Nonprofit Compliance

Posted on December 7, 2017, by Harbor Compliance in Business Compliance, Nonprofit Compliance.

Demonstrating your organization’s good standing is a normal part of doing business. Whenever you open a bank account, expand into new states, or apply for a license, a certificate of good standing is usually part of the required paperwork. The … Read more

Posted on November 2, 2017, by Harbor Compliance in Nonprofit Compliance.

I’ve assisted in founding two nonprofits, helping fill out Form 1023 to get the ball rolling with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The last organization I assisted was the Chicago Brewseum, which is looking to build the most comprehensive … Read more

Posted on September 14, 2017, by Harbor Compliance in Nonprofit Compliance.

A preschool hosts an annual summer carnival for a scholarship fund. A community theater plans a silent auction to support the winter performance season. An animal shelter hosts a carwash at the county park to raise money for pets stranded … Read more

Posted on July 11, 2017, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants, Nonprofit Compliance.

Sure, you know we offer compliance solutions for nonprofits of all shapes and sizes. But did you know we’ve published over 3,000 pieces of content about compliance?

To save you … Read more

Posted on June 15, 2017, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants, Nonprofit Compliance.

Updated January 2019

“An active and engaged board is important to the success of a public charity and compliance with the tax law.”         – Compliance Guide for 501 (c)(3) Public Charities, IRS.gov

Ready to apply for 501(c)(3) status, … Read more

Posted on November 18, 2016, by Harbor Compliance in Nonprofit Compliance.

Starting a nonprofit is a great way to give back to your community and help those in need. No matter what your cause is, starting a nonprofit will help you support it. Government applications may seem like a lot of work … Read more

Posted on November 16, 2016, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants, Nonprofit Compliance.

You’ve worked hard this year. You’ve done an incredible job with your programming and have maximized the impact of each dollar raised. Your donors are impressed and spreading the word about your impact every way they know how – casual … Read more

Posted on June 22, 2016, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants, Nonprofit Compliance.

Updated December 2020

State charitable solicitation requirements affect nearly every charity that fundraises in at least some way. Simply being recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3) organization does not mean that a charity can fundraise limitlessly. Most states also … Read more

Posted on June 1, 2016, by Harbor Compliance in Fundraising and Grants, Nonprofit Compliance.

January 26, 2017 Update:

A new white paper is now available! Harbor Compliance and National Council of Nonprofits have announced a “Best Practices Partnership” and unveiled a resource guide to help nonprofits with often-misunderstood state fundraising registration requirements.

Download the … Read more

Posted on January 22, 2016, by Harbor Compliance in Industry News, Nonprofit Compliance.

The IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) recently submitted its 2015 Annual Report to the United States Congress. That report contained an analysis of Form 1023-EZ that the IRS released in July 2014 as a streamlined 501(c)(3) application. The findings in … Read more