That's the question everyone in our universe is asking this morning. With the IRS Exempt Organizations division in the crosshairs, what will all this mean to nonprofits going forward? It's hard to guess until we see how explosive this gets.…
So, it turns out that the IRS Exempt Organizations division has been targeting for intense scrutiny conservative and right-leaning nonprofits which were applying for tax exempt status. This was admitted in an preemptive apology by Exempt Organizations director, Ms. Lois…
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…
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.…
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
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"…
Foundation Group client, Life Sports Fitness, had a very eventful day recently when the First Lady, Michelle Obama, dropped by for a visit. Not only was this an exciting honor for them, it has also brought them some invaluable publicity. …
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…
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…
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…