Nonprofit Law Basics: Is Your Annual IRS Return Due May 15?

Posted by Mollie Cullinane on May 6, 2013 in 501(c)(3), IRS, Nonprofit Law Basics, Nonprofit To-Do, Tax-Exemption, Taxes

Is Your Annual Return Due Soon?
Each year most nonprofits are required to file an annual return with the IRS called a Form 990. The Form 990 is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after the end of the organization’s taxable year. This means that if your organization follows the calendar year, your Form 990 would be due on May 15th of each year.

April E-Newsletter Here

Posted by Mollie Cullinane on Apr 15, 2013 in IRS, Nonprofit News, Nonprofit To-Do, Uncategorized

E-Newsletter for Nonprofits + Social Enterprises 04/15/2013 - April 2013 E-Newsletter Annual IRS 990 Reports Coming Due on May 15 We lost our 501(c)(3) Determination Letter. Now what? Jeff Cullinane joins team. Mollie Cullinane named Super Lawyer...

How do we write a memorable Mission Statement?

Posted by Kathy Zarate on Mar 4, 2013 in Formation, Nonprofit Law Basics, Nonprofit To-Do

Write a Mission Statement

Your organization’s mission statement is meant to convey the purpose of your organization in one to two clear sentences. This statement will be used to describe your organization’s work. It will be part of your pitch as you recruit board members, employees, volunteers, and donors. It will serve as a touchstone for your organization since your mission statement should guide all of your organization’s initiatives…

Nonprofit To-Do: What Makes A Good Annual Report?

Posted by Mollie Cullinane on Feb 11, 2013 in Nonprofit To-Do

What Makes A Good Annual Report?

An annual report should highlight your nonprofit’s finances, donors, and most importantly, your work. An annual report is way to show your current donors how their money is being spent. It can also be an effective way to provide a snapshot of the organization to a potential donor.

2013 Resolution: Update Government Agencies

Posted by Mollie Cullinane on Jan 7, 2013 in Nonprofit To-Do, Tax-Exemption

The start of a new year is a good time to make sure your nonprofit is in legal compliance — including updating government agencies of certain changes to your organization. Changes like a new address, bylaws revisions, or a modification to the...

2013 Resolution: Check your Nonprofit Mission Statement & Activities

Posted by Mollie Cullinane on Jan 3, 2013 in Formation, Nonprofit Law Basics, Nonprofit To-Do

The start of a new year is a good time to check the overall health of your nonprofit, including a review your nonprofit’s mission statement and the activities it is conducting. Mission statements define a nonprofit organization. Mission...