Philanthropy Escape Room

Non-Profit Organizations

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Introduction

By now, you should have a good understanding of what makes a non-profit organization and what the definition of philanthropy. However, there are wise steps one should take in order to make a meaningful and purposeful contribution to an organization. Prepare to start your virtual escape room, learning more about the ins and outs non-profit organizations and their financial useage.

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Complete each test to beat the game: there is no other way to escape!

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First Question: Any organization with tax-exempt status that takes in over $50,000 per year has to file what kind of form, and what is that purpose?

Form990, showing how a non-profit spends money

W9 Form, proving their legal status of being a non-profit and operating solely from donations

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You're doing great. Next question:How can a doner find a Form990 for an organization?

The American Journal for Non-Profits sends out an annual report of Form 990 every year to those who apply for a report through their website.

Form990 are public and can be found online, or a doner may request organizations' forms at any time.

The IRS is required to share all, up to date information for each operating non-profit organizations.

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You're almost there.Which is not accruate about Form990?

Form990 are turned into the IRS

All are public

All are up to date each year

All non-profits submit Form990

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Watch this video to answer the next 3 questions:Which is a fact about non-profits?

Employees do not get paid by the organization, they are essentially volunteers

Non-profits have the chance to be tax free, not paying taxes on the money they aquire

Non-profits do not make a profit; all money goes to the public good

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Next Question:Which organizations aim to make a profit?

LLC

Non Profits

Federal Grants

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Third Question:What acts as the non-profits rules and constitution?

Form990

501(c)(3)

By Laws

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Take a good look at these images:Which operates with their donations better?

This One

This One

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Which one pays their board members more?

This one

This One

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Which one is in the hole after their fund raising events?

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Guiding Questions What is the definition of philanthropy? The desire to promote the welfare of others, expressed especially by the generous donation of money to good causes. What is the definition of a non-profit organization and what are some examples? A non-profit serves the general public and operates off grants, donations, and memberships. Some examples might include Saving Hope, Ronald McDonald House, Union Gospel Mission, and All Saints’ What are the different ways we can serve and help others? Time, goods, and resources What are the pros and cons of donating money? Answers will vary What motivates you to help others? Individual passions and interests of social groups and issues (youth, elderly, homelessness, nature, etc.)