by Seton_Tethos | Jan 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
In an effort to harmonize the foundation world and to avoid frequent attempts at creative re-classifications of foundations, the federal government has now ratified (with the President’s signature) a modification to Section 4940 of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”)....
by Seton_Tethos | Dec 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
One of the great moments in a celebrity’s career is that pinnacle moment where they can do some “good”. It is actually a tremendous honor and most big celebrities do so with vigor, appreciation, passion and commitment (like they would in their professional careers) to...
by Seton_Tethos | Nov 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Not surprisingly, most California-based family foundations establish their charitable corporations in the State of California. And also, not unexpectedly, most board member directors of California-based family foundations consist exclusively (or almost exclusively) of...
by Seton_Tethos | Dec 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
While Santa is making his list and checking it twice, now is the time to do the same for your nonprofit organization! Here are a few tips to get you started and keep you off the IRS naughty list. #1 Annual Meeting Every year your nonprofit board needs to meet...
by Seton_Tethos | Apr 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
While it just happened a couple of years ago, it is very fresh that Y Combinator, the top incubator in Silicon Valley has now opened its doors to charitable and social enterprises. Who would have thought that techies wanted to save the world too! Article
by Seton_Tethos | Mar 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit handed down a pair of decisions in Girl Scouts of Manitou Council, Inc. (“GS Chapter”) v. Girl Scouts of the United States of America (“GS National”). In short, GS National determined that “realignment” was necessary...
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