The terms of nonprofit entities can be confusing ... public charity ... private foundation ... corporate foundations … private operating foundations … public charities that act as ...
Nonprofit Q&A: What is Group Exemption?
What is Group Exemption? Group exemptions are a way that similar organizations can share the same tax-exempt status. These organizations are sometimes called "umbrella organizations" because the ...
Intellectual Property for Nonprofits: Trademarks, Copyrights
Nonprofit leaders need to understand the basics of intellectual property laws. Is obtaining a trademark, copyright, or patent a good choice for your nonprofit organization? Things to Consider Being ...
You’ve Automatically Lost 501(c)(3) Tax-Exempt Status – Now What?
Since 2011, the IRS has automatically revoked the tax exempt status of hundreds of thousands of nonprofit nonprofit organizations because they failed to file IRS Form 990s for three consecutive years. ...
Nonprofit Q&A: What is a nonprofit conflict of interest? How can a policy help?
What is a nonprofit conflict of interest and how can a policy help? When a member of a board of directors assumes office, the law requires that the best interest of the nonprofit prevail over the ...
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 time for donors to make charitable contributions. But before sending a donation to a nonprofit ...
Year-End Giving – Can I Deduct the Value of My Volunteer Service?
Can I deduct the value of my volunteer service to a nonprofit? The IRS will not allow individuals to deduct the monetary value of their volunteer service to a nonprofit on their individual income tax ...
Did your Nonprofit Change its Name or Address? Better Inform the State & IRS
State Updates - Corporate changes Nonprofit corporate changes occur on a state level. So, if the organization changes its name, address, or registered agent, or adopts amendments to its ...
Nonprofit Q&A: What needs to be included in our Minutes? What are nonprofit minutes?
Does your nonprofit keep excellent board meeting minutes? What about membership meetings? Or meetings of committees? While nonprofits must balance multiple priorities, keeping accurate meeting minutes ...
Can our Nonprofit Change Its Mission Statement? Who to inform after a change?
Is your nonprofit ready to change or amend its mission statement? A mission statement sets out what your organization does and whom it serves. It is important that your nonprofit's activities tie ...