The federal government responded with two important pieces of legislation, including the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. They both provide significant compliance changes, but more importantly, outline various tax changes, loan options, and additional assistance for independent schools.
Under ASU 2016-14, Presentation of Financial Statements of Not-for-Profit Entities, all nonprofit organizations are required to present an analysis of expenses by their function and natural expense classifications in one location.
By ROBERT J. GAFFNEY
Each year, approximately $300B is donated to nonprofit organizations in the United States. Since these contributions can be taken as deductions on individual tax returns, it is no wonder that the IRS has enacted some reporting standards for the acknowledgment of these contributions.
The passion for serving others is what drives most New Jersey nonprofit boards, leaders, and team members. Whether delivering social services to at-risk youth, career transition education for the unemployed, or providing food and shelter to the homeless, almost every community has a need to be filled.
