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Can we fund raise and then distribute the proceeds?

I am organizing a history tour of the East Coast for some homeschooling families.  We would like to do some fundraising to help us with the cost of the tour (most businesses require an EIN to participate with their fundraiser…

  • Carol Topp
  • 11/29/2022
  • IRS Issues, Paying workers

Penalties for failing to file 1099-NEC

I learned of a former Classical Conversations (CC) Director that left CC and started a nonprofit homeschool group in spring 2021. She forgot to file Form 1099-NEC for her 6 CC tutors that she paid in early 2021. The Form…

  • Carol Topp
  • 11/22/2022
  • Boards

How to prepare board members for transition

A question was asked on the I am a Homeschool Group Leader Facebook group regarding planning for a transition. One issue I’d like to hear about on your podcast is how to choose board members, and prepare them well for…

  • Carol Topp
  • 11/15/2022
  • 501(c)(3) status, Money & Budgets

Finding grants for your homeschool group

Nicole Doyle, a homeschool leader from Georgia, shared with me several places where she received grants for her homeschool group: WalMart Foundation gave her group $500 Target gave $350 for field trips Publix (grocery store) gave Nicole’s homeschool group $200…

  • Carol Topp
  • 11/08/2022
  • Paying workers

Biden DoL changes factors used to determine Independent Contractor staus

The factors that determine if a worker is an employee or an Independent Contractor are changing AGAIN! On October 13, 2022 the Biden Administration’s Department of Labor has proposed a change from an “economic realities” test that many consider more…

  • Carol Topp
  • 11/01/2022
  • 501(c)(3) status

IRS Form 1023-EZ may begin requiring attachments

I have found the IRS Streamlined Application for 501c3 status, Form 1023-EZ, a wonderful, fast way to get tax exempt status for hundreds of homeschool groups and other nonprofits. But, the Form 1023-EZ has its problems and critiques. One critique…

  • Carol Topp
  • 10/25/2022
  • Fund raising, Nonprofit status

Soliciting funds, donations and fund raising

A homeschool leaders wishes to "solicit funds" and asks if she needs 501c3 status first.

  • Carol Topp
  • 09/20/2022
  • Burn Out, Co-ops

What is the most intimidating thing about launching a homeschool group?

A group of homeschool leaders was recently polled with the question: What was most intimidating thing about launching a new homeschool group? Here are their replies: Finding a board of unrelated people. Some of the comments included that the board…

  • Carol Topp
  • 09/13/2022
  • Fund raising, Nonprofit status

Your state wants your nonprofit to register

Many homeschool groups breath a sigh of relief when they get 501 tax exempt status from the IRS! But only a few realize that their government paperwork is not over! 41 states require nonprofits to register with their state when…

  • Carol Topp
  • 08/09/2022
  • Boards, Co-ops, Paying workers, Volunteers

Paying homeschool co-op leaders

Paying co-op leaders in a homeschool group

  • Carol Topp
  • 08/02/2022
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