LLCs can accept donations, but these contributions are treated as taxable business income. Donations to LLCs are not tax-deductible for donors. Proper documentation and record-keeping are essential for compliance. State-specific laws may regulate donation solicitation by LLCs.
Charities Bureau The Office of the New York State Attorney General regulates nonprofit organizations and fundraisers and provide them with helpful resources. In addition, we protect nonprofits and their donors from fraud and ensure that charitable donations are used as the donor intended.
Formation of a New Nonprofit: Three Main Steps Draft and file the Certificate of Incorporation with the NY Department of State. This document includes. Prepare by-laws for your board to adopt. Fill out and file the application for tax exemption (Form 1023 or 1023-EZ) with the IRS.
Virtually all states allow an LLC to be organized for any lawful purpose—unlike for-profit corporation statutes which typically require a “business” purpose. Moreover, as noted above, four states authorize nonprofit LLCs.
The nonprofit LLC is an option in some states for groups working in the nonprofit sector. However, in New York, you are limited to forming a nonprofit corporation to acquire tax exemption. At Lawyer For Business, we are business lawyers with extensive experience in New York State.
For LLCs owned by a nonprofit, it also may or may not be desirable to use a name closely similar to the nonprofit's name.
Charities Bureau The Office of the New York State Attorney General regulates nonprofit organizations and fundraisers and provide them with helpful resources. In addition, we protect nonprofits and their donors from fraud and ensure that charitable donations are used as the donor intended.
Charity Fraud Agency: New York State Attorney General. Division: New York State Attorney General Local Office. Phone Number: (212) 416-8000. Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM.
The Nonprofit Coordinating Committee of New York, Inc., (NPCC) is the voice and information source for New York nonprofits. NPCC is an umbrella organization representing and serving some 1,400 member nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations throughout New York City, Long Island and Westchester.