Colorado Governor Hickenlooper last week signed into law HB 16-1129, which provides for enhanced enforcement measures for charitable fraud under…
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Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Admits Mistakes in Education Reform Endeavors
Last week, the CEO of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Sue Desmond-Hellman, released a letter detailing the Foundation’s progress…
READ MOREIRS Cuts 1023-EZ Filing Fee to $275
The IRS has just announced that the filing fee for the 1023-EZ, a short-form application for recognition of tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status,…
READ MORECalifornia Nonprofit “Warning Label” Proposal Draws Fierce Criticism
Criticism has been fast and fierce to a California legislative proposal that would require any nonprofit engaging in charitable solicitation…
READ MOREIRS Finalizes PRI Regulations that Shed Light on Permissible Activity
The IRS recently issued final regulations on program-related investments (or PRIs), which bring guidance on these type of investments into…
READ MOREProposed Tax Credit Could Boost Endowment Donations
Donors interested in supporting long-term charitable goals and mission here in Colorado could get a boost, in the form of…
READ MOREDifferent Solutions to “Food Desert” Dilemma in Low-Income Areas
A recent Nonprofit Quarterly article focused on solving the issue of food deserts—places without access to grocery stores offering fresh…
READ MOREMore Clarification from IRS on Type III Supporting Organizations
The IRS recently issued new proposed regulations regarding supporting organizations that provide additional clarity, particularly for Type IIIs. This has been…
READ MOREPresident’s Proposed Budget a Mixed Bag for Exempt Organizations
President Obama recently released his proposed budget for 2017, which contains several important tax changes for exempt organizations in key…
READ MOREProposed Regulations Focus on ‘Political Subdivision’ Definition
Private foundations that make grants are generally very familiar with the expenditure responsibility rules, which require a heightened level of…
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