Page de couverture de 143: Anonymized Juicy Gossip | What Happens If You Don't Do the Nonprofit Filings?

143: Anonymized Juicy Gossip | What Happens If You Don't Do the Nonprofit Filings?

143: Anonymized Juicy Gossip | What Happens If You Don't Do the Nonprofit Filings?

Écouter gratuitement

Voir les détails du balado

À propos de cet audio

 What would you do if you inherited a nonprofit… with 20 years of missing paperwork? It’s Jess Birken here, and I’m back with my co-host Meghan to dig into one of the messiest listener questions yet. A nonprofit has been operating off the radar for decades, and it's time to figure out what happens next. Real Listener Question: "I just took on the treasurer role for a family nonprofit, but nothing’s been filed since 2005. The bank account is still under the name of a deceased board member. I’m wondering if I should just start over with a new nonprofit. Is that even possible?" This kind of thing happens more often than you’d expect. A well-meaning person takes on a board role and discovers the organization hasn't filed anything in decades. In this episode, Meghan and I unpack what to do when you find yourself in a nonprofit compliance nightmare. We cover how to figure out what kind of legal entity you’re actually dealing with, how to protect yourself, and how to decide whether to clean up the mess or start fresh. If you're the one caught holding the bag for a nonprofit with a messy past, this one's for you. What You'll Learn: Why nonprofit compliance is more complicated than for-profit businessesHow to tell if your organization is really a 501(c)(3)What happens when a nonprofit operates without filing for yearsWhen it makes more sense to start a new organization than try to fix the old oneWhy board training is essential, even for small nonprofitsWhat every board member should ask before agreeing to joinHow to stop stressing about the past and start moving forward Bottom line: If you inherit a messy nonprofit past, you are not alone. You can’t fix everything that came before you, but you can take charge today and make sure the future is solid. Resources from this Episode Nonprofit Health Check Up Tool: https://form.jotform.com/jessicabirken/nonprofit-health-check-upWhat Does It Mean To Be A Nonprofit Board Member? Article: https://birkenlaw.com/charity-therapy-podcast/what-does-it-mean-to-be-nonprofit-board-member/Previous Episode: What Happens When Your Nonprofit IRS Status Is Revoked: https://birkenlaw.com/charity-therapy-podcast/ct142/Episode Transcript: https://birkenlaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/CT143_Transcript.pdf Connect with Us Jess Birken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessbirken/Meghan Heitkamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meghan-heitkamp-829254115/ Listen & Engage Listen on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon MusicRate & Review on Apple Podcasts: Click "Ratings and Reviews" then "Write a Review"Send us your nonprofit questions: https://birkenlaw.com/podcast/#podcast-story Stay Connected Sign up for the Birken Law Email list: https://birkenlaw.com/signupFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
Pas encore de commentaire