Does your nonprofit have a unique idea for how it would use Google Glass, the Web-connected eyewear? If so, Google is looking for you. The company is trying to figure out new ways for nonprofits to use the new technology. For inspiration, Google is sharing The World Wildlife Fund‘s uses of Google Glass. The organization has …
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Big Changes Ahead for the Exemption Application Form 1023?
Recently, the IRS drafted a vastly simplified version of the exemption application, called Form 1023-EZ. In comparison to the 101 hours estimated by the IRS to complete the Form 1023, the IRS estimates that the Form 1023-EZ will take only approximately 14 hours. The 1023-EZ doesn’t require a narrative description of activities. It also doesn’t …
One Day in Los Angeles
Is your nonprofit interested in creating a new story for Los Angeles? One Day in Los Angeles, the creation of a unique 24-hour documentary of the city, will be held on April 26, 2014. The purpose of the documentary is to create a more realistic portrayal of Los Angeles, including its successes and struggles. Participants …
NY State Supreme Court Rejects Compensation Cap
Should there be a cap on nonprofit executive’s compensation? We told you before that the Governor of New York thinks so. But the Nassau County state Supreme Court disagrees. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s regulation, which he issued more than two years ago by executive order, limits executive salaries at state-supported nonprofits to $199,000 unless the charity …
House Committee Finds Lerner in Contempt
The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee voted today to hold Lois Lerner, former IRS exempt organizations division head, in contempt of Congress for refusing to answer the Committee’s questions regarding her involvement in the 501(c)(4) scandal. The news is certainly no surprise after the damning report the Committee released last month about Lerner. It …
Retroactive Deductions for Philippines Relief Donations
The Philippines Charitable Giving Assistance Act, enacted March 25, 2014, allows taxpayers who make cash contributions on or before April 14, 2014 for Philippines typhoon relief to claim charitable deductions for the contributions on their 2013 returns. Eligible contributions may be claimed on either a 2013 or 2014 return, but not both. “Cash” contributions include …