Charitable Organizations Helpful Links

Helpful links and resources for individuals starting a nonprofit or who currently lead or serve an organization.

*Any information provided or posted via this website shall not be construed as an official or unofficial endorsement of a particular organization or agency.  Additionally, information gathered via any links provided cannot be considered legal counsel or financial advice provided by this department.

Federal Level

Federal Trade Commission

Information for organizations or consumers related to federal trade practices and regulations.
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IRS Charities & Nonprofits

A resource on the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) website regarding information related to federal tax exempt status and required filings.
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IRS EO Select Check

A search tool located on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) website to verify if an organization is eligible to receive tax deductible gifts, filed a Form 990N or been revoked of its tax exempt status.
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IRS Tax Obligations

A dedicated site from the IRS detailing an overview of the responsibilities and federal tax obligations for a nonprofit corporation.
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Nonprofit Sector

Alliance for Better Nonprofits

A Knoxville based organization serving nonprofits in 25 East Tennessee counties. The mission is to assist the region's nonprofits in their efficiency and effectiveness in walking out their missions and serving various constituencies.
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Alliance for Nonprofit Excellence

A Memphis based organization dedicated to strengthening nonprofits towards excellence offering classes and training in the Mid-South.
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Center for Nonprofit Management

A Nashville based organization dedicated to creating and sustaining nonprofit excellence in Middle Tennessee through training, classes and other resources.
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Center for Nonprofits

A Chattanooga based organization serving nonprofits in Southeast Tennessee. The Center is a resource for networking, training and capacity building for the nonprofit sector.
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State and Local

Division of Business Services

The Division of Business Services can assist you with information about nonprofit corporation filing requirements (i.e. Charter, Certificate of Authority, Annual Reports) for the State of Tennessee.
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Public Interest Division, Office of Tennessee Attorney General

Information about a nonprofit governance or management requirements, dissolution process, or the Tennessee Nonprofit Act.
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Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development

If you or your organization have questions about labor practices or law in Tennessee.
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Tennessee Department of Revenue

If you or organization have questions about state tax obligations or the process of seeking a sales tax exemption, please contact the Tennessee Department of Revenue.
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