Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia have charitable
solicitation statutes that generally require nonprofits
soliciting contributions and, in most cases, their for-profit
fundraising professionals to register prior to soliciting
contributions or providing fundraising counsel services.
With the President’s signing of the Patient Protection and
Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2010, all qualified small
employers – both nonprofits and for-profits – can claim a full or
partial tax credit when they pay for at least half of the health
insurance premiums for their employees.
Watch GuideStar’s
video about the new and improved design of their nonprofit
reports. Based on what donors want to see it focuses on
impact and transparency to help people who research nonprofits
make better, more educated, and more confident decisions.
For an example of this new format, visit GuideStar’s own
nonprofit
report.
Most tax-exempt organizations that end their operations, either
through shutting down, transferring their assets or merging with
another tax-exempt organization, must inform the IRS about the
details of the action. In California, organizations must also
inform the Attorney General’s Office and the Secretary of
State.
Developed by group of California based lawyers, the Form 990
Policy Series offers sample policies on a variety of topics
including compensation, conflict of interest, investment and
more.
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for our new website. The goal of this project has been to create
a highly accessible resource for all nonprofit organizations in
the region, providing information at the fingertips of executive
directors, staff and board members.
Wells Fargo has been a partner in the project from the beginning,
helping us to leverage the website grant into a regional resource
hub, and we appreciate their dedication.
State Charitable Solicitation Statutes
Thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia have charitable solicitation statutes that generally require nonprofits soliciting contributions and, in most cases, their for-profit fundraising professionals to register prior to soliciting contributions or providing fundraising counsel services.
New IRS Search Tool: Select Check
The IRS recently launched a new online search tool for information about charitable organizations.
Sales and Use Tax Requirements for California Nonprofits
Yes, nonprofits do have to occasionally pay taxes. Here are some links to help you understand when your organization must pay a California state tax.
Tax credit available for health insurance premiums
For nonprofits who meet these criteria
With the President’s signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act on March 23, 2010, all qualified small employers – both nonprofits and for-profits – can claim a full or partial tax credit when they pay for at least half of the health insurance premiums for their employees.
California Attorney Generals Office
The Attorney General regulates charities and the professional fundraisers who solicit on their behalf.
StayExempt
IRS educational website for exempt 501(c)(3) organizations
The IRS recently launched a new look and improved navigation for its educational website for exempt organizations, StayExempt.
Is Your GuideStar Report Up To Date?
Watch GuideStar’s video about the new and improved design of their nonprofit reports. Based on what donors want to see it focuses on impact and transparency to help people who research nonprofits make better, more educated, and more confident decisions. For an example of this new format, visit GuideStar’s own nonprofit report.
Dissolving a Nonprofit Organization
Most tax-exempt organizations that end their operations, either through shutting down, transferring their assets or merging with another tax-exempt organization, must inform the IRS about the details of the action. In California, organizations must also inform the Attorney General’s Office and the Secretary of State.
Governance Policies & Procedures Samples
Form 990 Policy Series
Developed by group of California based lawyers, the Form 990 Policy Series offers sample policies on a variety of topics including compensation, conflict of interest, investment and more.
How to Read the IRS Form 990
This version of “How to Read the IRS Form 990” is based on the newly redesigned and expanded Form 990 that was first required for 2008 filings.
Is Your Form 990 Due?
e-filing made easy
Whether you are e-filing or mailing a form, National Center for Charitable Statistics Form 990 Online can help make the process smooth.
Guide to Charities
CA Attorney General's booklet helps answer legal questions
Guide to Charities CA Attorney General’s booklet helps answer legal questions
Websites, eNewsletters & Blogs
Nonprofit Law Blog Nonprofit law articles and resources from California nonprofit attorneys
Compliance for California Nonprofits
Nonprofit Law Center Information on the law as it applies to nonprofits from attorney Bruce Hopkins
National Assn of State Charity Officials