Through extensive experience, our team of professionals specializing in the not-for-profit sector has a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges and tax issues faced by not-for-profit organizations. By keeping abreast of changes in accounting standards and reporting requirements, changes in tax laws and any changes in federal and state regulations, they are able to bring a high level of expertise and knowledge to each organization.
The professionals within the firm’s Not-for-Profit group perform a variety of services for more than 250 public charities, private foundations and private operating foundations nationwide.
Our not-for-profit clients include:
Arts and cultural organizations
Human service organizations/social service agencies
Private schools
Museums
Supporting organizations
Foundations
Financial Endowments
Marcum provides a wide range of services for not-for-profit organizations including:
Assurance Services
Audit, reviews and compilations of financial statements
Compliance audits – Single Audits and Program Specific Audits
Agreed-upon procedures engagements
Tax Services
Consultation and preparation for application for tax exempt status
Annual state and federal filings (Form 990,990-T, 990-PF, F-1120, etc.)
Other regulatory filing compliance
Tax planning for excise tax and other complex issues
Advice on formation, mergers, liquidations and unrelated business income tax
Advice on other tax related issues including sales tax, payroll tax, property tax, etc.
Management Advisory Services
Advice on accounting and bookkeeping issues, including establishing accounting and financial reporting systems
Advice on adherence with Generally Accepted Accounting principles
Evaluation of accounting systems, policies and procedures
Strategic planning
Board of directors governance training and best practices