Do nonprofits file tax returns? Most nonprofit tax-exempt organizations are required to file annual tax returns with the IRS. Even though most tax-exempt nonprofit organizations do not pay federal ...
Nonprofit Q&A: What needs to be included in our Nonprofit Board Minutes?
Does your nonprofit keep excellent minutes of board meeting? While nonprofits must balance multiple priorities, keeping accurate board meeting minutes should be at the top of that list. What are ...
How to make your donation count on #GivingTuesday and beyond
#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving and the shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, #GivingTuesday kicks off the charitable ...
Year-End Legal Checklist: Annual Meeting, Donor Acknowledgements, 990s, Grant Reports, State Reports
We're making a list...checking it twice! A legal checklist, of course. There are several items your nonprofit needs to complete by year end. Here are some items for nonprofits to check-off the ...
Ready to start a nonprofit? What do I need to consider before starting a new nonprofit organization?
Starting a new nonprofit organization can be fulfilling experience as you work to address pressing issues affecting your community. We know that there are many questions in the formation stages of a ...
How to Set Up a Non Profit with 501(c)(3) Status
Setting up a new nonprofit organization with tax-exempt status can be an overwhelming process - with state formation filings, state tax applications, IRS filings, and more. Lengthy paper work. ...
Nonprofit Law Basics: Who Owns a Nonprofit?
Who owns a nonprofit? No one. A major misconception about nonprofit organizations concerns ownership of a nonprofit. No one person or group of people can own a nonprofit organization. Ownership ...
Nonprofits and Political Campaign Activities – What Is Allowed?
Nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status should be aware of how they and their employees can participate in national, statewide, and local elections. These 501(c)(3) public ...
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. Tax-exempt nonprofits have certain requirements to follow -- including providing donors ...
Year-end giving – How to make your donation count
Year-End Giving - How to make your donation count The end of the calendar year is a popular month for donors to make charitable contributions. But before sending a donation to a nonprofit ...
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