July 16-31, 2009
Last Issue: July 1-15, 2009
Sale of Gift Annuities
Subject to Securities Fraud Rules
Philanthropy Protection Act does not exempt
commissioned sellers from registration requirements
Full Article (free)
Members of Church
Are Not Necessarily Members
Court rules that congregants have no standing
to challenge actions by members named in bylaws
Three Enjoined, Fined For False
Solicitation of Charitable Gifts
Use of fictitious names for unincorporated “charities”
makes individuals personally liable for misrepresentations
When Is a Contribution Not a Contribution?
By Eric Fraint, President
Your Part-Time Controller, LLC
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To the Point
Can a 501 (c)(7) nonprofit private social club sell services or products to the general public at a profit used by the Club to contain members’ dues?Answer
Lessons from Litigation Full Article
- Bequest of house for church officials valid
- Is profit split OK for nonprofit?
Tax Matters Full Article
- What constitutes “pecuniary profit” denying exemption?
- Properties held for development are taxable
Employment Law Full Article
- Breakfast Mission not exempt from unemployment comp
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