financial disclosure in another way?
2007-07-21 17:02:13 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Yes, according to law any non-profit organization (including churches) are required to disclose any and all financial information upon request, by anyone!
A 990 would show no information anyways if the church claims to have made less than $25K during the last tax year, they simply check a box stating that they made less than $25K and provide no other info on that form, but that aside, regardless of their earnings if they are a tax exempt non-profit then all records must be made available for public inspection at any time to any one. They can not say no, if they do you would contact your states Attorneys General to force compliance.
2007-07-21 17:17:07 · answer #1 · answered by Doctor ~W. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yup. The church receives "public funds" and MUST disclose their financials if asked. This is under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
2007-07-22 00:05:43 · answer #2 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you become a board member you could prompt them for a full disclosure by getting the board to vote for it.
2007-07-22 00:05:45 · answer #3 · answered by sam k 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋