This article presents general guidelines for Georgia nonprofit organizations as of the date written and should not be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney to address your particular situation. By Kathryn B. Solley, Nelson Mullins Riley and Scarborough, LLP In the past, employers, including nonprofits, were prohibited from reimbursing employee health care premiums. With the institution of ICHRAs, which are explained in more detail below, beginning on January 1, 2020, employers are once again permitted …

Have you ever thought about combining with an organization that does similar work or serves the same clients? There are many factors to consider when deciding whether to merge two nonprofit 501(c)(3)s. During this webcast we will explore best practices and lessons learned. Nonprofit mergers are complex and if not done properly can result in a lot of wasted energy, resources and goodwill. We will also discuss the legal process of a merger and when to get …

Updated January 3, 2025 Remember that tote bag you got when you made a donation to public radio? Did you know that the IRS cares about the value of that bag? According to the IRS, if something of value is given to a donor in exchange for the donation (a “quid pro quo”), then the donor can only take a tax deduction for the amount of the donation less the value of the item given. But the …

Meet Kia Dolby, PBPA’s newest staff member, and Communications Manager. Kia Dolby has been living and working in Atlanta for almost twenty years. She spent her early career working as a designer for IBM and several Atlanta-based marketing firms. She then transitioned to working as a communications director and online project manager. Kia has extensive consumer goods experience and has worked as a product designer and developer. Kia attended Florida A & M University where she studied …

Having access to clean water is something that many people take for granted, but almost 18 million people in Kenya do not have access to clean water. Over 3,100 Kenyan children die every year from diarrhea caused by unsafe water and poor sanitation. Founded by Amy and Clay Churchill, Just One Africa’s mission is to care for vulnerable children in Kenya by providing access to clean water and by partnering with local leaders to provide sustainable solutions …

Since January 1 over 700 attorneys have volunteered for new matters for our nonprofit clients! Click here for a list of individuals who have volunteered so far this year. To: William Cloherty, Elavon From: Georgia CASA William was always accessible, responsive, and very patient (he never made us feel that we were asking a “dumb” question) I was so grateful for his time and expertise, as he certainly made this process a lot easier. Most significantly, because …