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Vernon the volunteer

 

 

 

Hi! I’m Vernon, and I’m a volunteer at a charitable organization. We’ve just gotten our 501(c)(3) status and don’t want to do anything to jeopardize it. We’re just not sure what that entails.

Can you help?

 

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Take this course and you will become a pro at:

  • Understanding the difference between nonprofit organizations and tax-exempt organizations;
  • Recognizing the organizational and operational tests required for section
    501(c)(3) tax-exempt status;
  • Distinguishing between private foundation and public charity status; and
  • Avoiding activities that can jeopardize an organization's 501(c)(3) status.

 

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The material in this computer-based training is for educational use only. It is not intended to establish Internal Revenue Service positions and may not be relied upon or cited as precedent.