with photo
- Cédula Card
- Mexican Matricula Consular ID
Required Documents for Business Accounts:
Corporation:
- Corporate Bylaws
- Articles of Incorporation
- Proof of registration with the Secretary of State
- Business License
- Federal Tax ID Number (TIN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Valid ID for all signers
Limited Liability Company (LLC):
- Limited Liability Operating Agreement or Company Agreement
- Proof of registration with the Secretary of State
- Business License
- Federal Tax ID Number (TIN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Valid ID for all signers
Partnership:
- Partnership Agreement
- Proof of registration with the Secretary of State
- Business License
- Federal Tax ID Number (TIN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Valid ID for all signers
Sole Proprietorship:
- Business License
- Federal Tax ID Number (TIN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN) or Social Security Number
- Valid ID for all signers
Association, Club, & Organization Accounts:
- Meeting minutes outlining the title of the Authorized Signers
- Valid ID for all signers
- EIN is required