NON-PROFIT LAW

Unleash the fund raising power of the Internet for your non-profit enterprise by registering to solicit in all 50 states. A major disincentive to taking full advantage of on-line solicitation opportunities, is the apprehension that many non profit organizations have about the difficult, time-consuming task of registering to solicit in all 50 states. WORLD Law […]

If you are managing a non-profit organization, you have exposures to certain types of risks that regular business entities do not experience. Even though you may feel pressured to hold the line on costs, you need to consider a number of issues that are not automatically covered by core insurance and risk management services. Some […]

Every nonprofit organization must have a carefully developed structure and operating procedures in order to be effective at fulfilling its purpose. Good governance starts with helping the organization begin on a sound legal and financial footing in compliance with the numerous federal, state, and local requirements affecting nonprofits. Determine the purpose of the organization — […]

Legal Services Offices Most communities are served by one or more legal services program offices. These programs provide free legal services in civil (not criminal) cases to individuals who have little or no income. Staff lawyers and paralegals who have expertise with the types of cases most commonly encountered by individuals living below or near […]

FAQ 1. What is IRS Form 990? Form 990 is an annual reporting return that certain federally tax-exempt organizations must file with the IRS. It provides information on the filing organization’s mission, programs, and finances. 2. What should you do if a § 501(c) organization will not let you see its Form 990 returns? Write […]

Give.org is the web site for the BBB Wise Giving Alliance. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance was formed in 2001 with the merger of the National Charities Information Bureau and the Council of Better Business Bureaus Foundation (CBBB) and its Philanthropic Advisory Service. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, affiliated with […]