Seton & Associates
  • Work
  • Firm
    • Examples of Engagements
    • About Us & Clients
    • Our Team
    • Applications
  • Digital Education
    • Papers
    • Blogs
    • Videos
    • Podcasts
  • Contact
Select Page

Why Didn’t Toms Shoes Set Up As A Not For Profit Entity?

by Seton_Tethos | Apr 18, 2012 | Uncategorized

Whether the general public knows it or not, Toms Shoes, yes, the famous Toms Shoes, is a not a nonprofit organization. In fact, it is a for profit enterprise that makes millions of dollars for its shareholders. Some of you who are interested in “cause marketing” and...

Legal Pitfalls of Internet Fundraising; The Charleston Principle Discussed

by Seton_Tethos | Apr 8, 2012 | Uncategorized

Charities who raise funds online may be wondering what legal obligations they have, amongst all the other concerns that they have in terms of raising funds. Why this might make matters more challenging; understanding the legal do’s and dont’s might make a life a...

10 Common Mistakes Celebrities Make When They Engage In Philanthropy

by Seton_Tethos | Apr 3, 2012 | Uncategorized

1. In lieu of receiving direct payment for services in making appearances, they will ask the payor to pay the “compensation” to their charity. This triggers a concept known as the “assignment of income” doctrine, resulting in tax the celebrity and ultimately less...

Recent Posts

  • A Step In The Right Direction For The Excise Tax
  • Why Celebrities* Should Steer Clear of Establishing Private Foundations
  • California Private Family Foundations (With Family Member Employees) should consider reorganizing in Delaware
  • Nonprofit Year-End Legal Checklist
  • KidsY Combinator: Inspiring Social Enterprise

Archives

  • January 2020
  • December 2019
  • November 2019
  • December 2018
  • April 2015
  • March 2015
  • February 2013
  • January 2013
  • December 2012
  • April 2012

White Papers

  • A Legal Guide to Corporate Philanthropy
  • Cause Marketing: Special Rules and Regulations
  • Dealing with Problems of Financially Distressed Exempt Organizations
  • Donor Advised Funds Outright Gifts and Private Foundations
  • Endowments and Supporting Organizations
  • Internet Fundraising Rules and Regulations
  • Nonprofit Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act
© 2020. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms & Agreements | Design by Tethos Creative