Nonprofit Law Blog
The Nonprofit Law Blog offers articles and resources from the NEO Law Group, California attorneys specializing in nonprofit law. (mythdetector.ge)
Nonprofit Law Center
The Nonprofit Law Center, is hosted and written by Bruce R. Hopkins. This site provides information on the law as it applies to nonprofit organizations, including developments pertaining to tax-exempt status, charitable giving, and fundraising regulation. (xanax)
IRS Tax Information for Charities & Other Non-Profits
Stay up-to-date with the IRS. Bookmark their recently updated webite www.irs.gov/charities or select “Charities & Non-Profits” in the “Information For” drop-down menu in the top right corner of the home page.
Community Organization Representation Project (CORP)
Pro bono legal services are offered to nonprofits serving low-income communities in Northern California by the Community Organization Representation Project (CORP) at the Volunteer Legal Services Program of the Bar Association of San Francisco. Visit their website or contact Doan Nguyen at 415.782.9000, ext. 8758 or email so they can evaluate how they may help you address […]
Document Retention Policies
The National Council of Nonprofits offers this excellent resource on Document Retention Policies.
The Proper Way to Thank Donors
IRS Publication 1771 says that for any gift over $250, the giver must have written documentation of the gift. That written documentation, according to the Tax Court, must comply with the requirements outlined in Pub 1771: It must include the name of the organization and the amount of the donation. If the gift is non-cash, it […]
IRS Explains How to Reinstate Automatically Revoked Exempt Status
Charity Channel | Don Kramer | May 16, 2014 “The IRS has issued a new Revenue Procedure (2014-11) outlining four ways for tax-exempt organizations that have lost their exempt status for failing to file required tax returns for three consecutive years to regain their exempt status, with possible retroactive reinstatement. The procedures differ based on […]
UBIT: Advertisements vs. Qualified Sponsorship Payments
Unrelated Business Income Tax or UBIT can be a confusing topic. Here’s an article from the Nonprofit Law Blog that helps clarify the distinction between advertisements that trigger UBIT and qualified sponsorship payments that don’t. Click here to read the article.
Fundraising Compliance Guide
States oversee solicitation of their citizens. Before your nonprofit seeks donations, it must register in each state where it will be fundraising. Failing to do so can results in fines and other penalties. 44 states and the District of Columbia have charitable solicitation laws. Remember that solicitation occurs when you ask for a contribution (by […]
California nonprofit status verification letter
Do you need to verify that you are a California tax-exempt organization? Using either your organization’s name or it’s state ID number, you can now generate an automatic letter from the California Franchise Tax Board. The “Entity Status Letter” states that you are exempt from state taxes and in good standing with the Franchise Tax […]
