Non-Profit Organization Services

Tax-Exempt Status Management

We offer comprehensive support to set up and maintain your non-profit’s tax-exempt status by handling all IRS reporting requirements. 

Annual IRS Requirements:

  • Form 990 and related documents
  • Income Statement: Includes specific categories like donations, salaries, postage, rent.
  • Balance Sheet: Details cash, accounts receivable, accounts payable.
  • Functional Expense Statement:  Allocates expenses to program services, fundraising, or operations.
  • Individual Program Expense Statement: Reports expenses for each program or service.
  • Revenue Support Schedules: Details sources of income such as charitable donations, membership fees, investment income.

Our Services

 
  • Review and compile your financial statements.
  • Design, install, and maintain your accounting system.
  • Weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly payroll preparation.
  • Payroll tax preparation and deposits.
  • Training for your accounting personnel.
  • Complete and file your non-profit status application.
  • Train your board on non-profit financial statements and budgeting practices.
  • Prepare and file Forms 990 and 990T.
  • Prepare start-up documentation, including incorporation, federal employee identification number (FEIN), and payroll setup with federal and state agencies.
  • For churches: Prepare pastoral housing allowance and other benefit documentation.

Starting a New Non-Profit Organization

We assist in preparing your 501(c)(3) application for tax-exempt status with the following:

Required Documents:

  • Articles of Incorporation: Include Exempt Purpose Statement and Dissolution Statement as described in IRS Code section 501(c)(3).

  • Employer Identification Number (EIN).

  • By-laws of the Organization.

  • Minutes of Board Meetings.

  • Board Members Information: Names, addresses, and resumes.

  • Active Members Information: Names and addresses.

  • Inventory of Assets: Cash, furniture, equipment, property, pledges.

  • Inventory of Liabilities: Mortgages, accounts payable, loans.

  • Rent/Lease Agreements and Contracts.

  • Financial Statements: Revenue and expense statements for the last four years or as far back as available.

  • Written Reason for Formation and History of the Organization.

  • Mission Statement: For religious organizations, include Statement of Faith or Beliefs.

  • Activities, Operations, and Programs Documentation: Statement of purpose, food programs, fundraisers, promotional materials.

  • Financial Support Documentation: Sources of revenue including contributions, tithes, offerings, fundraisers.

  • Fundraising Program Descriptions.

  • RS Processing/Filing Fee.

Additional Services:

We are happy to prepare any of these documents and provide additional help as needed.

 

We are here to help you with all of your non-profit organization needs! Please schedule a meeting with us here.