How long should nonprofit organizations retain business-related records?

Nonprofit organizations often wonder how long they should retain certain records related to their business. The Web site of the San Francisco-based Hood & Strong LLP has posted some guidelines for record retention. Nonprofitlaw.com also has a sample record retention policy available at its Web site. The retention periods are intended as general guidelines only. Before destroying any business records, it is advisable to seek legal counsel.

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