The IRS has all sorts of rules about what your nonprofit can and can't do and still maintain 501(c)(3), tax-exempt status. In this article, we're focusing on the rules concerning the who. Specifically, who can and can't fulfill certain roles…
Nonprofit executive compensation tops the current list of IRS hot button issues. In recent years, the IRS has been ramping up its oversight and enforcement of nonprofit executive compensation. With all the rancor surrounding executive perks and bonuses on Wall…
Nonprofits that file for 501(c)(3) status with the IRS enjoy federal tax exemption when that status is approved. In most states, the IRS determination letter is all that is required to also enjoy state corporate tax exemption. Texas is one…
Foundation Group works with thousands of nonprofits each year, so we get the opportunity to deal with many complex issues. Few are as complicated and confusing as copyright and royalty questions. The goal of this post is to give you…
A group exemption affords the opportunity for a nonprofit organization to share the tax-exemption of another 501(c)(3) without having to apply to the IRS for their own status. There's a lot to it, so let's take a closer look.
Many nonprofits tend to focus primarily on their federal compliance filings, such as IRS Form 990, and for good reason. All tax-exempt nonprofits must file a version of Form 990 each year. But for organizations based in other states, particularly…
Founder's syndrome. It affects nonprofits and for-profits alike. And it can be crippling to any organization, regardless of the form it takes. Understanding what it is and how to avoid it, or fix it, is crucial to the future of…
Nonprofit organizations take all forms with their missions and how they get accomplished. One thing that never changes, though, is the passion that exudes from those taking the lead. I was able to catch up with Chris with Cycle for…
We have talked at length about the differences between the two primary categories of 501(c)(3) - public charities and private foundations. What we haven't addressed as much is the lesser understood category of private operating foundations. In this article, we going…
In part two of our reporting series, we want to address how to categorize some of the other types of revenue a nonprofit organization frequently encounters. Donations aren't the only type of funding with specific reporting requirements. Non-gift revenue sources…