Nonprofit Accounting Basics

Restaurants that do Fundraisers

50+ Restaurants that do Fundraisers without a Middleman in 2025

Looking to host a fundraiser for your local nonprofit, school, sports team or community group? Why not try a restaurant fundraiser? It’s truly a win-win-win: you raise money for your group, you support a local restaurant, and everyone gets to eat. And who doesn’t love to eat? Of course, many groups use a middleman for…

IRS Form 8868 Extension

990-EZ Extension: What is IRS Form 8868?

If you’re a small, tax-exempt organization with gross receipts averaging between $50,000 and $200,000, you are likely eligible to file IRS Form 990-EZ. This form is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after your financial year ends. So a group with a January 1 start date needs to file by May 15th.…

In Kind Donations

All About In-Kind Donations (with Sample Thank You Letter)

What Are In-Kind Donations? In-Kind Donations are non-cash donations that come in the form of goods or services. Unlike cash donations where funds are transferred to your group, these items must be recorded based on fair market value. Some examples of In-Kind Donations include goods (i.e. a computer), property rentals (i.e. a meeting hall), professional…

Nonprofit Fiscal Financial Year Alignment

Nonprofit Best Practices: Fiscal Year Alignment

Many nonprofits find themselves in a situation where their budget period, bylaws and financial software don’t align with their official year as stated with the IRS an their Secretary of State. While it’s possible to manage this with extra effort (and risk), there’s a much simpler solution: fiscal year alignment. Benefits of Fiscal Year Alignment…

IRS Form 990-N

What is a Form 990-N?

IRS Form 990-N, often referred to as the “e-Postcard”, is a document that most small, tax-exempt organizations whose annual gross receipts total less than $50,000 must file.

IRS Form 990-EZ

What is a Form 990-EZ?

Form 990-EZ is a required IRS form for tax-exempt organizations that take in less than $200,000 in gross receipts and less than $500,000 in total assets at the end of the year. It is a simplified version of the full Form 990 that requires less detailed information. But, that’s not to say that filing the…

Nonprofit Treasurer Forms and Templates

Nonprofit Treasurer Forms & Templates: A Tip From Cyndi

So, you’re the new treasurer? Congratulations! No matter how you got here, you’ve got an important job on your hands. Cyndi is here with some introductory videos to help kickstart you in your new role. The series, called Strong Treasurers, Strong Communities, can be found on YouTube. In this episode, Cyndi has an important suggestion…

Strong Treasurers Strong Communities Video Series (1)

Video Series Helps New Volunteer Treasurers Navigate the Role

If there’s one thing we know here at MoneyMinder, it’s the unique challenges faced by volunteer treasurers. With no prior experience, it can be confusing (even downright scary) to take on the financial responsibilities of a nonprofit group, club or association. That’s why we’re excited to announce our new video series, “Strong Treasurers, Strong Communities.”…

New Year Nonprofit Treasurer

New Year Startup Tips for Nonprofit Treasurers

Welcome to the Two-Minute Treasurer’s Tip Podcast. I’m Cyndi Meuchel, and today we’re talking about New Year Start-Up Tips for volunteer treasurers. So, is your group maybe just starting up a new financial year right now? Do you have a changeover in officers? Are you trying to get your feet on the ground and your…

Treasurer's Report

The Treasurer’s Report: Everything You Need to Know

The Treasurer’s Report is a critical document for any nonprofit, no matter the size. Many large nonprofits have an accountant they may work with to generate this report. But for smaller nonprofits — booster clubs, PTOs, PTAs, sports teams, charities, associations, clubs and more — it’s a volunteer treasurer that is compiling and presenting the…