Public Charities
Articles
Fiscal Sponsorship: Six Ways To Do It Right
The Exempt Organization Tax Review 604 (1993)
Authored by: Gregory L. Colvin
To obtain a copy of Mr. Colvin's book on fiscal sponsorship (Second Edition, 2005) and for updated information, visit www.fiscalsponsorship.com.
Legal Issues Involved in Charitable Fundraising
March 2007
Authored by: Robert A. Wexler
Links
Independent Sector A leadership forum for public charities, private foundations, and corporate giving programs. This site includes research and publications regarding charitable giving, volunteering, and other aspects of the charitable sector.
IRS Webpage: Internal Revenue Service's Stay Exempt - Tax Basics for 501(c)(3)s Online training tool to help keep an organization’s exempt status intact. It consists of five interactive courses addressing tax-exempt status, unrelated business income, employment issues, the Form 990 tax return, and other required disclosures.
IRS Publication 4221-PC: Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities This IRS publication identifies general compliance requirements for public charities, including recordkeeping, reporting, and disclosure obligations. It also addresses activities that could jeopardize a public charity's tax-exempt status.
Memos
Public Charity Status Under Internal Revenue Code Section 509(a)(3): The Supporting Organization