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Mission Drift – How Is My Christian Organization Doing?

Mission Drift – How Is My Christian Organization Doing?

by MB Team | Oct 28, 2025 | Church, MB Report, NonProfits & Foundations

As an attorney representing many churches and not for profit ministries and sitting on some of their boards, I have the opportunity to see firsthand many of the successes, failures and challenges that commonly confront these ministries. One challenge that stands out...
Applicability And Compliance With The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) For Not-For-Profit Corporations In A Nutshell 

Applicability And Compliance With The Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) For Not-For-Profit Corporations In A Nutshell 

by MB Team | Apr 9, 2024 | Business Law, MB Report, NonProfits & Foundations

The United States Corporate Transparency Act (“CTA”) became effective January 1, 2024, and requires corporations to file annually a report as to its ownership and control. with the Federal Government. Why should organizations, including certain not for profit...
Tailor-Made Giving: Setting Up a Private Operating Foundation

Tailor-Made Giving: Setting Up a Private Operating Foundation

by MB Team | Aug 3, 2021 | NonProfits & Foundations

In this article, we will discuss why someone may want to set up a private operating foundation, how to do so with the help of attorneys like those at Mauck & Baker, and if this option is right for you in your gift planning process. What is a private foundation?...
The Top Legal Threats to Your 501(c)(3) and How to Navigate Them

The Top Legal Threats to Your 501(c)(3) and How to Navigate Them

by MB Team | Jun 9, 2021 | NonProfits & Foundations

Not-for-profit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are exempt from federal income taxes. However, this exemption is a privilege rather than a right, and the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) may ultimately revoke a nonprofit’s federal income tax status under certain...
Charitable Solicitation Rules You Need to Know

Charitable Solicitation Rules You Need to Know

by MB Team | Nov 4, 2020 | NonProfits & Foundations

Charitable solicitation is more complex than just asking for donations. In fact, there are a number of essential regulatory procedures that nonprofits must stay up to date with to stay within the laws of charitable solicitation. Currently, 39 states and the District...

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