‘Tis the Season (May 15 will soon be here) for non-profits to file their IRS Form 990. With the May 15 deadline looming it may have been easy to have missed some recent 990 news … and there has been plenty. New York Rulings On February 15 the U.S. 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals issued

AR Charity Registration Changes Take Effect 01/01/18   There is a lot happening with Arkansas (AR) charity registration this month when it comes to compliance!  On January 1, 2018 all charities that solicit donations in AR must make the switch from registering with the Attorney General to registering with the Secretary of State.  Additionally, the

An article on the prosecution of a charity using deceptive fundraising practices from the Tennessee Secretary of States’ website: https://sos.tn.gov/news/tennessee-joins-24-other-states-dissolve-deceptive-veterans-charity  Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, Tennessee Attorney General Herbert H. Slatery, III and law enforcement partners in 24 states announced a settlement with VietNow National Headquarters, Inc., an Illinois nonprofit corporation, resulting in the organization’s

MANAGING RISK FOR YOUR NONPROFIT Every nonprofit board member wants to avoid getting investigated by state regulators.  Serving as a board member with an organization requires a high level of commitment to the mission.  A board member also assumes a set of responsibilities and duties that are defined by law.  To avoid problems, it is

OHIO ORGANIZATION CHARGED WITH FAILING TO PROPERLY REGISTER & MORE   Why do states require charity registration prior to charitable solicitation? There are many good reasons for state charity registration to include informing donors, accountability, and transparency.  Another reason?  To catch unscrupulous and dishonest people hiding behind the screen of good works and charity.  Read