IRS Releases Tips for Form 990
The Internal Revenue Service has issued the final two in a series of filing tips designed to help charities prepare their Form 990 informational tax return. The IRS redesigned the Form 990 for the 2008 tax year. The tips explain how to fill out two attachments to the form, Schedule A: Public…
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Bill Would Simplify Foundation Taxes
Rep. John Lewis and other Congressional leaders are pushing a plan they say will encourage grant makers to give more.
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$500-Million Pledge Draws Scorn for Goldman Sachs
The investment bank Goldman Sachs has pledged $500-million to help develop small businesses and train entrepreneurs, a much-scrutinized decision that some critics say is designed to improve the company’s image. The financial-services company announced its program, which it said would create or…
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Study Says Few Foundations Use Data to Evaluate Themselves
Few foundations use data to evaluate themselves, report says
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Where Should President Obama’s Nobel Prize Money Go?
Where should President Obama’s Nobel Prize money go?
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Foundations Increase Support for Climate-Change Prevention
Foundations increase support for climate-change prevention
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Nonprofit Leaders Attend Obama Jobs Forum
Nonprofit leaders attend Obama jobs forum
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Ford Foundation Commits $80-Million to Help American Workers
Ford Foundation commits $80-million to help nonprofit workers
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‘Microvolunteering’ Under Fire
Does so-called microvolunteering hurt charitable efforts?
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Bank’s Employee Matching-Gift Program Cut
Bank of America reduces its employee matching gifts
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