The Colorado Secretary of State’s office has launched an online tutorial to provide general guidance and advice to those interested…
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Nonprofit Startup
Short-Form Application for 501(c)(3) Status: Great Idea or Misguided Notion?
For nonprofits looking to establish 501(c)(3) exempt status with the IRS, the Form 1023 can be a formidable step. The…
READ MORE Welcome Progress: Improvements Made to IRS Application Status Page
Organizations that have been waiting awhile for word on their application for exempt status now finally may have a better…
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For Many Charities in Limbo, Court Action Not a Practical Alternative
We have blogged and otherwise published previously about the extensive processing delays at the IRS that are affecting many new…
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Key Question for Entrepreneurs: Nonprofit or No?
The New York Times just ran an interesting case study about a social enterprise, ThinkImpact, that highlights fundamental structural issues…
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IRS Bombshell: Political Screening of Conservative Organizations Underscores Larger Problems in Determination Process
The IRS dropped a bombshell last week when it admitted that it made mistakes in the way it gave heightened…
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Fiscal Sponsorship: Providing an Umbrella for New Charities Awaiting 501(c)(3) Status
Are you planning on filing an application for 501(c)(3) status (Form 1023) with the IRS in the near future? Or…
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Now What? Waiting for Determination Letter Can Complicate Fundraising
Our previous post discussed some basics about forming and operating a nonprofit organization, and focused in part on the application…
READ MORE Some ABC Basics about Starting a Nonprofit
The decision to form and operate a new nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization is an exciting one, but the process to do…
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A Flawless Application Process Gives Boulder B-cycle its Coveted Tax-Exempt Status
Boulder B-cycle is like many new nonprofits – dependent on contributions and financial support to fulfill its mission. So not…
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