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Alaska Fellows Program

Tax Consultation

Summary:

Provide a tax consultation to an organization that connects young Alaskans with high-impact opportunities in the state.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: U.S. (Alaska)
About the Organization: Alaska Fellows Program (AFP) is a fall-to-spring residential program that nurtures the next generation of Alaska-based leaders by pairing them with professional mentors and connecting them with non-profit or public-sector organizations for fellowships.
Legal Entity Type: Nonprofit/Charity
SDG(s):Decent Work and Economic Growth, Industry Innovation and Infrastructure, Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions, Reduced Inequalities
Legal Issue(s):

Alaska Fellows Program is a fiscally sponsored organization, currently in the process of establishing a 501c3. Their program participants are paired with non-profit and public-sector organizations and paid a modest living stiped. Because the program is not tied with an academic institution and geared towards young professionals/recent graduates (rather than current students), participants are currently paid as private contractors. However, the AFP team is seeking a consultation to discuss avenues/the possibility of making the stipend tax-free. In that same consultation, if possible, they would also appreciate assistance with a few discrete questions about the tax implications of purchasing cars/properties for use in connection with the program.

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Students Learn Students Vote Coalition

Establish a 501c3

Summary:

Assist nonpartisan network committed to increasing student voter participation with establishing a 501c3.

Referred by:

  • Anonymous Collaborator
Jurisdictions: D.C./Delaware
About the Organization: The Students Learn Students Vote (SLSV) Coalition is the national hub and largest nonpartisan network in the country dedicated to increasing student voter participation.
Legal Entity Type: Unregistered
SDG(s):Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
Legal Issue(s):

The SLSV Coalition is a fiscally sponsored project of the Congressionally-chartered National Conference on Citizenship (NCoC). They are looking to establish as an independent 501c3 in 2022 are seeking guidance throughout the process.

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