Charitable organizations are exempt from federal taxes under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) §501(c)(3) if they meet certain requirements. First, the organization must be organized and operated [...]
Licensed, commissioned, or ordained ministers generally are employees of the churches, denominations, or other organizations they serve. Churches hire pastors or ministers to perform ministerial [...]
Political action committees (PACs) and super PACs are increasingly important and influential forces in local, state, and federal elections. Organizations that wish to engage in political [...]
The State of California Department of Justice (DOJ) issued proposed regulations to implement the new charitable crowdfunding law, Assembly Bill No. 488, on May 27, 2022. This bill places [...]
Like any other business or organization, churches must routinely enter legal church contracts to operate. Therefore, church leaders must be aware of and understand the implications of common [...]
While both social welfare organizations and charitable organizations enjoy tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC), that status originates from different sections of the IRC. As a [...]
California’s deadline for small businesses to either participate in the CalSavers Retirement Savings Program or offer their own retirement plans for their employees is upon us. The three-year [...]
Many churches, especially those that do not operate as part of a larger denomination, do not give a lot thought to the terms of employment when they call a pastor to serve their church. However, [...]
CA Attorney General Announces Stipulated Judgment Against Nonprofit that Violated Charitable Trust Laws
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California Attorney General Rob Bonta recently announced that the state had entered into a Stipulated Judgment against ZeroDivide and its directors and officers. The settlement arose from a suit [...]
What is the Difference Between Lobbying, Campaigning, and Advocacy? Why Does It Matter for Charities?
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Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) are subject to specific restrictions on their political activities. Violating these rules can lead [...]