Nonprofit Issues, Inc.

06/03/2026

Q: May a fundraiser hired by a 501(c)(3) also work as a fundraiser for an associated 501(c)(4) social welfare org. and a political action committee if the salary comes from the (c)(3)? Our answer: https://www.nonprofitissues.com/to-the-point/may-charity-fundraiser-work-c4-and-pac

06/02/2026

Q: In light of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision regarding stormwater runoff fees being taxes from which nonprofits are exempt (See Nonprofit Issues®, “University Exempt From Paying Stormwater Runoff Charge.”), what actions should a nonprofit organization consider? Our answer:

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05/28/2026

Q: May a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that rents space to the public rent to a political party or candidate for a rally? Can it give the politicians a special rate? Our answer:
https://www.nonprofitissues.com/to-the-point/may-501c3-nonprofit-rent-facility-political-rally

05/27/2026

Q: What documents should be left behind when an entire board of directors resigns from a Homeowners Association? Our answer:

Nonprofit Issues® has been a leading provider of news, programming and insight on nonprofit law and governance for more than 30 years."

05/26/2026

Q: What if our doesn’t meet the one-third public support test? Our answer:

Nonprofit Issues® has been a leading provider of news, programming and insight on nonprofit law and governance for more than 30 years."

05/21/2026

Q: A friend’s tiny gets less than $10,000 of donations per year and files the 990-N e-postcard as his annual report to the IRS. He puts most of the money in himself. How does he prove he is a public charity and not a private foundation? Our answer: https://www.nonprofitissues.com/to-the-point/how-does-small-charity-assure-public-charity-status

05/19/2026

Q: You have talked about the possibility of dissolving a nonprofit having financial difficulties. Do you think a fiscal sponsorship arrangement would be an answer? Our answer:

Nonprofit Issues® has been a leading provider of news, programming and insight on nonprofit law and governance for more than 30 years."

05/18/2026

Our wants to join an online retailer’s affiliate program to raise funds. We will get a commission on the retailer’s sale of products. What legal considerations should we be aware of to ensure compliance with nonprofit tax requirements? Our answer:

Nonprofit Issues® has been a leading provider of news, programming and insight on nonprofit law and governance for more than 30 years."

05/14/2026

Q: May a member of the board of directors of a execute a program-related investment contract with another nonprofit when the director also sits on the board of the other nonprofit? Our answer: https://www.nonprofitissues.com/to-the-point/may-director-execute-contract-another-nonprofit-where-also-director

05/12/2026

Q: The President of our corporation has submitted her resignation, much to the distress of the rest of the Board. What happens if we refuse to accept it? Our answer:

Nonprofit Issues® has been a leading provider of news, programming and insight on nonprofit law and governance for more than 30 years."