Non-Profits

As a journalism student, I think non-profit organizations are very good for communities everywhere. When looking through the handout given by Professor MOrris, I was actually shocked to see how many non-profit organizations there are in the Huntington area. Although I think non-profit organizations help communities and their citizens tremendously, I think without the IRS 990 form, the profits from the organizations could be miscalculated or swept under the rug. Like in the case study about non-profits, the money could be misused with a portion of it going to workers, and less than half of it actually going to the charity or organization. I think it is very important for non-profit organizations to be present in the area, however I think it is just as important to have all information about the organizations and how they operate as well.