Blog | Jonathan Grissom, Nonprofit Attorney

Special Charitable Contributions For Certain IRA Owners

As an alternative method for donating to a charity, certain taxpayers may transfer funds from their IRA to an eligible charitable organization. Learn more in this blog.

Charitable ContributionsJonathan Grissom, AttorneyOctober 16, 2018

Fiscal Sponsorships: A Time To Be Wary

Fiscal sponsorships have become common in the nonprofit sector. However, the sponsoring nonprofits often approach these relationships without proper care and diligence.

Fiscal SponsorshipsJonathan Grissom, AttorneyOctober 9, 2018

Nonprofit Corporations: Board Authority and Fiduciary Duties

Persons serving on boards of directors of California nonprofits are often unaware of the authority held by the board and the duties each director owes to the organization.

Board of DirectorsJonathan Grissom, AttorneyOctober 1, 2018

Treasury Department and IRS Announce Significant Reform to Protect Personal Donor Information to Certain Tax Exempt Organizations

On 7/16/2018, IRS announced it will no longer require certain tax-exempt organizations to file personally-identifiable information about donors as part of their annual return.

Tax ComplianceJonathan Grissom, AttorneyAugust 1, 2018

Regulations Regarding Nonprofit Raffles

Learn about the regulations charities in California must follow in order to conduct raffles to raise funds for beneficial or charitable purposes in the state.

FundraisingJonathan Grissom, AttorneyJune 21, 2018

Substantiating Charitable Contributions and Written Acknowledgements

Learn about substantiating charitable contributions and written acknowledgements in this blog by the California nonprofit lawyers at Henderson, Caverly and Pum LLP.

Charitable ContributionsJonathan Grissom, AttorneyJune 13, 2018

The Restriction of Political Campaign Intervention by Section 501(c)(3) Tax Exempt Organizations

Learn about political campaign restrictions placed upon 501(c)(3) organizations in this article.

Political CampaignsJonathan Grissom, AttorneyMarch 6, 2018

Important Deadlines For Your Nonprofit Organization’s Calendar

There are state and federal annual filing requirements for nonprofits. Know these deadlines to avoid risk of suspension, penalties, or loss of tax-exempt status.

Nonprofit ComplianceJonathan Grissom, AttorneyJanuary 5, 2018

International Grant Making by U.S. Public Charities

Learn about laws regarding international grant making by U.S. public charities in this blog by the nonprofit attorneys at Henderson, Caverly & Pum, LLP.

International OperationsJonathan Grissom, AttorneyDecember 4, 2017