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How to Read a 990 When Making Donations

When deciding whether to donate to a nonprofit, you want to ensure that your money is being used effectively. One of the best tools for evaluating a nonprofit’s financial health and transparency is the Form 990, which nonprofits file annually with the IRS. This...

Affordable Grant Research Tools: Exploring Alternatives to FDO

If you’ve ever searched for grants, you know the struggle is real. Nonprofits are out here saving the world one program at a time, but somehow, researching funding still feels like decoding ancient scrolls—with a hefty price tag attached. Many organizations rely on...

Honoring Black History: Legacy, Contributions, and Community Impact in Colorado

In honor of Black History Month, we want to highlight the historical community work led by Black people in Colorado. Black people have always existed and continue to be thriving, active members of society. The history, contributions, and achievements of all...
FoCo’s Top 12 Gluten-Free Restaurants

FoCo’s Top 12 Gluten-Free Restaurants

Fort Collins, Colorado, is a city known for its beautiful landscapes, vibrant culture, and an up-and-coming food scene. For those with gluten sensitivities or celiac disease, finding delicious gluten-free dining options can be a challenge, but Fort Collins has risen...

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Climbing Up to Commemorate the 9/11 Fallen

Climbing Up to Commemorate the 9/11 Fallen

The Manitou Incline The Mount Manitou Incline Trail, often referred to as the “Incline”, is a mere 0.9-mile hike but don’t let that itty bitty number fool you! The trail’s distance from start to finish is indeed short, at least numerically speaking, but it cannot be...

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Fiscal Sponsorships

Fiscal Sponsorships

Have you been denied a grant because you don’t have the proper 501(c)(3) status and were recommended to have a fiscal sponsor? Are you a nonprofit that would like to partner on a grant with an organization that doesn’t have a 501(c)(3) status? If either of those...

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501(c). . . 1, 2, 3!

501(c). . . 1, 2, 3!

In the United States, nonprofit organizations can fall into over 25 different categories according to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), with three of the most common being 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6). While these categories may sound the same, they each have...

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