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A Jargon-Free Guide to Low-Profit Limited Liability Companies (L3C)

NonProfit Hub

In this blend, an L3C is a private organization that does earn profits, but only so that it can conduct business to help a certain cause. Though L3Cs are socially conscious, they’re not tax-exempt , and donations and investments are not tax-deductible. In essence, it operates to better social welfare in some way. Can I start an L3C?

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Social Media and Technology: What Nonprofits Need To Know

NTEN

Andrew spoke about the huge access the Internet offers — citing stats from how the presidential candidates used social media in the 2008 election. Andrew spoke about the huge access the Internet offers — citing stats from how the presidential candidates used social media in the 2008 election. for your organization.

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Are Social Enterprises Viable Models for Funding Nonprofits?

ASU Lodestar Center

The traditional method of receiving tax-deductible donations is to file for 501(c) status with the Internal Revenue Service, an application for 501(c)(3) status designed for a religious, charitable, or educational purpose. In 2014, Goodwill received $3.94

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