NON-PROFIT LAW

IRS: Charities and Non-Profits The IRS has recognized nonprofit groups as an important and growing force in the economy by establishing a toll-free number at 1-877-829-5500 to answer questions from nonprofit groups. Instructions for registration for workshops for small and mid-sized tax-exempt organizations: Toll-free registration Call IRS Customer Account Services toll-free at 1-877-829-5500. Select the […]

Whether a tax-exempt organization may endorse candidates for public office without jeopardizing its tax-exempt status depends upon the type of tax-exempt organization it is. For example, § 501(c)(3) organizations may not engage in political activity, including endorsing candidates, but other organizations, such as § 501(c)(4) organizations, may engage in political activity so long as that […]

Many companies claim trademark infringement or dilution when pursuing unauthorized uses of their names or logos on the Web – but it’s not entirely clear how these laws apply to noncommercial activity on the Net. Trademark law has important implications for Web publishing. A trademark is a word, term, name, symbol, or device that distinguishes […]

Reduce nonprofit officer, director liability Officers and directors in many states may be able to partially immunize themselves from liability for some kinds of risks by amending their nonprofit corporation’s articles of incorporation to include special language provided by statute. There are two broad drawbacks to making those amendments. First, amendments to articles of incorporation […]

Give and you shall receive. That’s from the Bible, and the government agrees with the idea. Here are a few excellent reasons to part with some cash or valuables: It’s good for others. It’s good for your heart, conscience and soul. It might be good for your taxes. Admittedly, Uncle Sam supports the give-and-receive parable […]

September 2000 – State regulators may be giving non-profit organizations their first road map showing how online fund-raising appeals will be monitored. When charities include a request for donations on their Web sites, computer users around the world can view the appeals. That has led some non-profit officials to worry that many small, local charities would […]