Not-For-Profit & Government

Arts, Cultural, and Recreational Organizations

Although arts, cultural, and recreational organizations comprise a relatively small portion of the not-for-profit sector, they are also some of the most high-profile organizations in our communities. Indeed, most of our nation’s cultural, artistic, and recreational activity is organized by not-for-profit organizations. Our team takes great pride in serving more than 40 arts, cultural, and recreational organizations in the Western United States.

Audits and Assurance

Our team conducts thorough audits that focus heavily on your organization’s highest risk areas and assess its internal controls. Audit and other assurance services we provide to arts, culture, and recreational organizations include:

  • Financial statement audits
  • Audits in accordance with OMB Circular A-133
  • Internal control evaluation and review
  • Reviews and compilations
  • Agreed upon-procedures

To supplement these core services, we also provide:

Tax Services and Consulting

Our not-for-profit tax team helps arts and cultural organizations address 'common' tax compliance issues, such as the IRS Form 990, payroll/employment tax, nonresident alien taxation, and employee compensation/fringe benefits.

Other tax consulting issues we help our clients with include:

  • Sales, use, and other excise tax reviews
  • Unrelated business income tax
  • Protecting the tax-exempt status of your organization
  • Fringe benefits, deferred compensation, and Form 5500
  • Independent contractor versus employee determinations
  • Charitable giving arrangements with high net worth individuals
  • Third-party management agreements
  • Private benefit of tax-exempt bond financed facilities

Other Services for Arts, Cultural, and Recreational Organizations

Not-For-Profit & Government Contacts

All Regions

Mary Case

800-905-4010

Regional Contacts
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Events

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Organizations We Serve

  • Arts Foundations
  • Festivals and Community Events
  • Media and Broadcasting
  • Museums
  • Performing Arts and Theaters
  • Sports and Recreational Clubs
  • Zoos and Botanical Gardens

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