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  • The Many Paths to Making a Difference

    Understanding Nonprofits In our world, there’s no shortage of ways to contribute positively. This can take many forms, from a group of neighbors coming together for community disaster planning to existing organizations working on voter registration or even a community coffee shop training youth for employment. Among these avenues for social good, forming a nonprofit

  • Form 990 Red Flags to Avoid

    This post highlights critical Form 990 red flags that stakeholders should be aware of to safeguard their nonprofit's reputation and operational effectiveness.

  • Public Charities: The 501(h) Election

    501(c)(3)s are limited in their ability to lobby. Federal tax law restricts a 501(c)(3)’s lobbying activities under either the substantial part test or expenditure test. Plainly, the substantial part test states that no substantial part of the 501(c)(3)’s activities may be lobbying activities. The expenditure test states that the 501(c)(3)’s lobbying expenditures cannot exceed a