2020 – A Year In Review
COVID-19. In our hometown of Nashville, a devastating tornado. Injustice. Protests. Riots. A Presidential election. More COVID-19. Is it over yet?
COVID-19. In our hometown of Nashville, a devastating tornado. Injustice. Protests. Riots. A Presidential election. More COVID-19. Is it over yet?
The CARES Act legislation that was approved in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic (spring of 2020) helped many nonprofits with its Paycheck Protection Program. Thousands of charitable organizations nationwide were able to secure forgiveable loans from the Small…
No matter how much most of us want it to be, the year continues, and it isn't gone yet. Part of 2020 remains there on the plate waiting to be eaten. However, that's not necessarily all bad. It means that…
Maintaining timely and accurate financial records is one of the most important responsibilities facing every nonprofit organization. But doing it right is time-consuming, and the rules are complicated.
The CARES Act that Congress passed in response to the COVID-19 crisis is best known for its Payroll Protection Program SBA loans and other measures of cash relief. Getting less attention are the provisions that increase the tax-deductibility of donations…
On Friday, March 27, 2020, Congress approved the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This is the third phase of a sweeping relief package Congress has passed in its efforts to mitigate the economic impact of COVID-19.
Today is St. Patrick's Day, 2020. Sadly, there won't be much revelry this year. No parades, no leprechauns, and no green beer. This morning as I write this post, I am at my desk with just 3 others of my…
Nonprofits seeking federal tax-exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code have for decades applied by filing Form 1023 with the IRS. In 2011, the National Taxpayer Advocate recommended that the IRS develop a simplified method, particularly for small nonprofits. The…
As a company, the Foundation Group team works with over 1,000 new, startup nonprofits each year. One of the biggest and most frequent challenges we face when working with clients is conflict-of-interest concerns. New 501(c)(3) organizations are particularly vulnerable to…
Once you know the purpose of your nonprofit organization and have an understanding of your desired ownership and controls mechanism, it is time for you to choose the type of 501(c)(3) that best represents your organization’s planned operational structure. There…