Churches and Homeschool Groups
How to keep your church happy with your group and how to keep your church out of trouble with the tax man!
Category Nonprofit status
Does your homeschool group have fundraisers? You may need to register in your state
If your homeschool group holds a fundraiser, you probably need to register in your state.
How does the IRS see my homeschool support group?
Your homeschool support group is probably a social club in the eyes of the IRS. Social clubs can get automatic tax exempt status without applying, but they must maintain that tax-free status.
Self-declared tax exempt status for 501c3 homeschool groups
How a homeschool group can "self declare" its tax exempt status.
Should my homeschool group be a nonprofit or a for-profit business?
A woman asks if her Classical Conversations homeschool program should be a for-profit business or a nonprofit organization.
Keep Up To Date on State Filings for Your Homeschool Nonprofit
The most common state reports that homeschool nonprofit organizations need to file.
Are 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(7) the only options for a homeschool group?
There are several options for homeschool groups, but the vast majority of homeschool organizations are 501(c)(3) educational organizations.
What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About Tax Exempt Status
It’s easier than ever to get tax-exempt status. Should your group apply?
What Homeschool Leaders Don’t Know About Non Profit Status
What does it take to be a nonprofit? Only two things!
Accepting in-kind donations of equipment or services
Carol, My homeschool group (a 501c3 nonprofit) was donated $500 in science equipment. How to I record a gift like this in my record keeping? We use QuickBooks. How wonderful to receive such a generous donation. As a 501(c)(3)…