129 | Can I Make My Studio a Nonprofit? A Conversation with Lindsey Roberts

Nonprofit status comes up all the time in dance studio owner communities, especially when studio owners are thinking about scholarships, competition teams, youth outreach, or grant funding. In this episode, Ginger sits down with Lindsey Roberts from Harquin Bookkeeping to break down what actually changes when you move from a for-profit to a nonprofit, what the IRS expects, and what studio owners often misunderstand. Lindsey explains why a nonprofit is not "the same business, just with tax benefits," and what you give up in exchange for being tax-exempt. They talk through the reality of boards, payroll rules, grant expectations, restricted vs. unrestricted funds, and why grants shouldn't be treated as your main solution for cash flow. If you've ever thought, "Should I make my competition team a nonprofit?" or "Would grants fix this?" this conversation will help you make a clearer, smarter decision.   Connect with Harquin Bookkeeping at https://www.dancebookkeeping.co/gingerhaithcox/coaching   Want to learn more? Get Understanding Nonprofits, a digital course from Ginger availalbe fro just $29.97. Understanding Nonprofits provides a basic overview of the benefits, definitions, and process of starting and running a nonprofit organization in the United States. Myths about nonprofits 501c3 recognition Discounts and grants for nonprofits Requirements Process of becoming a nonprofit Taught by Ginger Haithcox, nonprofit leader with over 20 years of experience in various nonprofit organizations.