1. So You Want to Start a Nonprofit… Test Your Knowledge
A City of Jacksonville Nonprofit Gateway
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2. Rules Answer all 15 questions correctly to win.
For each question, click on the button that you think is the correct answer, then click on the “Correct” button to see if you are right.
Click the “Next Question” button to move to the next question.
If you answer a question incorrectly, don’t worry…you can always replay the game!

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5. What is a nonprofit organization?15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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What is a nonprofit organization?
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A charitable and/or tax-exempt organization dedicated to furthering a particular social cause A
An organization that is exempt from all taxes C
A not-for-profit organization that is created for social groups B
An organization that is created for religious purposes D

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What is the primary difference between a nonprofit organization and a for profit organization?
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A nonprofit organization can receive grants A
A nonprofit organization can make a profit, but it has to reinvest profits back into the organization C
A for-profit organization can earn a profit; nonprofits cannot B
A nonprofit organization cannot support a political cause D

7. What is the most common type of U.S. Code 501 designation?15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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What is the most common type of U.S. Code 501 designation?
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501 (c) 4 A
501 (c) 5 C
501 (c) 3 B
501 (c) 8 D

8. A tax-exempt nonprofit does not have to pay ____________taxes?15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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A tax-exempt nonprofit does not have to pay ____________taxes?
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Any Type of Income Taxes A
Any Taxes C
Any Type of Employee Taxes B
Any Federal Taxes D

9. From which resource should all nonprofit organizations seek help?15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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From which resource should all nonprofit organizations seek help?
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CPA (Certified Public Accountant) A
Marketing Executive C
Clergy B
Congressman or Congresswoman D

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In addition to the Organizational and Political Tests, what is the 3rd test organizations must achieve toreceive the most common tax-exempt status designation of 501 (c) 3?
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Religious Test A
Educational Test C
Scientific Test B
Assets Test D

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What entity does the Secretary of State require all nonprofit entities to have?
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Advisory Board A
Board of Directors C
Steering Committee B
Strategic Committee D

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When is a nonprofit organization eligible to apply for a tax- exempt designation?
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Within 27 months of becoming a nonprofit organization A
After it becomes incorporated through the Secretary of State’s office C
After one year of being in operation B
Within 30 days of becoming a nonprofit organization D

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Which are critical unique skills every nonprofit leader should possess?
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Managerial Skills A
Communication Skills C
Entrepreneurial Skills B
Leadership Skills D

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When a nonprofit goes out of business (dissolves), what can it do with its remaining assets?
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Give them to another nonprofit A
Sell them and try to make a profit C
Donate them to staff members B
Donate them to people in the community D

15. A nonprofit tax-exempt designation is issued through which agency?15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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A nonprofit tax-exempt designation is issued through which agency?
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Secretary of State’s Office A
The Internal Revenue Service C
The Department of Revenue B
Tax Collector’s Office D

16. A nonprofit’s Board of Directors has the power to ___________:15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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A nonprofit’s Board of Directors has the power to ___________:
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Withdraw money at-will from the nonprofit’s bank account A
Designate one board member to make all financial and operation decisions without board approval C
Revoke the nonprofit’s exemption status B
Hire and fire the nonprofit’s CEO/Executive Director/President D

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It is widely considered appropriate for a nonprofit’s Board of Directors to hire the ___________.
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Chief Operations Officer A
Chief Strategy Officer C
Chief Executive Officer B
Administrative Assistants D

18. Every nonprofit should have a _________ in place.15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
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Every nonprofit should have a _________ in place.
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Vision Statement A
Board of Directors C
Mission Statement B
All of the above D

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For long-term sustainability and financial stability, nonprofits should consider:
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Finale
Diversifying revenue sources A
Spending as little as possible on all expenses, including salaries C
Having no more than five staff members B
Hosting several fundraising events each year D

20. Congratulations! You’re A Winner!