Throughout history, people have looked to churches as places for protection from harm. Yet in today’s world, the complexities of modern security threats| Church Law Center
Heightened concerns over gun violence in America have led many churches to prioritize security. This is especially true for churches, where believers want to| Church Law Center
Since January 1, 2022, all California organizations serving youth, including churches, have been required to meet minimum safety standards for the protection| Church Law Center
Beneficial Ownership Information: Federal Reporting Requirements for Businesses & Nonprofits| Church Law Center
If you manage a charity and raise funds, there is a good chance you need to be registered with a state agency that regulate the solicitation of funds for charitable purposes. To make it even more complex, if you solicit or even receive contributions from more than one state, you may need to be registered […] The post Multi-State Charitable Solicitation Registration – Know What is Required appeared first on Church Law Center.| Church Law Center
The California Legislature Has Mandated Training on Preventing Workplace Violence for Places Where Ten or More Employees Work. This Impacts many Churches and| Church Law Center
As of January 2022, on the heels of widespread child abuse allegations in the nonprofit sector, all organizations meeting the definition of a “youth service organization” must take certain steps to ensure that children are protected while participating in organizational activities. The definition of a “youth service organization” under the law is especially broad and […] The post What Churches and Religious Charities Need to Know about Child Protection appeared first on Church Law C...| Church Law Center
Ten Things to Include in Your Nonprofit Board Manual While an executive director and other staff members handle the day-to-day operations of a nonprofit corporation, a board of directors is the organization’s governing body. For two reasons a thorough, current, and easy-to-use board manual is critical to a properly operating board of directors. First, the […] The post 10 Things to Include in Your Nonprofit Board Manual appeared first on Church Law Center.| Church Law Center
There is an idea gaining popularity in the church world today that churches should claim tax exempt status under Internal Revenue Code section 508(c)(1)(A) rather than section 501(c)(3) for greater protection of religious liberties and increased protection from IRS scrutiny. Plainly put, this is a misunderstanding and misinterpretation of the Internal Revenue Code. The Internal […] The post Section 501(c)(3) Churches vs. Section 508(c)(1)(A) Churches appeared first on Church Law Center.| Church Law Center
Churches and other nonprofit employers may officer fringe benefits that are subject to state and federal employment taxes. In particular, nonprofit employers should familiarize themselves with the benefits that are exempt from employment tax and which benefits have limitations on how much of the benefit is taxable. For more information about fringe benefits and employment […] The post Fringe Benefits and Employment Tax appeared first on Church Law Center.| Church Law Center