The First Head Has Rolled!
Breaking News! – 6:45 pm (EDT), May 15, 2010 The first head has been chopped off in the unfolding IRS scandal. President Obama just announced the resignation of IRS Acting Commissioner Stephen Miller. Who’s next?
Foundation Group Posts Record First Quarter
Foundation Group celebrated it’s 17th birthday last September. As the founder, I can tell you it is hard to believe that much time has passed already. As the cliche says, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” “Fun” may seem like…
Obama To Seek Cap on Charity Deductions – Again
Here we go again. Just when charities thought they dodged a bullet during the fiscal cliff negotiations in late 2012, it looks like the administration still harbors the desire to limit the deductibility of charitable donations by higher income donors.…
Merry Christmas From Our Family To Yours
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.- Isaiah 9:6
Fiscal Cliff Negotiations Could Impact Nonprofits
As we find ourselves nearing Christmas 2012, the media isn’t talking all that much about mistletoe, eggnog or even the end of the Mayan calendar. Instead, the lead story at the top of every hour is the so-called “fiscal cliff”…
IRS Mishandling Some 501(c)(3) Applications
Cincinnati, we’ve got a problem! Lately the Internal Revenue Service Exempt Organizations Division has begun to monkey around with the way it treats organizations applying for tax exempt status, particularly those nonprofits that have been around and operating for a…
“Conner’s Song” Gets Help From Extreme Home Makeover Designers
https://vimeo.com/46604388 We want to give a shout out to our client, Conner’s Song. They are working hard in the country of Ghana to make a difference in the lives of kids who are being trafficked into slave labor. Now, they…
States Inflicting Form 990 Pain on Small Nonprofits
If you had told me three years ago that state-level compliance for nonprofits would someday become more of an issue than dealing with Uncle Sam, I would have been quite skeptical. If you had told me that it would happen…
Nonprofits: Is Your Tax Preparer Registered With The IRS?
It is an unfortunate reality: many self-described tax professionals are not professionals at all. They are more than willing to take a customer’s money for “professional” work that often results in a nightmare situation for the taxpayer. This includes those…
Foundation Group To Present Fundraising Workshop
I’ve got some great news to share. We just finalized the details on an intensive day-long, hands-on workshop that will give you the tools and know-how necessary to make 2012 the best fundraising year your nonprofit has ever had. Sounds…