For over 30 years, we have provided financial and operational know-how and passion to organizations who are committed to making the world a better place.
Founded in 1984, and well before the term "conscious capitalism" was coined, Raffa – Marcum's Nonprofit & Social Sector Group, has always been a diverse team of mission-driven professionals. We exist to do meaningful work for organizations we can proudly call clients and to be a catalyst for positive, systemic change in our community.
WHAT SETS US APART
Women represent 65% of overall workforce
LGBTQ community representation
International team with multi-lingual knowledge
Entrust assurance and taxes to those who get compliance and also get you. Providing value beyond assurance, our dedicated team provides technical and specialized nonprofit/social sector focus and expertise, quality control, partner attention, communication skills and flexibility to conduct your high quality audit in a manner to exceed your expectations – guaranteed.
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Outsource core functions or access exactly the talent you need when you need it. Whether its short term interim support around a specific project need or ongoing comprehensive service and support and oversight by Accounting, Technology and/or Human Resources experts, our clients have access to the right people at exactly the right dose.
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Choose a partner whose clients are ones you identify with and admire. Deeply committed to helping you do the right thing for the right reason at the right time. Our experts have the passion, skill, and experience to help nonprofits and caring businesses achieve their potential. No matter your stage of development, we meet you where you are and take you where you need to go.
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Certified B Corporation
Since our inception we've had a way of doing business that many may have described as unconventional, certainly non-traditional, but it was a way of doing business that we believed would serve as best. We believed it then, and even more so today, that being a good business means being a good advisor, a conscientious steward and a responsible corporate citizen.
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April 11, 2019
Press Release
Marcum LLP Nonprofit Leader Thomas Raffa Receives 2019 GOODAward from GOODProjects
Thomas J. Raffa, national leader of Raffa-Marcum’s Nonprofit & Social Sector Group, will be honored today with a GOODAward at GOODGala 2019, for his commitment to ....
April 08, 2019
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Hartford Business Journal quoted Nonprofit Tax Leader Frank Smith in an article about the impact of the new tax law on fundraising.
Some local nonprofits are seeing fewer donations in wake of federal tax law changes.
March 24, 2019
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The Georgetown Dish reported on the Marcum-CARE Social Investors Day at Marcum’s Washington DC office, which was dedicated to promoting impact investing.
At the inaugural “Social Investors Day,” some 80 leaders in the field discussed how to reduce poverty and advance economic rights.
March 22, 2019
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Mysocialgoodnews.com published a recap of the Marcum-CARE Mock Social Investors Day on January 21, which was dedicated to promoting impact investing and advancing women and girls globally.
Dozens of would-be investors attended the event, which showcased nine gender-focused social enterprises operated by CARE in Asia, Latin America, and Africa.
March 22, 2019
Press Release
Marcum LLP and CARE Convene Mock Social Investors Day to Promote Impact Investing, Advance Women and Girls Globally
Marcum LLP yesterday convened a special mock Social Investors Day in its Washington, DC, office, to promote “impact investing” around the world.
January 11, 2019
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The Hill published an article by Nonprofit Tax Leader Frank Smith about the misunderstood world of private foundation tax rules.
Beyond the media craze and the flexing of muscles by the New York Attorney General’s Office and advisers of the Trump Foundation, there are lessons ....
January 08, 2019
Press Release
Raffa-Marcum’s Nonprofit & Social Sector Group Named to Inaugural Real Leaders 100 List of Top Impact Companies
Marcum LLP announced that Raffa-Marcum's Nonprofit & Social Sector Group was named to the inaugural list of Real Leaders 100 Top Impact Companies, a collaboration ....
January 01, 2019
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Leaders magazine profiled Washington DC Office Managing Partner Kathy Raffa in a special feature about women business leaders.
With more than 35 years of successful experience serving the nonprofit sector, Raffa regularly serves as an Audit Partner and provides clients with advisory services. ....
December 21, 2018
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TriplePundit published 20 Questions for Private Foundations from Raffa - Marcum's Nonprofit & Social Sector Group
Raffa - Marcum's Nonprofit and Social Sector Group, a service of Marcum LLP, recommends 20 questions that can help guide private foundations in remaining compliant ....
December 21, 2018
Press Release
20 Questions for Private Foundations from Raffa-Marcum’s Nonprofit & Social Sector Group
Raffa - Marcum's Nonprofit and Social Sector Group, a service of Marcum LLP, recommends 20 questions that can help guide private foundations in remaining compliant ....
December 20, 2018
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TriplePundit announced the 2019 Empowering Vital Leaders Initiative of Raffa-Marcum’s Nonprofit & Social Sector Group, which will kick off on January 15.
Marcum LLP announced today that on January 15 it will host a special kick-off event in its Washington, D.C., office for a mentoring program designed ....
December 20, 2018
Press Release
Raffa - Marcum’s Nonprofit & Social Sector Group Will Mentor and Empower Women Leading Change Around the Globe
Marcum LLP announced today that on January 15 it will host a special kick-off event in its Washington, D.C., office for a mentoring program designed ....
December 19, 2018
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Big Think published an article by Rich Tafel, director of Raffa Social Capital Advisors, on the advantages and disadvantages of establishing a hybrid for-profit / nonprofit business model.
The rise of impact investing into for-profit social ventures makes this is a powerful alternative to the nonprofit model.
December 18, 2018
Press Release
IRS Guidance on Long-Awaited Qualified Transportation Fringes for Exempt Organizations is Finally Here
The TCJA, signed into law in December 2017, provided sweeping changes affecting almost all businesses and individual taxpayers. One such change related to limitations on ....
December 14, 2018
Nonprofit - Tax Services
DC Exemptions May Be At Risk
The District of Columbia's Office of Tax and Revenue has issued a notice announcing that all franchise, sales, and personal property tax exemptions will now ....
December 13, 2018
Nonprofit - Social Capital Advisors
Opportunity Zones New Regulations Favor Investors with Less Explicit Focus on Poverty
In late October Treasury wrote out new guidelines for Opportunity Zones that cleared up some unanswered questions for investors and nonprofit's addressing poverty.
December 11, 2018
Tax Flash - Nonprofit & Social Sector
Long-Awaited QTF Guidance for Exempt Organizations is Finally Here
While tax exempt businesses continue waiting to see if Congress will find a way to repeal this part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, ....
December 07, 2018
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The Washingtonian featured Raffa – Marcum’s Nonprofit and Social Services Group in an article about philanthropy by Capital-area companies.
This accounting group - now known as Raffa - Marcum's Nonprofit and Social Sector Group after a recent merger - gives its DC office unlimited ....
October 22, 2018
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Long Island Business News featured Marcum’s merger with Raffa P.C.
Marcum announced today that it has merged in Raffa, a Washington, D.C.-based public accounting firm focused on serving the nonprofit sector.
October 22, 2018
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NonProfit Times reported on Raffa PC’s merger into Marcum.
Nonprofit-focused accounting firm Raffa, P.C. was merged into Marcum LLP effective October 1. The Raffa team joined Marcum's Not-for-Profit Practice group, which will be known ....
October 22, 2018
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Accounting Today reported on Marcum’s merger with Raffa P.C.
Marcum LLP has added Raffa P.C., bringing together two Top 100 Firms and supplementing Marcum’s not-for-profit practice with a nonprofit-focused group led by women partners.
October 22, 2018
Press Release
Marcum LLP Merges in Raffa, P.C., Creating a National Accounting Force in the Nonprofit Sector
Marcum LLP has merged in top accounting firm Raffa, P.C., effective October 1, the Firm announced today. A recognized leader in the nonprofit and social sector, ....
February 12, 2018
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The Hartford Business Journal published a column by Tax Services Director Marla Esan about the impacts of the Tax Cuts & Jobs Bill for nonprofit organizations.
Like every sector, nonprofits won some and lost some in the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act. Here is a brief summary of the provisions impacting ....
September 28, 2017
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Tax Partner Robert Spielman wrote about maximizing your charitable contributions for his latest column in the Coconut Creek City News.
There is seemingly no end to the solicitations we receive from qualified charitable organizations seeking our assistance.
February 29, 2016
Tax-Exempt Business
Managing the Risks and Exposure Associated with Fundraising Activities
For many nonprofit organizations, a robust fundraising function is an important part of any long-term plan for success. A nonprofit's executive leadership team must, however, ....
February 22, 2016
Tax-Exempt Business
Managing Restricted Contributions: How to Keep Your Nonprofit Organization Out of Trouble
For nonprofit organizations that receive contributions from private donors, there can be a variety of risks, including tracking and expending contributions as well as accounting ....
August 10, 2015
Tax-Exempt Business
Significant Changes Ahead for Non-Profit Organizations' Financial Reporting
The Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") has been working on a financial statement project that may result in a number of changes to accounting standards ....
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