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A Guide for Private Foundations: Tax Exemption and 990-PF Filing Requirements

A Guide for Private Foundations: Tax Exemption and 990-PF Filing Requirements

September 17, 2024February 14, 2025 Stephanie Glanville

What you need to know to meet your foundation’s tax requirements and the 990-PF.

A Beginner’s Guide to Filing a Form 990 for Your Nonprofit Organization

A Beginner’s Guide to Filing a Form 990 for Your Nonprofit Organization

May 15, 2023February 14, 2025 Olivia Massengale

For nonprofit organizations, filing a Form 990 can be overwhelming and confusing, especially if it’s your first time. In this article, we will discuss everything you need to know about filing a Form 990, including six steps to take before, during, and after transmitting your form to the IRS.

How Nonprofits Can Benefit from Embracing ESG Practices

How Nonprofits Can Benefit from Embracing ESG Practices

May 8, 2023October 30, 2023 Florence Tandy

By expanding ESG efforts and communicating them effectively, nonprofits can engage new audiences and achieve greater impact. This article discusses how nonprofits can document and communicate their ESG impact and provides five steps to get started.

Discussion Corner: Accounting Rules for Silent Auctions from Donated Articles?

Discussion Corner: Accounting Rules for Silent Auctions from Donated Articles?

November 29, 2021December 1, 2023 Monte S. Meyers, MBA

Blue Avocado explores procedures concerning who is permitted to catalog and inventory donated items received by a nonprofit.

Do Nonprofits Pay Taxes? Do Nonprofit Employees Pay Taxes?

Do Nonprofits Pay Taxes? Do Nonprofit Employees Pay Taxes?

November 22, 2021November 2, 2023 Monte S. Meyers, MBA

Tax law concerning nonprofit organizations can be complex. Blue Avocado explores where tax laws do and don’t apply.

IRS Tax Form 990 [Deadline Extended]: How to File It, When to File It, and Why It’s So Important

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For nonprofits, filing tax form 990 is key to retaining tax-exempt status. Here are the key features of tax form 990 and how to file it.

The Effect of the 2018 Tax Overall on Nonprofit Donations and the Rise of DAFs

The Effect of the 2018 Tax Overall on Nonprofit Donations and the Rise of DAFs

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Your annual appeal has been impacted by the 2018 tax code and donor-advised funds. Learn how and rebuild revenues and funding.

Your IRS Form 990 Questions Answered

Your IRS Form 990 Questions Answered

March 11, 2019February 14, 2025 Cassie Strain

Information about Form 990 and your nonprofit filings. Hopefully this will keep your fiscal year-end stresses at bay!

The Nonprofit Student Debt Conundrum

The Nonprofit Student Debt Conundrum

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How Nonprofits Can Work With Their Bankers Amidst Change

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