Working Board vs. Governing Board: Understanding Roles - Charity Lawyer Blog
Explore the difference between a Working Board and a Governing Board in nonprofit management and decision-making roles.| Charity Lawyer Blog
The post Private Foundation Vs Donor Advised Fund: Which Is Right for You? appeared first on Foundation Group®.| Foundation Group®
Payroll taxes are not optional. Yet many nonprofits, especially small or cash-strapped ones, fall behind. When that happens, the IRS has powerful tools to collect unpaid payroll taxes—sometimes directly from board members or officers. Payroll Taxes ExplainedEvery employer, including nonprofit organizations, must withhold federal income tax and Social Security/Medicare (FICA) taxes from employee paychecks. Employers […]| Charity Lawyer Blog
The lines between business and charity are blurrier than ever. Terms like “social enterprise” and “social entrepreneurship” are often used alongside “nonprofit,” sometimes interchangeably. But they represent very different legal and operational models. Understanding the distinction matters for founders, boards, and funders alike. Social Entrepreneurship DefinedSocial entrepreneurship is an approach, not a tax status. A […]| Charity Lawyer Blog
Explore the difference between a Working Board and a Governing Board in nonprofit management and decision-making roles.| Charity Lawyer Blog
The health of a nonprofit board will determine the health of a nonprofit. This article explores nonprofit board term limits best practices.| Foundation Group®
Learn what donor gift restrictions and permissible and what nonprofits should watch for before accepting a gift.| Charity Lawyer Blog
The Arizona Legislature recently passed S.B. 1496, amending the Qualifying Charitable Organization (QCO) statute effective October 1, 2025. These changes to the QCO qualification rules are significant for nonprofits that rely on Arizona’s tax credit program to attract donations. Below we break down what changed, why it matters, and what your organization should do next. What […]| Charity Lawyer Blog
Does a church 501(c)(3) status? Read this article to learn the basics of 501(c)(3) churches, including the history of nonprofits and myths about churches.| Foundation Group®
A summary of laws providing protection for individuals who are volunteering their services in Washington state.| Charity Lawyer Blog
If your nonprofit is planning to hire an outside fundraiser, it’s important to comply with professional fundraiser registration requirements.| Charity Lawyer Blog
We discuss proper recordkeeping habits, and the four categories of nonprofit recordkeeping: accounting, contributions, corporate & activity records.| Foundation Group®
Arizona's Transaction Privilege Tax offers no blanket exemption for nonprofits. Instead, exemptions apply based on the nonprofit’s activities.| Charity Lawyer Blog
In this post, we will answer several frequently asked questions regarding nonprofit organizations that we get from clients every day.| Charity Lawyer Blog
Maintaining nonpartisanship is crucial for 501(c)(3) organizations during election seasons to comply with IRS regulations. By focusing on permissible activities like voter education and nonpartisan mobilization efforts, organizations can contribute to the democratic process without risking their tax-exempt status.| Charity Lawyer Blog
Nonprofits should understand how federal and state laws define the term “volunteer,” so unpaid are not inadvertently classified as employees under the law.| Charity Lawyer Blog
