Nonprofit accounting,
without the jargon.

Nonprofit bookkeeping explained — fund accounting basics, a monthly close checklist, a sample chart of accounts, real costs, and how books feed the 990.

How to become a nonprofit organization in 12 steps — state incorporation, Form 1023 costs and timelines, plus the first-year filings most guides skip.

How your 501(c)(3) fills out Form W-9 — the right tax classification, exempt payee code 1 — plus the new $2,000 1099 threshold that starts in 2026.

A donor from last spring — $500, one of your larger individual gifts — forwards you a note from her CPA:

Audit vs review vs compilation for nonprofits: what each level of assurance means, what each costs, and how to know which one you actually need.

QuickBooks for nonprofits: is it the right fit, which version you need, how to set it up for fund accounting, and what it costs — the TechSoup discount.

Church accounting and bookkeeping made simple — designated funds, tithes and offerings, the pastor housing allowance, and why most churches don’t file Form 990.

What does a nonprofit treasurer do? A plain guide to the role, the core duties, what goes in a treasurer’s report, and how it differs from bookkeeping.

How do nonprofits make money? A clear look at nonprofit revenue — donations, grants, earned income, investments — and how each affects your books and taxes.

Thinking of switching your nonprofit’s bookkeeper or accounting firm? A step-by-step guide to changing providers without losing your data or your books.

Do nonprofits pay taxes? 501(c)(3) status exempts most income tax — but not payroll taxes, UBIT, or every state sales tax. Here’s what you still owe.

Nonprofit bookkeeper vs accountant vs CPA: which does your organization actually need? Who does what, who can file your Form 990, and when to hire each.