JVCPAPLLC 8/20/12 JVCPAPLLC 8/20/12

Detroit art museum wins taxpayer support (Audio NPR Marketplace)

The stagnant economy has crippled countless nonprofit museums and arts organizations over the last few years. Big donors and foundations can't commit as much cash, and local governments can't justify supporting culture when roads, schools and pensions are on the line.

The Detroit Institute of Arts is joining a small group of museums experimenting with a new way to fundraise. They've asked local taxpayers to chip in. Voters in three Michigan counties passed a tax increase -- known as a millage.

JVCPAPLLC 8/20/12 JVCPAPLLC 8/20/12

501(c)(4)s and Politics (The Brian Lehrer Show 08/20/12)

Pro Publica reporter, Kim Barker, talks about her reporting on the political activities of "social welfare" non-profits and how they're affecting the election.

JVCPAPLLC 8/16/12 JVCPAPLLC 8/16/12

International Activities of Domestic Charitable Organizations

IRS Educational video and transcipt on International Activities of Domestic Charitable Organizations

http://www.irsvideos.gov/InternationalActivitiesDomesticCharitableOrgs/

Wondering how foreign activities, grants and donations affect domestic tax-exempt organizations? Watch this FREE webinar to learn about:

What domestic charitable organizations can do abroad
Activities to avoid
Charitable deductions for donations used abroad
Rules for grants and grant making

JVCPAPLLC 8/16/12 JVCPAPLLC 8/16/12

Charitable Activities in a Foreign Country

Information from the Foundation Group on Charitable Activities in a Foreign Country

http://www.501c3.org/blog/charitable-activities-in-a-foreign-country/