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August 31-September 7, 2010
We have a 501(c)(3) youth sports program. Some members of the board want to allow restricted gifts to the organization for the purpose of paying a specific player’s fees to participate. I have an ethical issue with this type of restriction but is it
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Ready Reference Page No. 113
IRS Announces One-Time Relief
For Small Nonprofits Failing to File
Deadline extended until October 15 to retain
exempt status automatically lost by not filing tax returns
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Ready Reference pages are summaries
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Don Kramer answers readers questions.
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We run a free medical clinic but are considering the potential of charging patients. As a first step we may ask patients for suggested donations when serving them with medical care. We would not require a donation for service. Should the suggested donation be considered a charitable contribution or should we treat it as a quid pro quo donation?
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Tips on reducing risks of litigation and liability by Melanie Herman, Executive Director of the Nonprofit Risk Mangement Center, Washington, D.C.
The Right Stuff
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The Tom Wolfe book “The Right Stuff” chronicles the lives of a group of navy test pilots as well as the early years of the U.S. Space Program during the late 1940s to mid 1960s. The film version of the book reinforces the theme that while decidedly human, these pioneers of air and space had the skills, tenacity and courage to survive and succeed under extraordinary circumstances.
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Clear explanations of financial and accounting
issues for nonprofits.
Behind the Numbers
When Is a Contribution Not a Contribution?
By Eric Fraint
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Congratulations! Your organization just received a major contribution. But wait, your accountant or auditor says it is not a contribution; it is an exchange transaction. What does this mean to you and why should you care?
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