Two weeks ago, we forecast that Colorado would join 15 other states in allowing for the creation of benefit corporations….
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IRS Bombshell: Political Screening of Conservative Organizations Underscores Larger Problems in Determination Process
The IRS dropped a bombshell last week when it admitted that it made mistakes in the way it gave heightened…
READ MORE Colorado Public Benefit Corporations (Part I): Looks Like A Go, But Name Change Part of the Deal
It looks like Colorado will soon join 15 other states in allowing for the creation of a new type of…
READ MORE NFL Is No Charity: Different 501(c) Exempt Organizations Play by Different Rules
For most people, the terms “nonprofit” or “exempt organization” evoke images of the 501(c)(3) public charity. However, there are actually…
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Helping Nonprofits Survive the IRS Backlog
Karen Leaffer Schauble’s article on the IRS backlog of applications for 501(c)(3) status—and the resulting implications for new organizations in…
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Social Enterprise and PRIs: Private Foundation Funding Issues and Opportunities
In the Spring of 2013, Becky Seidel presented “Social Enterprise and PRIs: Private Foundation Funding Issues and Opportunities” to Colorado…
READ MORE When Disaster Hits, Is a New Organization Necessary?
After tragedies like the Boston Marathon bombings or Hurricane Sandy, there is an inspiring and admirable outpouring of support to…
READ MORE With Tax Deadline Ahead, Don’t Forget About 990-N
Tax day may have come and gone for individual taxpayers who didn’t opt for an extension, but for some exempt…
READ MORE Fiscal Sponsorship: Providing an Umbrella for New Charities Awaiting 501(c)(3) Status
Are you planning on filing an application for 501(c)(3) status (Form 1023) with the IRS in the near future? Or…
READ MORE Now What? Waiting for Determination Letter Can Complicate Fundraising
Our previous post discussed some basics about forming and operating a nonprofit organization, and focused in part on the application…
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