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Nonprofit Management: Accountability

Q: How long does it take for Forms 990 to appear on Foundation Center's website?

Q: How can I find information about a particular (non-grantmaking) charity?

Q: What activities can jeopardize a nonprofit organization’s tax-exempt status?

Q: Where can I find out who has donated money to a particular nonprofit organization?

Q: What do I do if I suspect that a charity is a fraud?

Q: How can I recognize and avoid grant or scholarship scams?

Q: Where can I find information on nonprofits’ responsibilities in regards to the USA PATRIOT Act and terrorism?

Q: Where can I learn about ethics in fundraising?

Q: How long should nonprofit organizations retain business-related records?

Q: Where can I find information on a board’s legal duties?

Q: Can a nonprofit organization conduct fundraising activities in multiple states?

Q: Where can I learn about nonprofit program evaluation?

Q: Where can I learn more about nonprofit audits?

Q: Can nonprofits engage in advocacy or lobbying efforts?

Q: Will foundations fund overhead or administrative costs for nonprofits? What is an acceptable overhead rate?

Q: Where can I learn more about making a nonprofit annual report?

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