When it comes to staying compliant with state regulations governing fundraising, it’s pretty safe to say you want to do things the right way. And, if you are fundraising in multiple states, you will want to comply with the registration…
So, you’re planning on starting a new nonprofit sometime soon. Maybe you’ve heard something about incorporating, but you don’t fully understand what that means. Or, someone told you to form an LLC instead. There’s a lot of misinformation and misunderstanding…
The decision to dissolve a nonprofit organization is often a challenging and emotional process for all involved. There could be any number of reasons why the decision is made: financial difficulties, fulfillment of mission, lack of participation, or even a…
One of the questions we often hear from clients, especially regarding Form 990 preparation, is, “Why are you asking me so many questions?” This is sometimes followed by a comment like, “If I knew I had to answer this much…
Bring up the subject of a nonprofit’s bylaws and you are sure to get an interesting response. For many nonprofit’s, their bylaws are just some forgotten document, full of legalese, gathering dust in a file cabinet somewhere. No one on…
One of the assumptions that we run into a lot in the course of our work is the idea that, for tax purposes, churches and ministries are essentially the same category of nonprofit. Turns out, that’s not exactly how it…
There are 156 million unchurched people in the U.S., and nearly half of that population is open to being invited to church. If you’re interested in reaching these people by starting a church, you must plan the logistics of your…
Foundation Group is proud to announce the opening of Compass Charitable Partners, a new fiscal sponsorship 501(c)(3) solution for those needing this unique structure.
Whether you’re already a church leader, or you’re starting an initiative from scratch, you know that the calling to start a ministry can’t be ignored. However, you may not know how to start a ministry, especially since the process can…
While your church’s main focus is its ministry, orderly finances are necessary for any organization to operate effectively. The best way to set your church up for success is by wisely allocating your resources, communicating financial transparency, and meeting legal…