
What to Do if You Cannot Meet Your Contractual Obligations Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
Given the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and its impacts on businesses and the economy generally, many businesses are currently unable — or may eventually become unable — to perform contractual obligations. Force majeure is a little-known...
California Nonprofit Filing Requirements
As a California 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, you will have ongoing filing requirements. Here is a breakdown of the federal and California nonprofit filing requirements: IRS Form 990N. If your average gross receipts for the past 3 years is below...
Nonprofit Lobbying Laws
A common misconception is that 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organizations cannot engage in legislative advocacy, or lobbying. While nonprofit lobbying laws strictly prohibit tax-exempt nonprofit organizations from supporting or contributing to a political candidate,...
Can Nonprofits Sell Products to Generate a Revenue Stream?
Nonprofit organizations are finding it more and more challenging to access much needed capital to carry out their mission-related activities. With increasing competition for a decreasing supply of grants from institutions and the government, nonprofits have had to get...