Posts Tagged: IRS

Charitable Registration Compliance: How to Stay Legal When Fundraising in All 50 States 

One of the biggest advantages nonprofits have today is the ability to reach donors well beyond their local communities. A small organization can launch an online fundraising campaign, share it on social media, and begin receiving donations from supporters across the country within hours.  What many nonprofits don’t realize is that fundraising across state lines …

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What are the Risks and Responsibilities of Serving on a Nonprofit Board? Understanding Director Fiduciary Duties and D&O Liability Insurance

Nonprofit board members often wear a lot of hats and their roles can vary widely depending on the nature of the organization from fundraising to hands-on oversight of programs to strategic planning. Legal liability may not be top of mind but it is critical that nonprofit board members understand their fiduciary duties to protect themselves …

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Nonprofit Mergers

October 28, 2021 Posted by Casey Summar in Merger, Non-profits, Nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations may find themselves engaging in mergers or other business combinations in the same way as for-profit businesses. The reasons vary, including advancing strategic alliances, efficiency of operations, expanding services, and protecting assets. Whereas a merger traditionally is thought of a marriage of two or more entities, the merger may take many forms including …

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How to Dissolve a Nonprofit Organization

Mission accomplished. Our needs have changed. We are not sustainable. Our efforts are better served elsewhere. There can be many reasons behind the dissolution of a nonprofit organization, but one thing is a given: from logistics to community impact, closing operations takes time and care. While there are variances from state to state, we have …

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Nonprofits Not Exempt from Annual Filing Requirements: Here’s What You Need to Know

August 10, 2021 Posted by Casey Summar in Form 990, IRS, Taxes

As a nonprofit dedicated to effecting positive change, the majority of your efforts are focused on making a difference. Whether that’s inspiring volunteers, raising capital, sharing information, or boots-on-the-ground action, we understand that spending time on administrative activities is not why you joined the nonprofit world. However, to remain in good standing as a nonprofit …

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IRS Now Mandates Electronic Filing for All Nonprofits

July 27, 2021 Posted by Casey Summar in Form 990, IRS, Non-profits, Taxes

On July 15, 2021, the IRS released an Exempt Organization Mandate that requires all Forms 990-EZ be filed electronically. The mandate is effective for filings for tax years that end July 31, 2021 (i.e., for tax years beginning August 1, 2020). Not sure what this means for your organization? Read on. What is Form 990-EZ? …

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