Any organization can develop a clear identity and mission, but how can a nonprofit amplify the public’s awareness — for fundraising, attracting volunteers or bringing attention to critical issues? Many nonprofits have benefited from Google Ad Grants to reach these goals (and more), not only for expanding their organizations’ reach, but also for developing tools to sus [...]

GHJ Nonprofit Tax Practice Leader Lizbeth Nevarez was profiled by Neighborhood Legal Services of Los Angeles County (NLSLA). In the article, Lizbeth shares her journey from immigrant to DACA recipient to GHJ Nonprofit Tax Practice Leader and new member of NLSLA’s Board of Directors. A recognized leader in the nonprofit space, Lizbeth is a graduate of the Riordan Lead [...]

GHJ Nonprofit Expert Amber Coatney has joined the San Francisco Foundation’s Emerging Advisors Network. She joins a team of professional advisors that exchanges ideas and information about philanthropy and issues affecting the Bay Area.“I am beyond thrilled to join this inspiring network of advisors dedicated to supporting and advancing philanthropy here in the Bay Ar [...]

San Diego Workforce Partnership, a San Diego nonprofit agency funded primarily by government grants, recently made the news when its former facilities manager was convicted of embezzling over $450,000 from the nonprofit over the course of five years. The facilities manager was responsible for approving janitorial invoices and directed the agency contractors to purchas [...]

GHJ Nonprofit Tax Practice Leader Lizbeth Nevarez will be a featured speaker at CalCPA’s 2023 Not-for-Profit Organizations Virtual Conference. She will co-present a session on unrelated business income with SingerLewak Tax Partner Nanaz Benyamini. An expert in all matters related to nonprofit organizations and their tax implications, Lizbeth has been recognized as a [...]

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, administered under the Small Business Administration (SBA) 7(a) guaranty loan program, are being provided through local financial institutions. These loans have been made available to both for-profit and nonprofit organizations. PPP Loan Guidance A common question GHJ has received is [...]

What is sales and use tax, and how is it applied California? California's sales tax generally applies to the sale of merchandise, including vehicles, in the state. California's use tax applies to the use, storage, or other consumption of those same kinds of items in the state. Generally, if sales tax would apply when you buy physical merchandise in California, use t [...]

GHJ Managing Director Lizbeth Nevarez spoke at CalCPA Nonprofit Conference. The annual conference brings together accounting experts to deliver timely updates surrounding the industry. Speakers coverd topics ranging from new and developing tax issues to effective controls and private endowments. Lizbeth explored UBIT Tax topics and more. Learn more about the confe [...]

Originally published in Los Angeles Times. Nonprofits have always been important pillars of the community. Last year, organizations, such as the YWCA Greater Los Angeles (YWCA GLA), were on the frontline to provide much-needed social services to those impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. YWCA GLA President and CEO Faye Washington has dedicated her career to community [...]