NONPROFIT VOLUNTEERS AND STIPENDS: Can You Pay Your Volunteers?
Volunteers are an integral part of many nonprofit organizations. Some dedicate hundreds of hours each year to supporting a nonprofit’s mission. As a result, many nonprofits look for ways to recognize volunteers through gifts, stipends, gift cards, and other benefits. But can a nonprofit legally pay its volunteers? The answer is more complicated than many nonprofits realize because paying volunteers can affect employment status, liability protections, and taxes. The topic of this article...