State level

  • Nonprofit annual reports

    A bill (S.362) filed in the NC Senate would create a new annual filing requirement for nonprofits that are incorporated in North Carolina. Main requirements of the bill include:

  • Bills Would Create Studies of Property Tax Exemption and PILOTs

    Identical bills filed in the Senate (S.422) and in the House (

  • State Budget 2016

     

    On May 19, the House of Representatives gave final approval to its version of the state budget (H.B. 1030) for FY 2016-17. Overall, the House budget, which passed with a 103-12 vote, would maintain or increase most state funding for nonprofits. Some highlights for nonprofits include:

  • Possible State Tax Issues for Nonprofits

    Based on input we have received from member nonprofits over the past few years, the Center has compiled a list of several state tax law changes that could help nonprofits. These include:

  • Nonprofit Tax Exemption Talking Points
    Why Is Nonprofit Tax Exemption Essential for North Carolina? 1. It protects taxpayers. Nonprofits provide essential services that government would have to provide otherwise. Tax exemption costs much less than the cost of government having to provide the services itself. Nonprofits provide public benefits in exchange for tax exemption. Organizations may choose not to locate in counties or states that do not grant tax exemption. This is a potential loss for the people and economy in those locations. 2.
  • Threats to Tax Exemption and Incentives for Charitable Giving
    Senate Tax Proposal

    The Senate tax plan, which was passed as part of the Senate's version of the state budget for FY2015-17, would have made three changes that would harm nonprofits:

  • State Budget 2017

     

    The N.C. General Assembly has approved the state budget for FY2017-18.

    The Center has prepared a chart comparing a variety of issues affecting nonprofits in the House and Senate budget proposals and the final budget.

  • See What the Candidates for Governor Say About Nonprofits

     

    The N.C. Center for Nonprofits has sent a candidate questionnaire asking each candidate for Governor to share their insights on several nonprofit sector issues. We encourage you to read their responses before voting in the May 8 primary. Here are their responses:  

    Democratic Candidates

  • Nonprofits and government contracts

     

    Following up on 2010 research from the Urban Institute, the N.C. Center for Nonprofits has been working to  identify and fix nonprofit government contracting problems in North Carolina. We have prepared a report highlighting our findings, which include:

  • Election Law Changes and Nonprofits

     

    In August 2013, the N.C. General Assembly passed H.B. 589, the Voter Information Verification Act (VIVA), which makes several significant changes to North Carolina’s election laws.  Legislators made important changes to this law in June of 2015.  Because nonprofits are among the most trusted institutions in their communities, it is important that they provide accurate, nonpartisan information to their staff, volunteers, and those they serve about the election process.  

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