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Are 501(c)(4) Organizations Eligible for Grants?

Grant Writer Team

Furthermore, it is vital to read and re-read your grant application before submission to guarantee the grant-maker receives a compelling proposal from your organization. Unlike 501(c)(3) charities, these organizations can engage in lobbying and political advocacy if related to their mission. What makes a 501(c)(4) Unique?

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How we all benefit from nonprofits every day 

Candid

There are numerous nonprofits helping affected individuals and families to find medical and educational assistance, lobby for more research, or provide support and compassion. Disability services: More than one in four U.S. adults have at least one disability, and 70% of disabilities are non-apparent.

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​A nonprofit Swiss Army knife: How fiscal sponsorship works to help advance shared goals

Candid

At a time when new organizations are seeing significant delays in the review of their 501(c)(3) applications and when we need fresh approaches to solving challenges, fiscal sponsorship can play a crucial role. Fiscal sponsors in the United States currently steward over $2.6 billion, supporting an estimated 40,000 distinct projects.

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Ideas to Keep in Mind When Working On A Grant Application

Grant Writer Team

If you do not, your application may be rejected. Start Early: The earlier you begin the application process, the more time you have to fix errors and ensure the proposal is finished to your satisfaction. Leave enough time to perfect the application and increase your odds of success. They might consider this lobbying!

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How Lessons Learned From Fighting Food Insecurity Can Help Your Nonprofit

Blue Avocado

Once you have identified what resources you are saving and how you think they should be utilized, do your due diligence to make sure you’re following all applicable federal, state, and local laws as well as relevant court decisions. After many years of lobbying and hard work, the GSA was passed, enabling all parties to help people.

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A Guide for Private Foundations: Tax Exemption and 990-PF Filing Requirements

Blue Avocado

Once these requirements have been met and the application has been approved, an organization is generally recognized as tax-exempt. Similarly, involvement in lobbying activities by private foundations is also limited. Applying for Tax-Exempt Status To be recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, you will need to submit an application.

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Upcoming Webinar on December 1: Legislative Matching with the Cicero API

Tech Soup

Pacific time, to learn about how the Cicero Legislative Information API can be integrated into websites, databases, and mobile applications to match addresses to district IDs, district maps, and contact information of elected officials. Space is limited, so register for this informative webinar today!