Pennys From Heaven Foundation

So, you want to do some good in the world, but have no idea where to start? Here are ten ideas to jump off of: 1. Education How about if you turn under-served but gifted students into financial assets? The more accomplished the student becomes in college, the more value they have financially. 2. Charitable […]

I know you are a good person. You may not feel like it is your life’s purpose to start a charity. However, you still feel like you can do good in the world, and be generous. A good way to feel wonderful about yourself while helping others, is by becoming a fundraiser for an already […]

As much as you want to appear altruistic to the general public, charities are just like other businesses, for the most part. That means you need money. You will not be running your charity for long if you do not take care of the expenses. However, there are two types of costs that you should […]

In a different article, I wrote about how charities run. I briefly highlighted the similarities and differences between public charities and private foundations to explain how each handles different tasks, or how each is constructed and organized. In this article, I will go a little more in-depth about what goes into choosing one over the […]

Not too long ago, people grew up asking themselves about what jobs they would have. That went along with wondering how much money they would end up making. Nowadays, people ask themselves what kind of impact they’ll have on the world. More and more people are paving their own path to success, and measuring it […]

So, you are hosting a fundraising event for your cause. Those are fun to do. I loved participating in those, in this past. I will again soon. You want to raise as much money as possible, of course. Below are ten steps to have a successful event. 1.  Why are you doing this? Seriously. Ask […]

I recently wrote an article that outlined ten steps to start a charity, which I thought would be helpful. I have decided to write an article that outlines how not to start a charity. This is because people do not like being told what to do, so I will also tell you what not to […]

Have you ever wondered how charities run? 501c3’s can be either of the following: public charities or private foundations. However, all 1.5 million of American charities need to follow IRS regulations to be considered charitable and tax-exempt. There are three aspects that go into the makeup of these IRS-regulated organizations.They include structure, finances, and of […]

Have you ever asked yourself why you are here? Or, what you should do with your life? If you think the answer is to start a nonprofit organization, you still need to ask yourself more questions. I have compiled five questions to think about before you start an organization. Keep in mind that the answers […]