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That denial sounds incredibly frustrating and suspect. With the current political climate, it would not be surprising if financial institutions are quietly flagging DEI-focused nonprofits as “risky” without admitting it. You might want to try a smaller, mission-aligned merchant processor rather than the big banks. Have you reached out to other nonprofits with similar missions to see if they have faced the same issue?
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For Question 1…
Yes, they are. Every Form 990 must be signed by an officer under penalty of perjury, attesting that the return is true, correct, and complete to the best of their knowledge. This applies to both the main return and all attached schedules, including Schedule B.
For Question 2…
You are absolutely right. The dollar amounts on Schedule B are not confidential and must be disclosed publicly. Only the contributor names and addresses are protected from public inspection. The amounts themselves help donors and watchdogs see where funding is concentrated.
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Tough spot. 501(c)(6) organizations are not charities, so they are not required to disclose contributor information publicly. Your best bet is to formally request their Form 990, as the IRS requires that to be available for inspection. If they still refuse, you can file a complaint with the IRS.
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The same rules apply to nonprofits since we follow the same tax code. If the meal is for your convenience as the employer, it is not deductible and could be taxable to employees. Mid-day meetings usually count as convenience, so yes, you might need to run it through payroll
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Great question, Angelica. We absolutely use materiality as our guide. If that donated software or pro bono service would matter to a board member or donor, it goes in. If not, we track it internally and move on. Saves so much headache.
What is your threshold for deciding what is “material” enough?