Compliance - GivingArc

Nonprofit Expense Reimbursement Policy: IRS Accountable Plan Rules + Template

GivingArc July 31, 2026 No Comments

How to write a nonprofit expense reimbursement policy that meets IRS accountable plan rules — the 30/60/120 timeline, receipt limits, and a copy-paste template.

Nonprofit Compliance Checklist: Federal + State (2026)

GivingArc July 26, 2026 No Comments

A practical nonprofit compliance checklist — annual federal and state filings, a month-by-month calendar, and a free tool to find your state’s agencies.

Nonprofit Cash Flow Statement: Example + How to Read It

GivingArc July 25, 2026 No Comments

What a nonprofit cash flow statement shows — a complete worked example, direct vs indirect methods, and the three numbers your board should read first.

Nonprofit Bookkeeping: The Complete Guide (2026)

GivingArc July 21, 2026 No Comments

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: 12 Steps (2026)

GivingArc July 18, 2026 No Comments

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

W-9 for Nonprofits: How to Fill It Out — and When to Collect One

GivingArc July 14, 2026 No Comments

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.

Donation Acknowledgment Letters: IRS Rules, Deadlines, and 4 Copy-Paste Templates

GivingArc July 8, 2026 No Comments

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

Nonprofit Audit Requirements: Federal, State & Grant Rules

Min Kim CPA April 27, 2026 No Comments

Understand nonprofit audit requirements in 2026. Learn federal thresholds, state revenue triggers,

Nonprofit Audit Preparation Checklist: 2026 Complete Guide

Min Kim CPA April 11, 2026 No Comments

Master your nonprofit audit preparation checklist with our comprehensive 2026 guide. Includes 90-day timeline,

How to File Form 990 Step by Step: Complete Guide

Min Kim CPA April 6, 2026 No Comments

Learn how to file Form 990 step by step with our comprehensive 2026 guide. Expert tips on deadlines, schedules,

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