To be recognized as a nonprofit education-related organization in California, can I remain a sole proprietor?

I will go a little farther beyond the selection of the appropriate business entity or form, and state that to be recognized as a nonprofit entity,...

We are a 501(3)(c) organization which did not issue 1099's last year, do we need to go back and issue those even though the tax

As you know, if your organization hires an independent contractor, the IRS requires you to send form 1099s to those workers, and to file a report...

Unfortunately, I can not recommend Legal Zoom for nonprofit formation as there are just too many pitfalls in the application. Make a simple...

Trying to find less expensive lawyer to file 501c3 for nonprofit dog rescue that takes stray pitbulls off our streets.

I don't know what the lawyers you have so far seen have quoted, but an attorney well versed in exempt organization's law (nonprofits) can be well...

Question: If someone is claiming a false Non Profit Organization on Facebook and is collecting money through her personal site

I would recommend contacting the California Attorney General's Charitable Trusts Section for assistance with your concerns. I've included their...

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Can a employee accept a unsolicited a gift of cash from a customer

There are many missing facts, here, and possible scenarios for what transpired - so it's a little difficult to answer your question. I'm...

NON PROFITS CORPORATIONS IS THERE A MAXIMUM FOR AWARDS? I WAS TOLD $50,000,IS THIS CORRECT/

Could you please clarify what you mean by "awards?" -- May May L. Harris, J.D., M.A. For Purpose Law Group, a PLC

How can I check if a non profit organisation is valid/real or not as I suspect that someone is trying to collect money without

In addition to contacting the Secretary of State and the Attorney General - you can do a simple check on Guidestar.org. If that doesn't show...

I did not file a form 8300 for my donor, (my ignorance) after 10 days he gave money to a nonprofit organization

You only have to file a form 8300 for cash receipts IN EXCESS of $10,000. For a gift of exactly $10,000, the form is unnecessary. Please note...

Reporting a non-profit business that is using the community to support her hobby.

You have some potential avenues to address your concerns. First, according to the Virgina Attorney General's website: "The Office of Charitable...