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Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities
A publication of the Internal Revenue Service, this document addresses activities that may jeopardize a charity's exempt status, recordkeeping, required public disclosures, and other issues of importance to public charities.
Lessons Learned for Funders of Advocacy Efforts & Evaluations
In this report, the Colorado Trust and Innovation Network chronicle the Trust's strategy for funding advocacy and provide a strategic evaluation for their successes and failures.
Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Private Foundations
A guide provided by the IRS outlining the law and its restrictions, detailed reporting requirements, IRS forms that must be filed, and a summary of record-keeping obligations for private foundations.
What Every Grantmaker Should Know: Frequently Asked Legal Questions
This publication, from the Minnesota Council on Foundations, helps foundations maintain and improve the effectiveness of their work by providing resources to help them understand their legal requirements and obligations.