How-To Guides

Which federal agency is your cognizant agency for indirect cost rate negotiation, how to find it, and how rate approvals cross agencies.

How to file Connecticut's nonprofit annual report and charitable registration. Deadlines, fees, forms, and common rejection reasons - written for mid-sized

A written cost transfer policy is required under 2 CFR 200. Template, 120-day rule, and documentation that survives audit.

Victims of Crime Act and Violence Against Women Act grant reporting: PMT, semi-annual progress reports, match, and confidentiality rules.

Florida's charitable solicitation registration under Chapter 496 -- who must register, exemptions, and renewal requirements for nonprofits.

Who qualifies for Form 990-EZ vs full 990, filing deadlines, common errors, and when upgrading to 990 is required.

Who files Form 990 vs 990-EZ vs 990-N, schedules required, deadlines, and the most-cited IRS audit triggers.

Form 990-PF requirements for private foundations: 5% distribution rule, excise tax calculation, Schedule B disclosures, and investment income tax.

When nonprofits must file Form 990-T, what counts as unrelated business income, the $1,000 gross income threshold, and post-TCJA silo rules.

Georgia Secretary of State charitable solicitations registration for nonprofits. Exemptions, fees, and annual renewal requirements.

Drawdown vs reimbursement: how federal grant cash flow works, interest earnings rules, and LOCCS vs ASAP vs PMS walkthroughs.

Ryan White Part A HIV/AIDS grant reporting: RSR, PSRA, the 75/25 core-medical-services rule, and allowable cost documentation for HRSA grantees.