Bracha Eisenstat
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What is a fiscal sponsor, and when should a nonprofit offer fiscal sponsorship? Learn how fiscal sponsorship works, the legal and financial responsibilities involved, common sponsorship models, and the systems nonprofits need to manage sponsored projects successfully.
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A defunct chapter nonprofit can create compliance, financial, and reporting risks long after local operations stop. Learn the steps for nonprofit chapter dissolution, asset distribution, final filings, and compliance with group exemption requirements.
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Understanding the private foundation 5% payout requirement goes beyond simply distributing 5% of assets each year. This guide explains how to calculate the minimum distribution requirement, identify qualifying distributions, avoid common compliance mistakes, and prepare for Form 990-PF reporting.
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What is UBIT for nonprofits, and when does unrelated business income become taxable? Learn how unrelated business taxable income (UBTI) works, what activities trigger UBIT, when Form 990-T is required, and how nonprofit finance teams can strengthen compliance.
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For nonprofits where chapter activity is reported under the parent organization's EIN, a chapter filing its own Form 990 creates duplicate reporting, compliance confusion, and internal control gaps. Learn what finance teams should understand about single-EIN structures and how to prevent unauthorized chapter filings before they become bigger problems.
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Should your project pursue fiscal sponsorship or start its own nonprofit? Learn how funding needs, governance requirements, compliance responsibilities, and operational readiness influence the decision between fiscal sponsorship and nonprofit status for growing mission-driven organizations.
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Searching for the best nonprofit financial reporting tools 2026? This guide compares leading platforms for nonprofits of different sizes and explains what truly makes financial reporting board-ready, audit-ready, and decision-ready in today's operating environment.
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Many IRS 990 mistakes stem from inconsistent reporting across chapters, affiliates, governance records, and related entities. Learn the three most common Form 990 red flags that attract IRS scrutiny and how nonprofit finance leaders can reduce risk before filing season.
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Preparing for a nonprofit Single Audit A-133 starts long before auditors arrive. Learn who must comply, how federal expenditures are calculated, what documentation auditors request, and how to build an audit-ready process that reduces year-end stress.
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A practical guide for associations and multi-chapter nonprofits transitioning from fragmented legacy banking to a modern platform without losing chapter trust, visibility, or operational continuity. Learn how to reduce governance risk, structure oversight, and modernize chapter financial management with less disruption.