Board of Directors

Board of directors

“Great things are brought about and burdens are lightened through the efforts of many hands anxiously engaged in a good cause.”  Elder M. Russell Ballard

Charitable nonprofits embody the best of America. They provide a way for people to work together for the common good, transforming shared beliefs and hopes into action. They give shape to our boldest dreams, highest ideals, and noblest causes. America’s 1.3 million charitable nonprofits feed, heal, shelter, educate, inspire, enlighten, and nurture people of every age, gender, race, and socioeconomic status, from coast to coast, border to border, and beyond. They foster civic engagement and leadership, drive economic growth, and strengthen  our communities. Every single day.

The term “nonprofit” means different things to many different people. It’s a commonly used word without a common understanding between writer and reader. People often use the words “nonprofit” and “tax exempt” interchangeably. Congress has created almost three dozen types of tax-exempt organizations in different sections of the tax code.  Section 501(c)(3) of the tax code refers to “public charities” (also known as charitable nonprofits) and is the registration of OhioCAN