Nonprofit Questions & Answers
Nonprofit Questions & Answers
This website has been online since 1998 and since that time we have received and answered thousands of questions on many different topics concerning non profits.
Below is a list of questions we have gathered. We hope this will be helpful.
How much money can a nonprofit have or carry over from year to year?
Charitable Solicitation – State Requirements
Elimination of the Advance Ruling Process
Private Foundations Guide To Grant Making
Annual Electronic Filing Requirement for Small Exempt Organizations
IRS Form 990 For Tax Exempt Organizations
Political Campaigns and Charities – What Are The Rules?
Public Charities versus Private Foundations – What is the difference?
Exempt Organization Appeal Procedures
A Non-Profit Requirement – Employer Identification Number (EIN)
Employment Taxes for Exempt Organizations
Charity Auctions and Charitable Deductions
Unrelated Business Income Tax Return
When are charitable receipts required?
Oh My, The IRS Is Auditing Our Non Profit!
Non-Profit Exemption Requirements
Nonprofit Employment Taxes Toolkit
Can Nonprofits Opt Out Of State Unemployment Taxes?
IRS Investigates Community Foundations
How do I file a complaint against a non-profit?
Receiving Charitable Deduction For Giving A Conservation Easement
When Are Charitable Contributions Deductable?
How can nonprofits dispose of donated items?
Nonprofit Do’s and Don’ts of Operating a Retail Establishment
Nonprofit Capacity Building / Organizational Development
Short Cuts… Everyone Wants One In Fundraising!
Nonprofits Need To Understand Their Donor
The Adventures of a Nonprofit Consultant
Homeless Shelters, Street Ministries and Safe Houses Resources
Nonprofit Hand Grenades or Horse Shoes
We Have Past Due Pledges! Now What?
Pennies From Heaven – True Fundraising Story
Understanding The Giving Potential Of Your Community
What Every Board Member Should Know
The Truth About Nonprofits and Multi-Level Marketing Programs
Asking for a Contribution the Right Way!
What Does Your Nonprofit Deserve?
Sending A Donation Receipt Via Email
Cause Marketing: Good – Bad – Indifferent
Is “Honoring” Someone Really An Honor?
Director of Appreciation Versus Director of Development
When a Donor Say’s “No Publicity” What Does This Mean?
Would You Do What You Do, If You Were Not Paid?
For-Profit World, I Dare You To Take The Nonprofit Challenge
The Ethics Of Hiring A Professional Fundraiser Or Grant Writer
Preparing For A Capital Campaign
Your Nonprofit Guide To Acquiring And Retaining Donors
A Learning Moment For Nonprofits
Understanding Nonprofit Employee Stress
Gates, Buffet and Feeney! Wait, who is Feeney?
Donors Need A REAL Reason To Care
How well do you know your donor?
Volunteers – Do You Love Them or Leave Them!
Are you giving donors the respect they deserve?
Understand Your Donors And Thank Them Properly
Understanding the Nonprofit Arena in a Nutshell
Customer Service And Your Nonprofit
How Some Try to Justify a Fundraising Approach
The Nonprofit Of The Future – A $100 Challenge
Giving Circles – Group Philanthropy
Nonprofits Literally Searching For Money
Nonprofit Leadership For The Future
Nonprofit Governance – Are You Accountable?
Fatal Flaws Committed By Nonprofits
Understanding The Mind Of Your Donors
Nonprofit Results Oriented Work
Donor Retention and Recognition
The Nonprofit Arena 2010 Outlook
Money or Happiness? The answer might surprise you!
Understanding IRS CP120 Notice
Preserving your Tax-Exempt Status
Processing Your Exemption Application
What does inure or incurment mean?
Exempt Organizations User Fees
How Do You Connect With Your Donor?
What is the difference between nonprofit, tax exempt, and charitable?
When is an organization’s tax-exempt status effective?
What is the difference between section 501(c)(3) and section 170?
What activities can jeopardize tax-exempt status?
Can I get a list of donors to an organization?
Can Nonprofits Be Involved In Political Campaign Activity?
What is the difference between a public charity and a private foundation?
When is Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, due?
Do I really have to show my return to anyone who asks?
Who must file an annual information return?
Can returns of tax-exempt organizations be e-filed?
Can I take a deduction for a charitable contribution I make to any tax-exempt organization?
How can I obtain a copy of an organization’s annual return or exemption application?
How do I report an organization that is violating its tax-exempt status?
Understanding Donors and Their Money
Are you planting seeds or weeds?
Nonprofit Vocation or Occupation?
Frequently Asked Questions About Applying for Tax Exemption
What is the difference between non-profit and tax-exempt status?
How does an organization become tax-exempt?
Do I need a tax-exempt number for my organization?
How do I get an Employer Identification Number (EIN) for my organization?
How do I obtain an application for tax-exempt status?
Exempt Organizations User Fees
How long does it take to process an application for exemption?
How can my application for tax-exempt status be expedited?
Is an exemption application subject to public disclosure?
What if purposes or programs change after an application is submitted?
Does a government entity need to apply for exemption?
What are my filing responsibilities once I receive/apply for my tax-exempt status?
Are there any exceptions to the requirement to file Form 990?
Are small tax-exempt organizations required to file an annual return?
What happens if I fail to file an annual return or annual electronic notice?
Do individual members of a group exemption ruling have to file separate Form 990 returns?
What happens if my Form 990 is filed late?
What happens if my Form 990 is incomplete?
Can penalties for filing Form 990 late be abated?
Where do I file my annual return?
Annual Form Filing Requirements for Section 527 Organizations
Helping Nonprofits (NGOs) Overseas
Understanding Nonprofits in the United States
Creating A Donor For Life and Beyond!
Top Ten Employment Law Mistakes by Stacia W. Abner
Eight Tips for Deducting Charitable Contributions
Selecting The Best Mailing List
Cultural Competence – Political Correctness
How One Donor Spends $50,000 Annually With Planned Gifts Of Over $1 Million
Be Cautious! Don’t Prostitute Your Good Nonprofit Name
DISCLAIMER: This information is not intended to provide legal or accounting advice, or to address specific situations. Please consult with your legal or tax advisor to supplement and verify what you learn here.
