Archive - June 2012

Managing the day to day operations of a nonprofit is not an easy task. It will require you to not only make sure the programs you offer to are running smoothly but also that you are following the basic business principles. This includes being aware...

1,569,572 tax-exempt organizations, including: 997,579 public charities 118,423 private foundations 453,570 other types of nonprofit organizations, including chambers of commerce, fraternal organizations and civic leagues. Source: NCCS Business...

ALABAMA Alabama Association of Nonprofits P.O. Box 292305 Birmingham, AL 35229 Phone: (205) 879-4712 Fax: (205) 879-4724 Web: www.alabamanonprofits.org ALASKA The Foraker Group 161 Klevin Street, Suite 101 Anchorage, AK 99508 Phone: (907) 743-1200...

How can one get a copy of an organization’s exemption application or annual information return from the IRS? To request a copy of either the exemption application or the annual information return, submit Form 4506-A, Request for Public...

In general, no organization may qualify for section 501(c)(3) status if a substantial part of its activities is attempting to influence legislation (commonly known as lobbying). A 501(c)(3) organization may engage in some lobbying, but too much...

When I hear the words paid and volunteer in the same sentence I can’t help but wonder what people are thinking. If you are paying someone they are not volunteering, period, end of story. Please stop the political correctness train now before someone...