The decision to form and operate a new nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization is an exciting one, but the process to do…
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501(c)(4) Organizations Under Scrutiny for Political Activity
Social welfare organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(4) currently are being put under the magnifying glass on several fronts. We’ve previously…
READ MORE NGOsource Aims to Ease the Foreign Grantmaking Process
We discussed in an earlier post how the IRS recently proposed new regulations that will make it easier for private…
READ MORE Nonprofit Media: Helping Fill the Void in Local News
This past Monday, the Council on Foundations released a report by its Nonprofit Media Working Group that advocates a new…
READ MORE IRS Substantiation Rules Apply to Private Foundations, Too!
Many readers likely have some familiarity with the IRS rules for substantiation of charitable contributions, which set out requirements for…
READ MORE Charitable Sector Advocates for Keeping Deduction, Adding New Incentives
Last week, the House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on the charitable deduction. About 40 individuals, including the…
READ MORE Charitable Deduction the Focus of House Committee Hearing
The House Ways and Means Committee will be conducting a hearing tomorrow to examine the itemized deduction for charitable contributions…
READ MORE Private Foundations and Advocacy: Understanding the Rules
Unlike public charities, discussed in a recent post, private foundations are prohibited from lobbying in any capacity (absent a specific…
READ MORE New Benefit Corporation Proposal Takes Different Direction
A revised benefit corporation proposal, HB 13-1138 has been introduced in the Colorado House. The measure is much slimmed down…
READ MORE Lobbying & Advocacy by Charities: Working Within Your Limits!
The Colorado General Assembly’s Regular Session got under way last week. Area nonprofits will be watching for developments that could …
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