One of the most significant financial commitments ever made by the federal government is the CARES act, which provides financial relief through loans to small businesses, including churches [...]
Most bylaws for membership organizations are very specific and detailed regarding how members are added to the rolls. This shows great concern and care about the best means of assuring that [...]
The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) went into effect on January 1, 2020, and while this new law does not specifically target nonprofits, it is likely to impact every consumer-facing [...]
Churches have always served as places of refuge and hope in times of uncertainty. Today, church leaders are being called upon to comfort congregations that can no longer gather safely together. [...]
Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code grants an exemption from federal income tax for nonprofits that pursue social welfare causes. Unlike organizations that qualify under other sections [...]
Some nonprofits enjoy tax-exempt status under stringent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations. However, they must meet guidelines regarding their formation, creation, and activities. An [...]
Nonprofit groups, including faith-based organizations, often collect information about members and visitors. Privacy is always a concern when gathering and storing personal data. The concern may [...]
Many churches use vans, buses, and automobiles to transport members and visitors. It’s often a convenient way to increase attendance at events for people who cannot drive themselves. Private and [...]
Funding the programs of a church takes careful planning. Increasingly churches and other charities consider engaging in activities which may constitute unrelated businesses, for the purpose of [...]
As churches grow their donor base they invariably run into questions about their compliance obligations with respect to tax and other matters relating to donor contributions. While tax law places [...]