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US Department Of Labor Seeks Applications For $1.2 Million In Safety And Health Training Grants
  Posted in Government on Apr 7, 2012    0 Comments 
US Department Of Labor Seeks Applications For $1.2 Million In Safety And Health Training Grants
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is soliciting applications under the Susan Harwood Training Grant Program to fund training for workers and employers in recognizing workplace hazards and control measures, and understanding their rights and responsibilities. A total of $1.2 million is available to nonprofit, community and faith-based organizations; employer associations; labor unions; joint ...  More
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Missouri Young Adults Rank Gas Prices, Poor Economy, And Unemployment As Top Issues
  Posted in Government on Mar 18, 2012    0 Comments 
Missouri Young Adults Rank Gas Prices, Poor Economy, And Unemployment As Top Issues
Generation Opportunity's grassroots organizers were actively engaged in the "Show Me State" this week. The grassroots team met with and listened to a wide range of young adults including those working in the professions and the trades, entrepreneurs, community college and university students, young parents, and others who provided their personal stories on the issues that matter to them. Higher gas prices, the lack of economic ...  More
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Illinois Hospital Association Reports Hospitals Generate $78.7 Billion Annual Impact On State's Economy
  Posted in Government on Feb 20, 2012    0 Comments 
Illinois Hospital Association Reports Hospitals Generate $78.7 Billion Annual Impact On State's Economy
According to a new report by the Illinois Hospital Association (IHA), Illinois' 200 hospitals and health systems generate a total annual impact of $78.7 billion on the state's economy. Illinois Hospitals and Health Systems $78.7 Billion State Economic Impact examines the statewide economic impact of Illinois hospitals. "In addition to providing vital medical and health care services to Illinoisans, Illinois hospitals are ...  More
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Veterans Groups Urge Lawmakers To Protect VA Health Care And Benefits In Deficit And Debt Deliberations
  Posted in Government on Oct 14, 2011    0 Comments 
Veterans Groups Urge Lawmakers To Protect VA Health Care And Benefits In Deficit And Debt Deliberations
A new report, The Independent Budget ~ Critical Issues Report, from four of the leading veterans service organizations is urging the Administration and Members of Congress to protect and strengthen VA health care and benefits as they meet the challenge of tackling our nation's debt and deficit challenges. Newly released by AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans, Paralyzed Veterans of America, and Veterans of Foreign Wars, the report ...  More
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Public Input Sought For The Mounds Heritage Trail Master Plan
  Posted in Government on Jul 18, 2011    0 Comments 
Public Input Sought For The Mounds Heritage Trail Master Plan
Public meetings have been scheduled to seek input and comments on the draft Master Plan for the Mounds Heritage Trail in both Illinois and Missouri. The first meeting will be at St. Louis City Hall, Room 208, 1200 Market Street on Tuesday, August 2 from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. The second meeting will be held on Thursday, August 4 at the Cahokia Mounds Museum, 30 Ramey St. Collinsville, IL also from 4:00 – 7:00 PM. The Mounds Heritage Trail Master ...  More
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Grant Funding Available From DOL For Organizations To Provide Employment Services For Homeless Veterans
  Posted in Government on Jun 8, 2011    0 Comments 
Grant Funding Available From DOL For Organizations To Provide Employment Services For Homeless Veterans
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis has announced the availability of grants totaling more than $5 million through the U.S. Department of Labor's Homeless Veterans Reintegration Program to provide approximately 3,000 homeless veterans with job training and other services to help them succeed in civilian careers. "No one should face homelessness. But statistics reveal that a disturbingly large percentage of our homeless population is ...  More
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The IRS Prepares To Publish The Nonfiler Revocation List, How Will It Affect The Nonprofit Sector
  Posted in Government on May 1, 2011    1 Comments 
The IRS Prepares To Publish The Nonfiler Revocation List, How Will It Affect The Nonprofit Sector
The much anticipated Nonfiler Revocation List is soon to be published by the IRS, and it is estimated that as many as 321,000 nonprofit organizations may be on the list. Last year, in accordance with the Pension Protection Act of 2006, the IRS began mandatory revocation of tax-exempt status for nonprofit organizations that have failed to file required annual information returns for three consecutive years. In December 2010, the IRS published ...  More
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Tax Exempt Nonprofits Still Need To Monitor Certain Taxes--More Closely Now Than Ever
  Posted in Government on Apr 12, 2011    0 Comments 
Tax Exempt Nonprofits Still Need To Monitor Certain Taxes--More Closely Now Than Ever
Many nonprofits are still tightening their belts in an effort to recover from a slumped economy and stiffer funding competition. However, taxes may be an overlooked source of drain on their budgets reports the Unemployment Services Trust (UST), a group of more than 2,000 nonprofits joined together with the purpose of managing unemployment tax costs. What taxes do nonprofits pay? Nonprofits are not subject to federal income taxes, and many ...  More
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Allstate Foundation Research Stresses Powerful Role Of NGOs In Disaster Recovery
  Posted in Government on Apr 1, 2011    0 Comments 
Allstate Foundation Research Stresses Powerful Role Of NGOs In Disaster Recovery
The Allstate Foundation lead efforts to create a better way for our nation to manage catastrophes before they strike. As part of Allstate's commitment to vigilant disaster response, The Allstate Foundation collaborated with the RAND Gulf States Policy Institute, in partnership with the Louisiana Association of Nonprofit Organizations (LANO) to explore the recovery process and the critical role of non-government organizations (NGOs) in ...  More
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Nonprofits Should Examine Unemployment Tax Alternatives
  Posted in Government on Mar 23, 2011    0 Comments 
Nonprofits Should Examine Unemployment Tax Alternatives
According to a white paper released by the Unemployment Services Trust, employers face increased unemployment tax burdens over the next decade. However, federal law provides nonprofits with cost-saving alternatives. While the recession is said to be over, unemployment still hovers around 9% nationally, further straining already thin state budgets. Nearly all state unemployment insurance funds are facing some kind of jeopardy due to the high ...  More
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10 Tips To Ensure Year-End Charitable Contributions Can Be Deducted
  Posted in Government on Dec 29, 2010    0 Comments 
10 Tips To Ensure Year-End Charitable Contributions Can Be Deducted
The year-end charitable giving season is upon us, and Grant Thornton LLP wants to make sure Americans don’t miss out on the federal tax rewards available for their charitable contributions. “In general, Americans are very charitable people and it’s an added benefit that our government rewards us for it,” said Justin Ransome, a partner in Grant Thornton’s Washington National Tax Office. “However, strict adherence to some very specific rules is ...  More
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Illinois Nonprofits Forced to Cut Programs and Services Due to State Budget Crisis
  Posted in Government on Dec 8, 2010    0 Comments 
Illinois Nonprofits Forced to Cut Programs and Services Due to State Budget Crisis
Illinois' children, seniors, people with disabilities, and those who are homeless are suffering as Illinois' human service organizations cut essential programs, reduce hours and curtail levels of service in the face of Illinois' budget crisis. The state of Illinois contracts with nonprofit organizations to provide the majority of its human services including child care; after-school programs for teens; skills training or help finding ...  More
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