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Key Steps to Consider Before Starting a Nonprofit
If you’re considering starting a nonprofit or charitable organization, one of the first questions you may ask is, “Where do we begin?” From entity formation and tax-exempt status to governance and financial reporting, there are several important steps to consider before opening your doors and serving your mission.
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Don’t Miss Out: How Not-for-Profits Can Capture Valuable Solar Tax Benefits
Many nonprofits are looking for ways to streamline operating costs and reinvest savings into their mission. Solar energy is becoming an increasingly attractive option thanks to new federal incentives. For years, nonprofits and governments couldn’t benefit from solar tax credits because they don’t pay federal income tax. Under the Inflation Reduction Act, tax-exempt organizations, including…
Private Schools and Tax-Exempt Status: Understanding the IRS’s Proposed Changes to Racial Nondiscrimination Requirements
Private schools have long operated under federal tax-exemption requirements that prohibit racial discrimination. On September 3, 2026, the IRS and Treasury Department released proposed regulations that would change how those longstanding requirements apply to schools recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3). The proposal would affect private elementary schools, secondary schools, colleges, universities and other educational…
