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Nonprofit Compliance Guide

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Helps you navigate nonprofit compliance requirements including IRS filings, state registrations, donor acknowledgment rules, governance policies, and record retention. Covers both federal and state requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations.

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Nonprofit Compliance Guide

Helps you navigate nonprofit compliance requirements for filings, governance, and donor acknowledgment rules.

Usage

Ask for help with IRS filings, state registrations, compliance policies, or record retention requirements.

Examples

  • "What are the annual filing requirements for a 501(c)(3)?"
  • "How do I properly acknowledge a $5,000 donation?"
  • "What governance policies should our board adopt?"

Guidelines

  • File Form 990 by the 15th day of the 5th month after fiscal year end
  • Register in every state where you solicit donations
  • Provide written acknowledgment for gifts of $250 or more
  • Maintain conflict of interest and whistleblower policies
  • Retain financial records for at least 7 years