Cullinane Law BlogHelp for Nonprofits, Foundations, Associations and Social EnterprisesMost Recent PostsHow to Start a Nonprofit What is a booster club? How can our organization start one?What is a booster club? A booster club is an organization that is formed to support an associated club, sports... [Read more] Nonprofit Board of Directors Nonprofit Law Basics: Who Owns a Nonprofit?Who owns a nonprofit? A major misconception about nonprofit organizations is that people can own them. No one person or... [Read more] Tax Filings for Nonprofits Nonprofit Law Basics: Do Nonprofits File Tax Returns? What is a 990?Most nonprofit organizations are required to file annual reporting returns with the IRS. Even though tax-exempt nonprofit organizations do not... [Read more] How to Start a Nonprofit What is the difference between nonprofit and tax-exempt?There is a big difference between "non profit" and "tax exempt." Nonprofit status refers to status under state law. Tax-exempt... [Read more] Nonprofit Fundraising and Charitable Giving 5 Items to include in donor acknowledgment letters. What to include for tax purposes.What is a donor acknowledgment letter? A donor acknowledgment letter is more than just a thank you letter. Nonprofit 501(c)(3)... [Read more] Nonprofit Board of Directors Nonprofit Law Basics: Can the Executive Director Serve on the Board of Directors?Can An Executive Director Serve On the Board of Directors? Conflicts of interest can arise when an executive director ("ED")... [Read more] How to Start a Nonprofit Nonprofit Law Basics: What is the Difference Between a Public Charity & a Private Foundation?The terms of nonprofit entities can be so confusing ... public charity ... private foundation ... private nonoperating foundations …... [Read more] Social Enterprises What is an L3C?The L3C is a hybrid of a “for profit” and nonprofit organization, and has characteristics of each.... [Read more] How to Start a Nonprofit Disaster Relief – How Employers Financially Can Help EmployeesCan employers directly help their own employees impacted by a natural disaster? Donations to charities make a difference, but many... [Read more] Nonprofit Law How Nonprofits Should Classify Part-Time Staff – Employee or Independent Contractor?What is the difference between an employee and an independent contractor? Why does it matter? Tax-exempt non profit organizations need... [Read more] Page1 Page2 Page3 Page4 Page5 Page6Browse by TopicNonprofit LawHow to Start a NonprofitNonprofit Fundraising and Charitable GivingTax Filings for NonprofitsSocial EnterprisesNonprofit Board of DirectorsNonprofit LawHow to Start a NonprofitNonprofit Fundraising and Charitable GivingTax Filings for NonprofitsSocial EnterprisesNonprofit Board of Directors Search Search Get Started Today