The IRS and Cooperative Fundraising
Links to an explanation of the IRS rules regarding fundraising.
Links to an explanation of the IRS rules regarding fundraising.
Many homeschool organizations depend on fund raisers to help run their homeschool co-ops and support groups. These fund raisers could actually harm a group's chances of obtaining tax exempt status.
I’m considering starting a homeschool group. How did you decide on a co-op with all volunteer teachers versus an academy with hired teachers? I think I have some moms who would be interested in participating, but I really don’t know…
Are you confused by the jargon used with nonprofits? Many homeschool leaders get confused by these titles and the roles they have in a homeschool nonprofit organizations, so I created a visual way to explain these terms using a Venn…
Homeschool groups should not call a fee discount a scholarship.
Can a homeschool parent take the Educators Expense deduction?
Are homeschool co-op fees tax deductible?
Carol Topp discusses "Who's Afraid of the IRS?" and discusses how the IRS sees homeschool co-ops.
How the IRS sees homeschool support groups and co-ops
Ideas for easy fundraising for homeschool groups