It’s that time of year again, when many people add charitable giving to their busy holiday to-do list. Year-end giving…
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Fundraising, Charitable Giving and Grantmaking
Providing a Lifeline to Colorado’s Flood-Ravaged Businesses: Saving Communities
Portions of our state have been devastated by flooding this fall, and for many the cleanup and recovery will take…
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Amateur Sports Organization’s Fundraising Structure Leads to Revocation of Status
The Tax Court recently upheld the IRS’ revocation of exempt status of a 501(c)(3) organization formed for the purpose of…
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Government Funding an Important Slice of Charitable Pie
The Wall Street Journal recently ran an opinion piece, How Big Government Co-Opted Charities, (note: subscription required) that explores the…
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Nonprofits and Supporters Need to Make the Case for the Charitable Deduction
The push for tax reform continues to gain momentum, and the charitable deduction is not off limits. Many expect a…
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Overhead Overhyped? Focus on Results is Key to Evaluating Charities
Three charity information organizations caused a stir recently with the launch of their campaign against the overhead myth—essentially urging donors…
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Local Nonprofits Concerned about Proposed Changes for Combined Federal Campaign
The United States Office of Personnel Management (“OPM”) has issued proposed changes to the rules on the Combined Federal Campaign,…
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Colorado Public Benefit Corporations Part III: An Uncertain Relationship with the Charitable Solicitations Act
Over the past several weeks, we’ve been focusing on the details of Colorado’s new public benefit corporation statute and the…
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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…
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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…
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