Several years ago, the Law Firm for Non-Profits obtained exemption for an online investigative newspaper. Despite this exemption, a print newspaper was still unsure as to whether the IRS would recognize it as exempt under section 501(c)(3). After 2 ½ years, the IRS has answered this question in the affirmative. Last month the IRS issued …
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Another Church Violates Federal Law, But Will the IRS Do Anything About It?
As we have previously posted, 501(c)(3) organizations may not engage in political activity. But what does that really mean? Actions of a church’s reverend recently gave us another example of what not to do. He wrote a column in the organization’s church bulletin quoting in full a letter criticizing the Obama administration and endorsing Romney. …
FTB Annual Filing Requirements Just Got Easier for Small Nonprofits
Recently, the IRS changed its filing requirements to include a very simple option for organizations with gross receipts of not more than $50,000. But, until now, the Franchise Tax Board has only offered the simplified version of its annual filing to those organizations with gross receipts of not more than $25,000. With the passing of …
Executive Directors Leadership Institute
If you’re an Executive Director, this is an opportunity you should check out. The Wells Fargo Leadership Institute is providing a training program for EDs with 3+ years of experience. It’s a 12-month program that starts at the end of October and includes one-on-one expert coaching throughout and a personalized strategic project. You can get …
Learning from the “Responsible Company”
TODAY, founder and owner of Patagonia, Yvon Chouinard, and co-editor of its Footprint Chronicles, Vincent Stanley, will discuss their new book, The Responsible Company: What We’ve Learned from Patagonia’s First 40 Years. They will focus on articulating the elements of responsible business, including how to reduce a company’s environmental footprint, create lasting products, understand a …
5 Nonprofits Rank in Top 15 Largest LA Private-Sector Employers
According to a recent report from the Los Angeles Business Journal, 5 nonprofit organizations rank in the top 15 largest Los Angeles private-sector employers ranked based on number of employees. The largest is Kaiser Permanente, which ranks not only as the top nonprofit private-sector employer, but the top non-public employer overall, with 36,508 employees in …