Where
The Nonprofit Partnership
4900 E. Conant Street, Building O2
Long Beach, California
90808
Event Registration
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Member Rate (1/09/26) | $90 |
| Early Bird Regular Rate (1/09/26) | $110 |
| TNP Member Rate | $100 |
| Regular Rate | $130 |
| LACDAC Grantee- (No Payment Due--Please Select Payment Method "Cash") | $130 |
Event Details
Understanding 990s
Thursday, January 29; 9am - 12pm (In-Person)
This course is focused on providing exempt organization personnel and board members with guidance as well as valuable resources and tools to ensure they possess the requisite knowledge regarding review of the Form 990. This includes both quantitative and qualitative aspects of the Form 990, going beyond the figures to understand the “story” being reported on an exempt organization’s annual information return. Participants will learn how to step out of the numbers and into the message being conveyed to the public regarding the impact that the exempt organization is having on the local community and society as a whole. Ultimately, attendees will not only be able to read and interpret the Form 990, but translate that into process improvements and potential funding opportunities.
Program Objectives:
•Understand the flow of numbers reported on the Form 990
•Interpret the perception of data being presented on the Form 990 by donors, potential funders, lenders, and board members
•Utilize the information being reported on the Form 990 to improve the exempt organization's accounting infrastructure, governance structure or policies and procedure
•Tell the story of their respective exempt organization via the Form 990
Trainer: Rebecca Christiansen, Evergreen Alliance
Rebecca Christiansen, CPA, MST has over 17 years of tax compliance and accounting experience. She’s inspired by people who are passionate about their communities and the organizations they serve which is why she joined the team at Evergreen Alliance, a CPA firm that specializes in helping nonprofit organizations tell their stories through numbers. Rebecca serves as Evergreen’s COO and leads the compliance practice, filing 990s for over 130 clients, consulting on governance best practices, and assisting new organizations with formation, obtaining and maintaining their tax-exempt status. After graduating from the University of California, Los Angeles with a Bachelor of Science in Business Economics and a Minor in Accounting, Rebecca began her career in public accounting at a regional CPA firm in Long Beach. After several years of tax compliance and financial statement auditing, she completed her master’s degree in taxation from Golden Gate University before transitioning to an administrative and operations role. Rebecca, a Southern California native, lives in the city of Orange with her husband, son, and daughter. She enjoys painting, baking, gardening, and traveling whenever she gets the chance.
Cancellation policy: We require notice of cancellation at least 48 hours in advance of the class start time. No refunds will be provided for no-shows or late cancellations. All registrants are encouraged to send an alternate if unable to attend.
LACDAC and First 5 (Region 4) grantees who register without attending will be invoiced directly for the full cost of the course. Per our contract with LACDAC, we are required to notify LACDAC of any grantees who register and do not attend; Those who miss a session cannot register to attend any future TNP sessions until payment is received.
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