501(c)(3) Organizations
To help students understand the legal aspects of a 501(c)(3) organization and how they differ from other organizations.
Duration:
Print1 hour
Objectives:
Students will:
- Learn the vocabulary associated with 501(c)(3) organizations
- Understand tax ramifications of organizations that pay taxes and those that do not
- Distinguish between private and public foundations
Materials:
Representative from a local 501(c)(3) organization.
White, Benjamin T. (1991). The Foundation Desk Reference: A Compendium of Private Foundation Rules. Atlanta: Southeastern Council of Foundations. [https://www.philanthropysoutheast.org/foundation-desk-reference].
Instructions:
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Guest speaker from a local nonprofit presents a summary of responsibilities that a 501(c)(3) organization must follow and those things a 501(c)(3) must never do.
Assessment:
Class discussion; research reports on nonprofits.