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1 Top Issues for Churches and Ministries Operating Internationally Webinar March 30, 2017 ECFA.org ECFA All rights reserved.
2 Today s Presenters Ted Batson Tax Counsel CapinCrouse John Van Drunen Executive Vice President and General Counsel ECFA Note: This webinar is general educational information and is not tax, legal or other professional advice. Advice on specific matters should come from a CPA, Attorney, or other professional advisors. questions to Webinar@ECFA.org
3 Key Issues in Today s Webinar 1. Cultivate an environment of biblically-based accountability 2. Approve and Maintain records regarding transfers to others 3. Monitor the use of funds and document outcomes of the use of funds 4. Understand and follow legal compliance requirements 5. Provide appropriate and accurate reporting on the work conducted questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 3
4 The importance of accountability and oversight With him we are sending the brother who is famous among all the churches for his preaching of the gospel. And not only that, but he has been appointed by the churches to travel with us as we carry out this act of grace that is being ministered by us, for the glory of the Lord himself and to show our good will. We take this course so that no one should blame us about this generous gift that is being administered by us, for we aim at what is honorable not only in the Lord s sight but also in the sight of man. 2 Corinthians 8:18-21 ESV questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 4
5 Why accountability and oversight are good At times our nature is to resist accountability and oversight, but we should welcome this as it is important to the integrity of our mission and ourselves. Peer accountability groups forming in other countries provide accountability. Givers are encouraged in generosity when they have a high level of trust in their church and organizations they support. Fostering accountability is not only good stewardship, it also speaks volumes to those with whom we interact. questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 5
6 Churches vs. Nonprofits Analysis is generally going to be similar in terms of what is required in international oversight (with the exception of the IRS Form 990). Churches tend to use several different models when supporting missions which creates some unique aspects that may require coordinating accountability with other churches or partner organizations. Churches and the Support of Missions Article. A word about the term grant IRS uses this term broadly to mean transfer, disbursement, contribution, noncash assistance, stipends, scholarships, and so on. questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 6
7 Understanding the technical requirements The U.S. exempt organization must retain control and discretion as to the use of funds; maintain records establishing that the funds are used for section 501(c)(3) purposes; and limit distributions to specific projects that are in furtherance of its own exempt purposes. (Rev. Rul ) questions to 7
8 Understanding the technical requirements A section 501(c)(3) organization may make grants to individuals, provided the distributions are made on a true charitable basis and in furtherance of its exempt purposes. (Rev. Rul ) questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 8
9 Keeping adequate records The organization should keep adequate records and case histories to show: The name and address of the recipients; The amount distributed to each; The purpose for which the aid was given; The manner in which the recipient was selected; and The relationship, if any, between the recipient and Members, officers, or trustees of the organization; A grantor or substantial contributor to the organization or a member of the family of either; and A corporation controlled by a grantor or substantial contributor. (Rev. Rul ) questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 9
10 Understanding the technical requirements We can also draw inspiration from the private foundation expenditure responsibility regulations at Treas. Reg (b)(1), which require the exertion of all reasonable efforts and establishment of adequate procedures: To see that the grant is spent solely for the purpose for which it was made, To obtain full and complete reports from the grantee on how the funds are spent, and To make full and detailed reports with respect to such expenditures to the Commissioner (only relevant for grantors that are private foundations). questions to 10
11 Expenditure responsibility Expenditure responsibility requires three elements: 1. A pre-grant inquiry sufficiently complete to give a reasonable person assurance that the grantee will use the grant for the proper purposes 2. Written grant agreement Specific content required 3. Post-grant reporting that describes The use of the funds (including salaries, travel, and supplies) Compliance with the terms of the grant, and The progress made by the grantee toward achieving the purposes for which the grant was made. questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 11
12 Pre-grant inquiries Pre-Grant Inquiry should consider: The identity, prior history and experience (if any), of the grantee organization and its managers; and Any knowledge or other information (from prior experience or otherwise) concerning the management, activities, and practices of the grantee organization. The scope of the inquiry will vary based on the size and purpose of the grant, the period over which it is to be paid, and the grantor s prior experience with the grantee. The pre-grant inquiry may be waived if there is a prior history of compliance questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 12
13 Agreements The written agreement should Specify the purpose of the grant, Commit to repay any funds not used for the purposes of the grant, Commit to submit full and complete reports annually describing how funds are spent and the progress made in accomplishing the purposes of the grant, Commit to maintain records of receipts and expenditures and to make its books and records available to the grantor at reasonable times, and Commit not to use any of the funds To carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation To influence the outcome of any specific public election, or to carry on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive To make any downstream grant that is not for a charitable purpose questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 13
14 Bottom Line Assess to whom funds will be given. For intra-organization transfers, strategic plans and field/project budgets will generally provide this information. For transfers external to your organization, document who you will be working with and the competency of the organization and the ability of its management to achieve the mission. If there is a lack of competency, what compensating controls can you implement? questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 14
15 Bottom Line (continued) Assess (continued) For external transfers, enter into written agreements that detail what is to be accomplished and require accountability. Unused funds should be returned Require post-grant reporting of results For internal transfers, this may take the form of field or project reports. For external transfers, you may need to devise a standard reporting methodology and work with the recipient to create systems to capture necessary information. In addition, ECFA has published Guidelines for Grant-Making that provides a template that implements these practices. questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 15
16 Screening and vetting Post 9/11 the Patriot Act imposed significant requirements on organizations operating internationally including nonprofit organizations. The Treasury Department s Office of Foreign Asset Control (OFAC) is the principal agency that enforces these rules. questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 16
17 Screening and vetting Office of Foreign Asset Control Charitable Organization Resource Center Published U.S. Department of the Treasury Anti-Terrorist Financing Guidelines: Voluntary Best Practices for U.S.-Based Charities Includes robust recommended practices around Governance, Financial Accountability, Programmatic Verification, and Anti- Terrorist Financing Maintains OFAC List of Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons Can be accessed electronically at questions to 17
18 Office of Foreign Asset Control questions to 18
19 Office of Foreign Asset Control (continued) Approves a risk-based approach that permits tailoring vetting procedures to an assessment of the risk of a transfer Has published a risk-matrix tool to use in assessing risk questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 19
20 Screening and vetting A number of commercial tools are available for providing vetting services. These can be expensive and will generally require substantial activity to be cost-effective. Automation can produce false positives. Examples include: Bridger Insight by LexisNexis AML Partners AML 360 There are many others questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 20
21 Understanding FBAR The FinCen 114 Report or FBAR is a required filing for a U.S. person having a financial interest in or signature authority over foreign financial accounts where the aggregate value of the foreign accounts exceeds $10,000 at any time during the calendar year Replaces Form TD F A U.S. person includes an individual, a partnership, a limited liability company, or a corporation including a nonprofit corporation or a church. questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 21
22 Understanding FBAR A U.S. person has a financial interest in a foreign financial account if: the United States person is the owner of record or holder of legal title; or the owner of record or holder of legal title is one of the following: An agent, nominee, attorney, or a person acting in some other capacity on behalf of the United States person with respect to the account; or An entity which the U.S. person either owns more than 50% of the value or controls more than 50% of the voting power (loose paraphrase, see instructions) questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 22
23 Understanding FBAR The form is due on April 15 of each year (beginning with 2016 reports filed in 2017). There is an automatic 6-month extension with no requirement to file an extension form. The form may only be filed electronically. Go to to file. A third-party, such as an accountant or attorney may prepare and file the form. questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 23
24 Transporting cash and financial instruments Ask first: Is this absolutely necessary? Are we placing people at an elevated security risk? Are there appropriate internal controls to protect both the organization and the individuals involved? Understand potential legal ramifications and reporting requirements. questions to 24
25 FIN CEN 105 Generally, required when carrying more than $10K cash in or out of U.S. This applies to either a single individual or entity transporting an aggregate of more than $10K cash (think groups as well) Possible destination country disclosures questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 25
26 Form 990 Reporting and International Activity Are you required to file the Form 990? Understand some of the key questions and what might need to be collected for Form 990 reporting. Balance providing adequate disclosure with the need for sensitivity of some data relating to international operations. (Important to understand the history in Schedule F.) questions to 26
27 990 Key questions These questions in the 990 Core Form, Part IV serve as the trigger for additional reporting under Schedule F. Careful attention should be paid to the questions and the underlying definitions in the instructions as these questions apply quite broadly. questions to 27
28 Properly categorizing expenses Funds sent to international recipients generally should be reported in line 3 instead of line 24. questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 28
29 Understanding Schedule F of the Form 990 Checking Yes or No to maintaining records Classifying activities by region questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 29
30 Understanding Schedule F of the Form 990 Listing assistance to organizations & individuals Note the greyed out boxes questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 30
31 Understanding Schedule F of the Form 990 Review any filing requirements with your tax or legal advisors. 990 is simply asking all filers to answer yes or no to highlight these questions. questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 31
32 Understanding Schedule F of the Form 990 This is where organizations should report a high level overview of approving and monitoring the use of funds under Part I. Additional Sch. F explanations questions to Webinar@ECFA.org 32
33 Q & A Time! questions to Webinar@ECFA.org Ted Batson John Van Drunen
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37 April 13 Date Topic Speakers 5 Ways to Take the Mystery Out of Managing Missions Contributions Dan Busby Michael Martin John Van Drunen April 20 May 25 8 Highlights from The Generosity Project Survey What to Look for in Charitable Gift Tax Reform Susie Lipps Dirk Rinker Michael Batts David Wills Register today at ECFA.org/Events questions to Webinar@ECFA.org
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40 Speaker Contact Information Ted Batson Capin Crouse LLP 972 Emerson Parkway Ste. A Greenwood, IN (o) x1150 (c) tbatson@capincrouse.com John Van Drunen ECFA 440 W. Jubal Early Drive Ste. 100 Winchester, VA (o) john@ecfa.org questions to Webinar@ECFA.org
41 Bonus Content: Other International Related Issues of Importance
42 Understanding FACTA The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) requires that foreign financial Institutions (FFI) and certain other nonfinancial foreign entities report on the foreign assets held by their U.S. account holders failure to report results in the FFI being subject to withholding on withholdable payments Certain U.S. taxpayers holding financial assets outside the United States must report those assets to the IRS on Form 8938, Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets The dollar threshold for reporting varies based on marital status (for individuals) and whether living inside or outside the U.S. Penalties apply for failure to file questions to
43 Boycotting States The U.S. tax code prohibits persons or companies from participating in boycotts that are not sanctioned by the U.S government. The primary target today is the Arab League s boycott of Israel. The U.S. Treasury publishes a list of boycotting countries including o Bahrain; Iraq; Saudi Arabia; United Arab Emirates; Republic of Yemen; Oman; Qatar; Kuwait; Lebanon; Libya; Syria questions to Webinar@ECFA.org
44 Boycotting States The antiboycott statutes prohibit the following activities: o Agreements to refuse or actual refusal to do business with or in Israel or with blacklisted companies. o Agreements to discriminate or actual discrimination against other persons based on race, religion, sex, national origin or nationality. o Agreements to furnish or actual furnishing of information about business relationships with or in Israel or with blacklisted companies. o Agreements to furnish or actual furnishing of information about the race, religion, sex, or national origin of another person. questions to Webinar@ECFA.org
45 Boycotting States The IRS requires the filing of Form 5713 to report operations in or related to boycotting states and the receipt of boycott requests and boycott agreements made. For more information see the Commerce Department s Office of Antiboycott Compliance at enforcement/oac#boycottlaws. questions to Webinar@ECFA.org
46 Importance of understanding foreign compliance requirements Employing or placing workers in foreign countries may impose certain tax liabilities on either the workers and/or your organization. A U.S. citizen working in a foreign country is not necessarily exempt from these responsibilities. There can be certain formation or authorization requirements to consider when operating in foreign countries. questions to Webinar@ECFA.org
47 Tax Totalization Agreements Many countries have systems similar to the U.S. social security system. There can be challenges when a resident of Country A works in Country B and both countries have mandatory social security programs. Some countries have attempted to streamline this complexity with Totalization Agreements. It is important to be mindful of assignment time periods. Further information: IRS Totalization Agreements questions to Webinar@ECFA.org
48 Business as Mission This is a growing trend within the missions community. There are appropriate ways of structuring BAM for IRS tax compliance purposes, but this can require very careful attention to avoid issues such as private benefit or inurement. Further information: ECFA BAM Legal Issues Webinar questions to Webinar@ECFA.org
49 Banking Relationships We have heard from some members that they are struggling to maintain banking relationships due to their high volume of international activity. Bank compliance departments may be very cautious given the heightened regulatory environment. It is recommended to maintain ongoing conversations with your bank leadership so they understand the nature of your activities and the due diligence you are exercising in disbursing funds. questions to
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