Business & Philanthropy

There are multiple funding sources for nonprofits, including fees for goods and services, foundation grants, corporate contributions, and individual donations.

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In general, no organization may qualify for section 501(c)(3) status if a substantial part of its activities is attempting to influence legislation (commonly known as lobbying).  A 501(c)(3) organization may engage in some lobbying, but too much lobbying activity risks loss of tax-exempt status.

If an organization is planning to conduct any type of activity outside its incorporated state, certain measures need to be taken to maintain state-level

The primary activity of most non-operating private foundations is to distribute funds to other organizations for the conduct of various charitable activities. Private foundations can distribute funds to foreign organizations to conduct activities outside of the United States, but must follow special rules when dealing with foreign organizations to avoid the excise taxes under Section 4942 and Section 4945.

We’ll go over what donor intent is, why it’s important, how to honor it, and what happens when it’s not honored.

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Grants to individuals for travel, study, or other similar purposes (including loans made for charitable purposes, and program-related investments) ar

To be approved in advance, a foundation’s grant procedure must provide for proper follow-up by the foundation to determine whether grantees have performed the activities that the grants are intended to finance and have not diverted grant funds away from the original purposes of the grant.  A procedure meets this requirement if:

Grants made to nonprofit organizations are usually not subject to Form 1099 reporting because nonprofit payees typically fall within certain exceptions under the Form 1099 rules. Specifically, Form 1099 reporting is generally not required with respect to payments made to corporations or tax-exempt o

Are grants considered taxable income? That question is answered and more in this post as explore what types of grants are tax-free along with other commonly asked questions.

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In-kind donations can help your organization cut costs and make better use of the funds you raise. Here is how to make the most from In-Kind donations.

Learn how to easily create your donation receipts and the best practices to follow in the year-end receipts to your donors.

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Know what it takes to create a stunning sponsorship packet and find free templates & examples in this complete guide for nonprofits.

A Nonprofit Executive Director has many responsibilities. Everything from Board Development to Fundraising and HR to Diversity.

Exploring the fun and frustrations of nonprofit work

A nonprofit organization formed under a state statute can apply for exemption from federal income taxes under one of the various provisions of Internal Revenue Code (IRC) section 501(c).

Learn about the importance of registering your organization with the state before soliciting any donations

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