In our last post, we began our exploration of supporting organizations by answering the question, "What Is a 509(a)(3) Supporting Organization?". Now, we want to take a look at one way to take advantage of this unique structure. A Common…
Over the course of our 20+ years of business, we have found the public support test to be among the least understood topics by nonprofits, especially smaller organizations. But, it is absolutely critical to understand how it works, lest your…
When it comes to the intersection of estate planning, charity, and philanthropy, there are many things that must be considered. It may be estate tax concerns, leaving an inheritance to your family, or creating a lasting legacy of giving that…
When it comes to establishing an appropriate philanthropic vehicle, the two most often chosen are Private Foundations (PF) and Donor Advised Funds (DAF). Both have their distinct advantages, as well as some drawbacks. DAFs have become increasingly popular over the…
Private foundations are a unique class of 501(c)(3) organization...so unique, in fact, that they have their own exclusive version of IRS Form 990, called Form 990-PF. In this post, our 5th in this series, we’re going to examine just what…
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…
When starting a 501(c)(3) organization, there are generally two choices of how the organization will be classified. It can be a public charity or a private foundation. Though greatly outnumbered by public charities, private foundations bring a lot to the…
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