Non-Profit--Sports

[UnidenGeorge]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New Jersey

Recently members in our organization was informed that the current board and past board members have yet not filed taxes for our organization since 2000. Tax ID was given in in December, 2000. I've searched on the IRS website and was told that the organization is "recognized." what does that mean? Can we have fundraisers and ask for donated items even-though and give them a donation letter, since we haven't filed but recognized. Also this org done a huge fundraiser for another "foundation" using their tax id for all who donated to this "foundation." Is that legal? I thought each organization/association is restricted using their tax id for the sole purpose of the organization. Can the "donated monies" be deposited in the in the association/organization bank account. How about 50/50 raffles? Just found out that they do 50/50 raffle, without a raffle license. Is the place of business responsible to make sure they have a license? What are the penalities if both, association/business? How does anyone go about getting a raffle license. Too many questions that need answers. Can this association do any business such as write out donation letters when we haven't filed any taxes to date, but we're recognized---does it matter? What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? New Jersey

 

[tranquility]

I don't know if, as a matter of law, you are no longer "non-profit" without notification. But, one of the regulations has a non-profit lose their status if they fail to file returns for three years.

You better get a tax professional file the returns and inquire specifically over your status.

 

[UnidenGeorge]

thanks..but

who can I contact to make sure this organization is in good status. When I called the IRS I was told they are recognized (?). I'm assuming being recognized by the IRS mean the org is registered. More importantely, raffles without a license, and fundraisers not affilicated with the "tax id," the org name was used benefiting an individual "foundation." Something doesn't seem right--

 

[tranquility]

You may need to do correspondence. That's why I suggested a tax professional. If you're talking about big money, I recommend you do that immediately. It doesn't seem right and, by regulations, you are no longer a non-profit.

 

[jack705]

I am sure it is a amazing & interesting case in its nature that you carry it for a long time, as advise above its social & mental issue rather legal.

 

[cyjeff]

I am sure it is a amazing & interesting case in its nature that you carry it for a long time, as advise above its social & mental issue rather legal.

Okay...

Like every other post... you sign in to give some barely legible statement.

I don't know what you are trying to prove, but if you can't help the discussion, leave it alone.