If Memorial Health System becomes an independent nonprofit, its administrators say it will become stronger because it will not be working alone. That’s because the hospital will have the opportunity to affiliate with smaller, rural hospitals in southern Colorado and on the western slope, thereby creating networks that will serve more patients and boost bottom [...]
Continue reading …City’s departments are cleaning out their supply closets, and instead of merely throwing out unwanted, unused items, their trying to find a second home for them. If other city offices don’t want them, nonprofit groups can pick up supplies from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 at City Hall. They’ll need proof of nonprofit [...]
Continue reading …By James Moore The recent City Council decision to defer a vote on the future of Memorial Health System is prudent and one the board of trustees of Memorial supports. There are many misunderstandings about Memorial Health System and what an ownership change would really mean for our community. To be fair, health care is [...]
Continue reading …By Rebecca Tonn Thousands of some of Colorado’s smallest nonprofits could soon lose their tax-exempt status unless they file their annual 990 financial statement with the IRS. The first wave of 990s are due May 15. Many are expected to miss the deadline. That’s because smaller nonprofits aren’t accustomed to filing the forms, although the [...]
Continue reading …The Pikes Peak United Way maintains a Web site listing more than 130 local nonprofit organizations that might need volunteers. Created by United Way and the Center for Nonprofit Excellence in 2006, the database provides residents with the ability to match their skills to a nonprofit. During 2009, the site had 36,737 unique visits, resulting [...]
Continue reading …Only 4 months left to comply with changes affecting 403(b) plans Time is running out for nonprofit organizations that sponsor 403(b) plans to adopt a formal defined contribution plan document. Two years ago, the Internal Revenue Service revised Form 5500, subjecting 403(b) plans to the same audit and reporting requirements as Employee Retirement Income Security [...]
Continue reading …A new nonprofit organization will advocate for the responsible development of oil shale in the United States. Headquartered in Glendale Springs, the National Oil Shale Association says its mission is to educate the public about the alternative oil source. The organization believes oil shale production – extracting oil from rocks in places like the Piceance [...]
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