Tag Archives: Starting a nonprofit

Questions You Must Answer Before Starting a Nonprofit

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Greg McRay, EA

So…you want to start a nonprofit.  Fantastic!  That puts you in pretty good company.  In any given year, as many as 75,000 applications for 501(c)(3) tax exemption are filed with the IRS.  Less than half survive the process, but there … Continue reading →

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News For Nonprofits

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Greg McRay, EA

As long-time readers of our articles know, most of our posts focus on tips and best practices for effective nonprofit management.  This post is going to be a little different.  There is so much going on right now that affects … Continue reading →

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Nonprofit Board Members – Choose Wisely

Posted on September 24, 2009 by Greg McRay, EA

No decision you make regarding your nonprofit organization carries more importance than who is chosen to lead it.  The members of your board of directors make up the governing body of your nonprofit and are legally accountable for its actions.  … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday to Foundation Group!

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Greg McRay, EA

September 15, 2009 is Foundation Group’s 14th birthday.  As one of the founders of this company (the other being Mr. Blair Dudley), I’ve been here since day one.  Believe me…there are days when it seems like a lot longer than … Continue reading →

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Who Really Owns a Nonprofit?

Posted on July 22, 2009 by Charles Reasonover

The concept of who owns a nonprofit organization can be hard for some to grasp, especially given that the answer is, “No one…and everyone!”  We encounter this confusion with new clients on a fairly regular basis.  And, given people’s understanding of … Continue reading →

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Charitable Solicitations – Time to Get Compliant!

Posted on July 7, 2009 by Greg McRay, EA

Charitable Solicitations Registration. “Never heard of it,” you say.  Well, you are not alone.  As astounding as it may seem, estimates of noncompliance range from 85-95% of charities and nonprofits nationwide.  This level of noncompliance has persisted primarily because of … Continue reading →

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The Other Nonprofits – 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6) & 501(c)(7)

Posted on June 30, 2009 by Charles Reasonover

The Alpha dog of the nonprofit world is the 501(c)(3).  It has federal income tax exemption, contributions to it are tax deductible to the donor and it is potentially state sales & property tax exempt.  Not bad. The government provides … Continue reading →

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Public Charity vs. Private Foundation

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Greg McRay, EA

Tonight’s title match:  In the red corner, numbering 948,954, representing over half of all 501(c)(3) organizations, are public charities.  And in the blue corner, numbering 108,594, having increased 54% since 1998, are the 501(c)(3)s known as private foundations.  Both competitors … Continue reading →

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Five Considerations When Starting A Nonprofit in a Tough Economy

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Charles Reasonover

In this tough economy, nonprofit organizations are needed more now than ever.  More and more people are finding themselves in difficult circumstances and, according to all available evidence, it’s going to get worse before it gets better.  Despite all the … Continue reading →

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How to Start a Nonprofit

Posted on February 15, 2009 by Greg McRay, EA

Helping people start nonprofit organizations is one of the most important things we do at The Foundation Group.  In fact, we have helped over 10,000 organizations get started since 1995.  This is our first time to publish a “how to” … Continue reading →

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Starting a Nonprofit in a Bad Economy

Posted on January 25, 2009 by Greg McRay, EA

Sounds like scary stuff, doesn’t it?  The decision to start a nonprofit organization is difficult in the best of circumstances.  But in a downright frightening economic climate, does it make any sense at all?  Some experts are predicting that this … Continue reading →

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