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The 4 Core Nonprofit Financial Statements & Their Insights

Pamela Grow

Because your organization cant turn a profit by definition, the goal of tracking your finances is to demonstrate to donors, funders, the government, and the community that youre using your funding responsibly to further your mission. Liabilities. Each nonprofit financial statement is divided into three sections. Net assets.

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What’s Your End-of-Year Strategy for Planned Gifts of Assets?

Blackbaud

He was a donor to one of our charity clients and we had talked about the possibility of gifting assets to reduce or eliminate tax liability. He was facing a significant tax liability if he didn’t get this completed before the calendar rolled into January. Bunching offers donors the possibility of minimizing tax liability.

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Why Are Nonprofits Experiencing An Insurance Crisis? And What Can the Nonprofit Sector Do About it?

Blue Avocado

Lower liability insurance limits First, the community-based nonprofit sector generally must carry lower limits of liability insurance. Most insurance companies have reinsurance in order to protect their solvency and transfer a portion of their liability to the reinsurer. The answer is fourfold.

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What’s the Cost Behind Starting a Nonprofit Organization in 2025?

Grant Writer Team

Your Nonprofit Organization’s Realistic Goal From legal fees and state filing fees to administrative expenses and initial program funding, the costs of starting a nonprofit in 2025 can vary greatly. Volunteer Training: Allocate funds for training materials and events, potentially costing $200 to $1,000.

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Nonprofit Financial Statements: An Overview + Top Insights

Pamela Grow

Nonprofits track the amount of funding allocated to different programs, projects, and organizational operations to show stakeholders that they’re using all revenue to further the mission. This section details your nonprofit’s funding sources and how much revenue you bring in from each source. Liabilities. Net assets.

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Do You Have to Pay Taxes on Grant Money?

GrantNews

Whether your grant is tax-free or taxable depends on its purpose and how the funds are used. Navigating the tax framework supporting grant money requires careful consideration to ensure compliance with IRS regulations and avoid potential tax liabilities. Funding assists individuals pursuing advanced degrees in any field.

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Reduce Food Waste & Improve Food Insecurity For Americans

GrantNews

The Food Donation Improvement Act reduces liability for donors who make food donations. This bipartisan legislation will reduce food waste and improve food insecurity by encouraging new public and private partnerships by expanding liability protection for food donors. However, there is good news. How, you may ask?

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