TAX EXEMPT

IRS Site For Tax Exempt Organizations - This site provides information regarding the requirements for tax-exempt organizations, how to apply for recognition of tax-exempt status by the IRS, and the annual filing requirements for tax-exempt organizations.

Government Regulators - A list of links to each government agency (state and federal) which regulates charitable organizations.  Prepared by the NCIB (link below).

FAQs - An IRS site.  Some of the most frequently asked questions regarding tax-exempt organizations.

Tax-Exempt Organizations Tax Kit - Published by the IRS.  This is a packet of federal forms and publications for tax-exempt organizations.

IRS Publication 78 - Searchable on-line version of IRS Publication 78 which contains the list of organizations that have been recognized as exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3).

Council on Foundations - The Council on Foundations is an association of foundations and corporations that serves the public good by promoting and enhancing responsible and effective philanthropy. Includes a directory of community foundations and information on establishing a foundation.

National Charities Information Bureau - Promotes informed giving and charitable integrity. Provides information that enables contributors to make sound giving decisions.  Every charity should be familiar with the NCIB's Standards in Philanthropy, which are available on the NCIB web site.

GuideStar - GuideStar is a free service with information on the programs and finances of more than 620,000 American charities and nonprofit organizations.  You may wish to check your organization's listing to ensure accuracy.

National Center for Nonprofit Boards - A nonprofit organization which provides educational programs, consulting services, and publications on all aspects of nonprofit governance.

Philanthropic Advisory Service - A service of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc. Provides

  • information about specific charities that solicit nationally or have national or international programs
  • publications to help donors make giving decisions
  • tips on charitable giving and tax deductions
  • voluntary standards for charitable solicitations

Other Links Of Interest

About.com - Guide to Nonprofit Charitable Organizations
Alliance for Nonprofit Management
America's Charities

American Society of Association Executives

Association of Small Foundations

Charity Careers

Chronicle of Philanthropy

Church Fundraising That Works

Contributions Magazine

Council on Foundations

The Foundation Center

GrantMatch.com

Impact Online

Internet Nonprofit Center

National Center for Family Philanthropy

National Charities Information Bureau

National Civic League

National Society of Fund-Raising Executives

National Urban League

Nonprofit GENIE

Nonprofit Managers Library

Nonprofit Resource Guide: A Directory of Organizations Serving Nonprofit Managers

Non-profit Nuts & Bolts

United Way of America
Youth on Board