Inside this issue
01. Accessing IRS Nonprofit Records Is Getting Easier
02. Charitable Solicitation: Who Should Register and How
03: Upcoming Webcasts
04: Recently Added
The IRS’ Tax Exempt Organization Search (“TEOS”) is an excellent resource to find certain IRS-related nonprofit records, such as 990s since 2017 or exemption letters filed since 2014. The IRS website has a new electronic form to request additional information related to tax-exempt organizations. Submit the electronic Form 4506-B to obtain copies of a nonprofit’s exemption letter, affirmation letter, or Form 1023 application filed prior to 2014. The IRS will no longer accept written letters requesting this information. For a 990 filed prior to 2017, individuals can request copies directly from the nonprofit organization or can submit a Form 4506-A via fax or mail to the IRS.
Charitable solicitation refers to the act of requesting donations or contributions for charitable causes and endeavors. As a 501(c)(3), you probably engage in charitable solicitation almost daily. In most jurisdictions, it is a legal requirement to register with the state before soliciting donations. But registering for charitable solicitation can get confusing, especially if you have donors in multiple states. In this episode for the PBPA Podcast, Justine Cowan, Senior Corporate Counsel with PBPA, guides us through the ins and outs of charitable solicitation. Join us as she walks us through the how, where and why of charitable solicitation compliance.
Going Global: Legal Guidance for Nonprofits Operating Overseas
Running a nonprofit in the US is difficult enough, but expanding your charitable activity to a foreign county adds a new level of complexity. Join us as our speaker helps navigate the entrance to the international nonprofit landscape as she reviews:
- Business compliance considerations
- Legal options to get work done abroad, including working with local NGOs and considerations around hiring your own staff
Speaker: Mindy Simon, Associate General Counsel, Emory University
Date and Time: January 18, 2024 at 12:00pm
Top 10 Take-Aways from Recent Supreme Court Decisions: Employment Law Considerations for Nonprofits Seeking a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Workforce
Pro Bono Partnership of Atlanta is proud to be a member of Exponentum, a national network of business law pro bono providers. Jackson Lewis P.C. and Exponentum® are pleased to present a complimentary webinar for nonprofit employers. The US Supreme Court recently held that race-based admissions practices in higher education admission decisions are unconstitutional. Join Jackson Lewis P.C. attorneys for a discussion on the potential employment law implications of the decision, what has been happening since, and what, if anything, nonprofit employers should do now. All executive directors, in-house counsel, human resource professionals, board members and other leaders of nonprofit organizations are invited to attend.
Speakers: Samia Kirmani and Michael Thomas, Jackson Lewis P.C.
Date and Time: January 24, 2024 at 1:00pm
Set Up Your Nonprofit and Your Housing Participants for Success: Best Practices to Avoid Eviction
Speakers: Josh Archer & Kathryn Carey, Balch & Bingham, and Keith Dutton, 3Keys
Date and Time: March 21, 2024 at 12:00pm
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