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Form 990 Filing Deadline for Calendar-Year Based Exempt Organizations
May 13, 2022

For those exempt organizations operating on a calendar-year basis, don’t forget that your Form 990 for 2021 (whichever version you are required to file) is due by May 15th. Not to be a downer, but also keep in mind that if you neglect to file…

May Nonprofit Spotlight: OAR of Richmond
May 02, 2022

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for May 2022 is OAR of Richmond. Perkins Law salutes OAR of Richmond for its mission to provide evidence-based…

Looking for a Small Business or Nonprofit Attorney in Central Virginia?
April 22, 2022

If you have not heard about Perkins Law, PLLC in Glen Allen, VA, enjoy this quick introduction: https://youtu.be/J9_GeCrGBxM

April Nonprofit Spotlight: Groundwork RVA
April 01, 2022

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for April 2022 is Groundwork RVA. Perkins Law salutes Groundwork RVA for its mission to cultivate the next generation…

What is the Difference Between a Public Charity and a Private Foundation?
March 28, 2022

In the nonprofit community, the words “public charity” and “foundation” often are used interchangeably. However, there is an important legal distinction between the two types of tax-exempt organizations.   For starters, it is helpful…

March Nonprofit Spotlight: Richmond Friends of the Homeless
March 01, 2022

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for March 2022 is Richmond Friends of the Homeless. Perkins Law salutes Richmond Friends of the Homeless for for…

February Nonprofit Spotlight: ART180
February 04, 2022

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for February 2022 is ART180. Perkins Law salutes ART180 for providing a space, free of judgment, that encourages…

Nonprofit Conflicts of Interest – Endowment Committee
December 29, 2021

Question:  If an individual serves on an Endowment Committee for a nonprofit organization that has started to invest significant sums in a for-profit privately held company in which the volunteer is a co-owner and executive employee, should…

December Nonprofit Spotlight: Live Red Foundation
December 01, 2021

Each month Perkins Law spotlights a local nonprofit doing inspiring work in the central Virginia area, and the featured nonprofit for December 2021 is Live Red Foundation. Perkins Law salutes Live Red Foundation for offering free fitness programs,…

Perkins Law Hosts Virtual Nonprofit Workshop: Ready to Start a Nonprofit?
November 01, 2021

RVA nonprofit attorney Eric Perkins will discuss key questions to answer before getting started, how to form a Virginia Nonstock Corporation with SCC and how to apply for recognition of tax exempt status. Attendees will also hear valuable insights…