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Transaction Privilege Tax
Starting a nonprofit

Antitrust for Nonprofits

The Supreme Court, as recently as 2021, in NCAA v. Alston, has made clear that not-for-profit organizations are subject to antitrust laws the same as

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August 10, 2022 No Comments
Animal Organizations
Starting a nonprofit

Zoos and Animal Organizations

Many people will visit a zoo, aquarium, circus, or other wildlife organization (“Animal Organizations”) at some point in their life. Major Animal Organizations throughout the

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Nonprofit Affiliations
Nonprofit Mergers, Acquisitions, and Affiliations

Nonprofit Affiliation

Nonprofit affiliation should always be considered before a decision to dissolve. Nonprofits considering dissolution are thinking creatively and working to survive some of the toughest

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is it time for a legal audit?
Contracts, Waivers, and Releases

Is It Time for a Legal Audit?

A legal audit is an overview of an organization’s non-financial compliance, governance and risk management issues. Organizations typically consider a legal audit when new management takes over and wants to ensure they are starting with a clean slate or the in the wake of a costly mistake.

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July 11, 2022 No Comments
Who Investigates Non Profit Organizations?
Fundraising Regulation

Who Investigates Non-Profit Organizations?

So who investigates non-profit organizations? Unlike for-profit organizations where the management is the responsibility of the owners of the corporation, the responsibility to investigate, audit,

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July 4, 2022 8 Comments
Six Moves Great Board Chairs Make
Governance

Smart Moves Great Board Chairs Make

3. Think Big. Boards without great leadership can get bogged down in the minutia. The minutia include the compliance and oversight responsibilities of the board. While it’s important to do these things well, it’s not the organization’s raison d’être. Great board chairs help steer the board clear of this phenomenon by keeping the board focused on their vision of the impact the board wants to make on the community the organization serves. Great board chairs understand that focusing on the organization’s breakthrough goals rather than busywork keeps the board energized and engaged.

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June 13, 2022 No Comments
Public Support Test
Nonprofit Tax

Public Support Test

As discussed in last week’s Nonprofit Law Jargon Buster, there are some organizations that are, by their very nature, considered public. These include churches, schools, and hospitals. Other types of charitable organizations must pass one of two mathematical tests calculated on a four year rolling average to qualify is public.

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May 16, 2022 No Comments

How to Keep your Non-Profit Compliant in All 50 States

Most states require you to register your organization if you solicit donations from their residents. Many states also require registration if your organization collects substantial or ongoing donations from their residents, even if you aren’t specifically targeting donors in that state. Download our comprehensive list of each state’s requirements.

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