Mission Possible
Nonprofit financial accountability, compliance, and governance
A Division of Balancing Act Small Business Services
Our Mission
We help nonprofits keep their finances clean, their compliance current, and their board confident, so you can pour your energy into the mission instead of the paperwork. You didn’t start a nonprofit to become an accountant. That part’s on us.
Running a nonprofit is a calling, but it comes with real responsibilities: to the IRS, to your board, to your donors, and to the community you serve. Mission Possible is a dedicated nonprofit advisory practice built to carry that weight with you, so the numbers and the paperwork never get in the way of the work that matters.
Why Nonprofits Need Specialized Guidance
A nonprofit isn’t just a business that doesn’t pay taxes.
Here’s what makes it different, and why that difference matters.
A Different Purpose
Businesses exist to turn a profit for their owners. Nonprofits exist to put every resource to work in pursuit of a mission. That one difference changes how everything works underneath.
More People to Answer To
Systems That Protect Your Mission
Your books should do more than record what came in and went out. They should protect your mission, show transparency, and build the trust that keeps donors giving.
Knowledge Built for This
Nonprofit accounting has its own rules and its own tripwires. It takes someone who lives in this world to guide you through them, and that’s exactly why Mission Possible exists.
Our Philosophy
Accountability
We believe every donated dollar deserves careful handling and honest accountability. When people trust you with their generosity, the numbers behind it should honor that trust.
Integrity
Good compliance isn't red tape, it's protection. It protects your organization, your board members, your volunteers, your donors, and the communities they all serve.
Partnership
We aren't just here at tax time. We partner with nonprofit leaders throughout the year, so support is there when the questions and decisions actually come up.
Who We Serve
We work with mission-driven organizations of every size and stage, including:
501(c)(3) Charities
Private Foundations
Community Organizations
Youth Organizations
Civic Organizations
Faith-Based Organizations
Educational Organizations
Animal Welfare Organizations
If your work serves the public good, we’re here to help you do it well.
We Understand Nonprofit Budgets
We know every dollar matters. That’s why we offer scalable services and thoughtful pricing designed to meet organizations where they are. Whether you’re just getting started or managing a growing nonprofit, we’ll help you find the right level of support without compromising your financial integrity or compliance. We believe every nonprofit deserves sound financial guidance, and our role is to help you find a level of support that’s both financially responsible for your organization and sustainable for ours.
Financial Accountability
Every donated dollar carries a promise, and clean, well-kept books are how you keep it. We handle the day-to-day financial work behind the scenes so you always know where your organization stands and can show your board and funders the same. When someone asks how the money’s doing, you’ll have a clear answer ready, not a shrug.
Bookkeeping. Accurate, nonprofit-specific bookkeeping that properly tracks funds, grants, and donor restrictions.
Financial Reporting. Clear statements your board, funders, and auditors can actually read and trust.
Budget Development. Realistic annual budgets tied directly to your programs and goals.
Internal Controls. Practical safeguards that protect your funds and give your board genuine peace of mind.
Accounting System Setup. Software and a chart of accounts configured for the way nonprofits really work.
Financial Accountability pricing:
Balance Check:
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Balance Builder:
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Balance Manager:
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Starting-at pricing. Nonprofit organizations vary in complexity, including grant funding, restricted funds, payroll, reporting requirements, and board support. We’ll recommend the package that best fits your organization’s needs.
Compliance
Maintaining your tax-exempt status is an ongoing responsibility, and missed filings can put everything you’ve built at risk. We keep you in good standing year after year, so a surprise letter from the IRS never turns into a surprise crisis. (Nobody enjoys that particular pen pal.) You focus on the mission. We’ll keep the calendar.
Form 990 Preparation & Filing. Preparation and filing of the right version of your annual return, whether that's the 990-N, 990-EZ, or full Form 990.
Annual IRS Compliance. Keeping your exempt status current and protected, every single year.
State Filings. Charitable registrations and state-level renewals wherever your organization operates.
Recordkeeping Guidance.. Straightforward systems for keeping the documentation regulators expect to see.
Form 990 filing:
Form 990-N:
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Form 990-EZ:
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Form 990 (full):
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Governance & Advisory
Strong organizations are led by informed people. Beyond the filings and the ledgers, we help your board and leadership understand the numbers, meet their responsibilities, and make confident decisions, so good governance becomes part of how your organization operates. Nobody has to be a “numbers person” here. It’s all figure-out-able, and we’ll figure it out together.
Board Financial Training. Plain-English help so board members can actually read the financials and understand their duties, no accounting degree and no judgment required.
Governance Best Practices. Policies and structures that keep your organization accountable, transparent, and audit-ready.
Financial Policies & Procedures. Written policies, from gift acceptance to spending to conflict of interest, tailored to your organization.
Executive Director Advisory. A trusted financial sounding board for the person carrying the weight of the mission.
Treasurer Support. Behind-the-scenes support so your volunteer treasurer never has to feel alone in the role.
Governance and advisory support is tailored to your organization and scoped during your consultation.
Formation
Starting a nonprofit is exciting. The paperwork to make it official? A little less so. The road from idea to approved 501(c)(3) is paved with applications, filings, and IRS requirements that are easy to get wrong, so we’ll walk you through it from the very first step. Solid, compliant foundation from day one. No guesswork, and no panicked Googling at midnight.
501(c)(3) Applications. Preparation and filing of Form 1023 or 1023-EZ, positioned to give your application the best chance of a clean approval.
New Nonprofit Formation. Guidance through the nonprofit formation process, including coordinating with your attorney where legal documents are required.
IRS Determination Letters. Guiding your application all the way through to your official letter confirming tax-exempt status.
EIN & Initial IRS Setup. Securing your EIN and establishing your organization's initial IRS accounts and classifications.
Formation pricing:
Nonprofit Formation:
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+ state filing fees
Form 1023-EZ Filing:
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+ $275 federal filing fee
Form 1023 Filing
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+ $600 federal filing fee
Total Mission Stewardship
Most nonprofit leaders don’t just need help at filing time. They need a partner who understands the whole picture, so their books inform their 990, their 990 stays effortless, and their board always has clear numbers to stand on. Total Mission Accountability brings our Financial Accountability, Compliance, and Governance & Advisory services into one coordinated relationship, so nothing falls through the cracks and no one is scrambling at deadline.
What's included:
Year-round bookkeeping and financial reporting built for nonprofits
Annual Form 990 preparation and filing (the correct version for your organization)
Ongoing IRS and state compliance monitoring
Quarterly check-ins for budgeting, board reporting, and planning
Board and treasurer support throughout the year
Direct access to your advisor, with no surprises come filing season
Why organizations choose Total Mission Accountability:
Clean books, calm compliance seasons, and a board that always knows where things stand
One team that understands your whole organization, not separate pieces that don't talk to each other
Decisions get made with real financial data, not guesswork
Your leaders get to focus on the mission, not the paperwork
Want a partner in your corner all year? That’s exactly the idea. We’ll build an all-inclusive plan that fits your organization’s size, stage, and budget, so your finances, compliance, and governance finally move as one. Because no two nonprofits look alike, Total Mission Accountability is always custom-priced to your organization, never a one-size- fits-all number.
Testimonials
The positive impact that Mission Possible has had on our organization cannot be overstated! From organization to payroll to taxes, every aspect of our finances has been streamlined and improved under the expert guidance of Tammy and her team. They are reliable, knowledgeable, and are a delight to work with to boot. I never want to go back to the days before Balancing Act! I truly enjoy working with you and your team. You are a boon to our community, both through your business and on a personal level. I’ve seen how involved you are and admire you greatly.
Nikki Drosche
Heartland Association of Realtors
As we launched The Race Collective, Tammy was an invaluable resource in helping us navigate the process of forming our organization. She guided us through the steps of establishing our organization, and all of the necessary documentation, making what could have been an overwhelming process feel manageable. She was always responsive, knowledgeable, and willing to answer our questions, giving us confidence that we were setting everything up correctly from the start. We truly appreciate her guidance and highly recommend Mission Possible by Balancing Act to any organization looking for experienced, trustworthy support.
Jess Belanger
The Race Collective (501c3)
Mission Possible is more than a service provider; they’re a true partner of the Early Chamber of Commerce. They continually invest in our Chamber by providing valuable educational opportunities for our members and supporting initiatives that strengthen our business community. Their willingness to share their expertise, collaborate, and give back has made a meaningful impact on our organization. We’re grateful for their partnership and highly recommend them to any nonprofit or business looking for a team that genuinely cares about the communities they serve.
Amanda Chapman
Executive Director, Early Chamber of Commerce
Ready to Get Started?
Wherever you are in your nonprofit journey, we’d love to help. No pressure, no jargon, just a plan that fits your mission and your budget.