As we enter a new year, it’s the perfect time for nonprofits to assess their legal and operational health by conducting a legal audit. A
We always recommend that donors work with their tax advisors to determine the value of their donation and how it fits into their overall tax planning. This ensures that donors receive accurate guidance tailored to their specific circumstances.
The Washington Attorney General’s charity enforcement efforts are critical in ensuring that charitable organizations within Washington state operate with transparency, accountability, and alignment with their
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
Failure to register can lead to enforcement action by the Attorney General’s Office in each state where solicitation occurs.
A sizable amount of the funding received by nonprofit organizations consists of restricted gifts meant for specific programs or projects. Many nonprofits use unrestricted operating revenue to cover the cost of managing their restricted funds, leaving the organization with insufficient unrestricted cash. These management costs, however, can often be met by the restricted fund itself. Â
While Federal tax laws are the same nationwide, state laws governing EOs can vary dramatically among the states. This article lists the most common violations by tax-exempt organizations and the agencies in charge of enforcement.
According to the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, charter schools serve more than 3 million students throughout the nation, however, charter schools do not
Everyday nonprofits seek to change the world on what often seems to be pennies on the dollar. Nonprofit leaders commonly think of grant money and tax-deductible donations when fundraising, but in many states being a nonprofit allows certain nonprofits to legally conduct gambling activities that would otherwise be criminalized under state law. Inadvertently violating these gambling laws can have steep consequences so if your organization is planning an event that involves some form of gambling, it pays to do it right.
Forty-one states regulate charitable solicitation and require some form of registration before fundraising in the state.
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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