John Crawford CPA, JD
Partner, Ernst & Young LLP
John Crawford is a Chicago-based partner in the EY Exempt Organization Tax Services practice where he provides tax planning and consultation, as well as tax compliance services, to all types of tax-exempt entities.
John advises exempt clients on a variety of issues, including governance, executive compensation and benefits matters, applications for tax-exempt status, private benefit, inurement and intermediate sanctions concerns, and unrelated business income tax. He also advises exempt organizations regarding organizational structuring and planning, use of for-profit subsidiaries, supporting organization qualification and compliance, joint venture structuring, and other affiliations and relationship tax issues.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Missouri. He also received a Juris Doctor with a Tax Certificate from the University of Missouri School of Law. He is a certified public accountant and a member of the bar.
John is a member of and active in several professional associations, including the American Bar Association, the American Health Lawyers Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the TE/GE Council, and the Chicago Bar Association. He is also a member of the AICPA Technical Resource Panel for Exempt Organizations.
Before joining EY, John practiced at the national law firm where he was a partner in its nonprofit organizations practice. He frequently writes and speaks on issues affecting exempt organizations.
John advises exempt clients on a variety of issues, including governance, executive compensation and benefits matters, applications for tax-exempt status, private benefit, inurement and intermediate sanctions concerns, and unrelated business income tax. He also advises exempt organizations regarding organizational structuring and planning, use of for-profit subsidiaries, supporting organization qualification and compliance, joint venture structuring, and other affiliations and relationship tax issues.
John holds a Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and a Master of Accountancy from the University of Missouri. He also received a Juris Doctor with a Tax Certificate from the University of Missouri School of Law. He is a certified public accountant and a member of the bar.
John is a member of and active in several professional associations, including the American Bar Association, the American Health Lawyers Association, the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the TE/GE Council, and the Chicago Bar Association. He is also a member of the AICPA Technical Resource Panel for Exempt Organizations.
Before joining EY, John practiced at the national law firm where he was a partner in its nonprofit organizations practice. He frequently writes and speaks on issues affecting exempt organizations.
Appearances
IdentificationNOT2051DateJune 24, 2020Have you reviewed your gift acceptance policy? Accepting gifts allows your not-for-profit to fulfill its mission - but without a gift acceptance policy, some well-intentioned donations can put your organization at serious financial and reputational risk…Speakers
John Crawford, CPA, JDPartner, Ernst & Young LLPTracy Paglia, CPAPartner, Moss Adams$49Standard Price
IdentificationNOT2055DateJune 24, 2020This session will explore key insights and lessons learned from working with the overhaul of the tax law enacted through the TCJA. In particular, the session will include key insights and observations related to the top 10 issues that have had the most impact for tax-exempt organizations…Speakers
Alexander L. Reid, J.D., LL.M. (Taxation)Partner, BakerHostetler LLPJohn Crawford, CPA, JDPartner, Ernst & Young LLPTax Shareholder, Clark Nuber$49Standard Price
IdentificationNOT2106DateJune 7, 2021Tax-exempt organizations are generally aware that they may be subject to the unrelated business income tax (UBIT) on income derived from certain types of activities, despite being recognized by the IRS as organizations that are otherwise exempt from income tax under Section 501(c)(3) or under other…Speakers
Partner, Director Non-Profit Tax, GRF CPAs & AdvisorsJohn Crawford, CPA, JDPartner, Ernst & Young LLP$49Standard Price
IdentificationNOT2141DateJune 8, 2021Come to this session to get the inside scoop on what tax issues keep an organization's CFO up at night…Speakers
Edward Priem II II, CPAChief Financial Officer, Junior Achievement USAChief Financial Officer, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic CommitteeJohn Crawford, CPA, JDPartner, Ernst & Young LLP$49Standard Price
IdentificationNOT2241DateJune 14, 2022Substantial attention is paid to charitable entities but what about other tax-exempt entities? This session will delve into common non-charitable entities including social welfare organizations, business associations, and social clubs…Speakers
John Crawford, CPA, JDPartner, Ernst & Young LLPLisa W. Heller CPA, Ms.Principal, GRF CPAs & Advisors$49Standard Price
IdentificationNOT2256DateJune 15, 2022Hospitals are required to follow very specific rules of 501(r) and report compliance on the Form 990 Schedule H. And as part of this compliance, the IRS routinely reviews the returns of tax-exempt hospitals. In this session, we will dive into the rules and regulations of IRC 501(r)…Speakers
John Crawford, CPA, JDPartner, Ernst & Young LLPPartner, Moss Adams$49Standard Price
