Charity care in nonprofit hospitals, a cornerstone of their tax-exempt status, is under increasing scrutiny from both state and federal regulators. The central question is
In a case that highlighted nonprofit governance failures, the New York Attorney General (NYAG), Letitia James, filed a lawsuit against the National Rifle Association (NRA)
Tax law requires 501(c)(3) organizations to be organized and operated exclusively for one or more exempt purposes, “no part of the net earnings of which
At Caritas Law Group, we engage with nonprofit founders, directors, and officers every day. Whether newly formed or have been operating for years, nonprofit organizations
Like many jurisdictions, Washington regulates charitable donation solicitations. In Washington, charitable solicitation rules are codified in the Charitable Solicitations Act, Chapter 19.09 of the Revised
501(c)(3)s can play a significant role in shaping public policy around issues related to their exempt purposes. Advocacy can take many forms, including educating the
The state in which you incorporate your nonprofit organization is called the nonprofit’s state of domicile. Sometimes nonprofits may determine that moving to a new
501(c)(3)s can play an important role in shaping public policy. But when it comes to engaging in advocacy, 501(c)(3)s must navigate a complex web of
Exempt organizations are subject to a tax on trade and business regularly carried on that is not substantially related to furthering the organization’s exempt purposes.
Nonprofits run more effectively with a well-functioning Board of Directors and clearly defined officer roles. Yet there a can be confusion between the two positions,
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