The Internal Revenue Code divides organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) into two distinct tax categories - public charities and private foundations. A Section 501(c)(3) organization is classified as a public charity (1) by being a certain kind of institution, such as a church, university, or hospital, (2) by meeting one of two mathematical public support tests, or (3) by qualifying as a supporting organization to another public charity. Public charities are subject to substantially less regulation under federal tax law than private foundations, and therefore qualifying as a public charity is usually preferable. We help our clients obtain and maintain public charity status, and take advantage of the greater flexibility of operating as a public charity.
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. PT
Free for CalNonprofits members; $45 for not-yet-members
Join us for something new! We’re bringing together two of the state’s most experienced nonprofit legal minds to address some critical nonprofit legal basics and answer some of your most pressing nonprofit-related legal questions. Eric Gorovitz and David Levitt, both principals at nationally recognized Adler & Colvin, will discuss such issues as compliance, privacy and data security, fundraising regulations, lobbying, and employment law as it applies to nonprofits.
You can also help guide our discussion by submitting your own questions for Eric and David. What legal quandaries are keeping you up at night? Is it about your board? Are you 501(c)4 curious? Let CalNonprofits know via the registration form, and we’ll do our best to respond to as many questions as possible. CEO Jan Masaoka will be on hand to help us sort through our sector’s most pressing concerns.
Ingrid Mittermaier will discuss what’s behind the trend of major asset donations to non-501(c)(3) charities; types of tax-exempt/philanthropic vehicles (501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), 501(c)(6), taxable nonprofit corporation, philanthropic LLC); major differences in governance, tax treatment, and regulatory oversight and restrictions; and planning opportunities in light of those differences.
“Creative Philanthropy: Impact (ESG) Investing, Donor Advised Funds, Program
Related Investments and More”
10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. PT | Room 302 – Beckler, Level 3
In this program, we will explain and explore the latest trends in philanthropy impact investing, including: use of donor-advised funds; program and mission-related investments; and ESG (environmental, social, and governance) investing, among others. We will discuss the ways in which these vehicles and methods are being used, including: supporting diversity and other change efforts in media; social justice movements; climate change efforts, and more. We will focus as well on how to maximize efforts in these areas, both from the charity and the business sides, as well as issues of which to be aware, including private benefit and inurement.
Co-Presenters:
Explore the latest in policy and regulation from the US Government in an effort to answer the question: What just happened? You’ll be the first to know about topics like donor-advised fund regulations, end-of-year legislation, and what is Congress likely to do next? What about those expiring incentives for charitable giving, will they be renewed? Meanwhile, the Supreme Court continues to unwind the regulatory powers of the executive branch.
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. CT
Co-Presenter: Alex Reid, Baker & Hostetler LLP
Thu 10/27 || 1:30 – 2:45 pm ( 75 minutes) || Breakout Sessions Block 1
Riskspotting: Catching (and Resolving) the Red Flags With New Projects: Karl Mill and Ehsan Ali, Mill Law Center; Jinna Kwak, Adler & Colvin
If you have any questions about breakout sessions or anything else about the event, please email fiscalsponsors (at) gmail.com.