The most popular form of tax-exempt organization is the 501(c)3, which can accept tax-deductible contributions. In this audio lecture recorded at the Nonprofit Boot Camp, Joe Kroll discusses the benefits and responsibilities of 501(c)3 status. He covers situations that may jeopardize it, as well as filing requirements for employees and independent contractors.
To maintain the public trust and confidence, the nonprofit sector must be accountable for – and go beyond – what laws and regulations require.
Along with clear tax benefits, starting a nonprofit means forms to file, rules to follow, and records to keep. How do you obtain public charity status? What are the pros and cons? Are there other options? In this audio lecture, corporate tax attorney Cherie Evans provides a step-by-step guide on the legal aspects of setting up and running a charitable organization to her 2007 Nonprofit Boot Camp audience.
Sidebar to "A Failure of Philanthropy:" donors may give the same once the tax law dust settles.
From the archives: American charity shortchanges the poor, and public policy is partly to blame.
Why states' nonprofit regulation rules may not be just unnecessary, but also unwise.
Environmental lawyers around the world join forces via E-LAW.
