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Form 990
The IRS has published tables of the due dates for Form 990 and other returns nonprofit organizations must file. In addition, they have released the governance check sheet that agents will use in exempt organization examinations.
Form 990 tables
http://www2.guidestar.org/rxa/news/articles/2010/irs-updates-january-2010.aspx?source=jan10nwsltr
Nonprofit Governance Check Sheet used by the IRS
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/governance_check_sheet.pdf
Indiana Humanities Council
Humanities Initiative Grants
Nonprofits that wish to sponsor public programs that contain a strong focus on the humanities, such as town hall meetings, workshops, lectures, reading and discussion programs, festivals, etc. In 2010, the Indiana Humanities Council is launching a special theme program entitled “Food for Thought.”
First Round Application due Feb. 1
Second Round deadline is Aug. 2
Historic Preservation Education Grants (HPEG)
In partnership with Historic Landmarks Foundation of Indiana
Prospectus due Mar. 1
Applications due Apr 16
Organizations creating educational projects related to historic properties in Indiana. One-third of the HPEG will be reserved for qualified projects that are aimed at developing K-12 curriculum materials. Eligible projects include lectures, conferences, the production of audiovisual or printed materials such as guides to historic homes and walking tour brochures, and heritage or cultural tourism programs.
For more information, visit www.indianahumanities.org/Grants
Spirit & Place 2010 Festival
Community Partner Applications due Mar. 5, 2010
Free Workshop “How to Create an Inspired Festival Event”
Jan. 29 and Feb. 3 [8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m., both days)
The festival, now in its 15th year, is a collaborative effort between Indianapolis’s arts, culture, religious, educational and humanities organizations. Spirit & Place celebrates and explores the diversity that makes up the city while sparking civic dialogue to help promote positive change in the Circle City. Each year the festival selects approximately 40 events to create the 10-day lineup. In 2009, more than 6500 attended the festival.
For more information, visit www.spiritandplace.org
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Organization that sponsors a gaming event (raffles, bingo) must file Form W-2G when a participant wins a prize over a specified amount. Requirements for reporting and withholding depend on the type of gaming, the amount of winnings, and the ratio of winnings to the wager. Visit www.IRS.gov for more information.
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Giving Sum announces 2010 volunteer board members and officers
[President] Marty Posch, IUPUI; [Vice President] Darrin Brooks, Anacore Inc.; [Secretary] Kelly Streepy, Rolls-Royce; [Treasurer] Dave Sears, ExactTarget, Inc.; [Members] Ryan Brady, Central Indiana Community Foundation; Linda Broadfoot, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.; Brendan Crews, Bob Block Fitness Equipment; Julie Cromer, NCAA; Joy Fischer, Ice Miller LLP; Randy Henry, Duke Realty; Sara Forbes Landrum, SFL Consulting; Chris Novotney, Gregory & Appel Insurance; Marc Pfleging, Baker & Daniels LLP; Emily Sellers, Indiana Campus Compact; Darcey Palmer-Shultz, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Indiana; Jenny Skehan, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful Inc.; Jeremy Walthall, Butler University
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