Budget Issues Move to Center Stage
While the Administration wants to make taxes the focus of its post-recess legislative agenda, those hopes may be dashed by the reality of immediate budget
Time for Nonprofits to Advocate for Themselves
From time to time, nonprofits and their advisors are invited to comment on proposed new regulations and rules proposed by government agencies. Currently, there is
Disaster Relief: An Intro For 501(c)(3)s And Others
In the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, we can applaud the overwhelming outpouring of generosity of spirit and money to help the many in
Charity Fraud: State AGs Crack Down
Attorneys general around the nation are – now more than ever – high profile and newsworthy as they take on matters ranging from defying presidential
501(c)(3)s Behaving Badly
There are hundreds of thousands of 501(c)(3)s in the United States. Most do great work and are operated cleanly and ethically. Others … not so
Common Accounting Errors of Small Nonprofits
There’s no one-size-fits-all for an accounting set-up for nonprofits. Needs and best practices may vary widely depending on the organization’s size, financial situation, and purposes
Benefit Corporations: Who Enforces the Rules?
Social entrepreneurs and policymakers have joined forces in recent years to enable new forms of corporate enterprise: hybrid for-profits that are more than just engines
Another Feeder Organization Denied Tax Exemption
In “All Profits to Charity?: Not a 501(c)(3),” we noted that from time to time, folks come into our office with the idea of doing something
Some Good News for Charities in a Time of Upheaval
For charities, there are daunting challenges these days; it’s good to be able to report some happy news as well. The first story is from
Charities in the Courtroom, Pt. 13: Creative Differences
Aspen Film, founded in 1979, is a “year-round film arts and education organization.” Appealing to “both the serious cinephile and casual movie lover,” the nonprofit
Nonprofit Boards: How Effective Are They?
How well a nonprofit board performs is a critical factor in the ultimate success of the organization. Do nonprofit directors believe they are doing well
Donor-Advised Funds: New Criticisms
The donor-advised fund (DAF), a charitable-giving format which has been around for many decades, has been surging in popularity for several years. But this massive