Business Details
32 Years
experience
Nonprofit Accounting & Consulting Experts in Pasadena
Founded in 1994 by Joseph Harrington, we are a specialized public accounting and consulting firm dedicated to serving nonprofit organizations. Our team of seasoned professionals, including partners with over 20 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, provides auditing, tax preparation, and strategic advisory services tailored to the unique needs of associations, foundations, schools, and other nonprofits. By prioritizing deep client engagement and personalized service, we address complex issues related to government funding, compliance, and financial management.Our commitment extends beyond transactional support through educational symposiums, board training, and resource-sharing networks that empower nonprofits to achieve long-term sustainability. With memberships in leading professional organizations like the American Institute of CPAs and specialized quality centers, we uphold rigorous standards of excellence while fostering trust and collaboration within the nonprofit community.
Services
Auditing
Tax Preparation
Management Advisory
Government Grant Assistance
Benchmarking Analysis
Strategic Planning
Compliance Audits
Pension Plan Audits
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We specialize exclusively in nonprofit accounting with 20+ years of sector-specific experience
- Our team provides personalized audit and tax services tailored to complex nonprofit requirements
- We offer complimentary educational symposiums and board training programs
- We maintain dual office locations for enhanced accessibility across Southern and Northern California
- Our professionals complete 80 hours of continuing education every two years to ensure regulatory expertise
Associations and certifications
- American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
- California Society of CPAs
- Government Audit Quality Center
- Employee Benefit Plan Audit Quality Center
Services
Nonprofit Auditing
Our comprehensive audit services include financial statement audits, Uniform Guidance compliance examinations, and pension plan reviews. We specialize in navigating complex nonprofit accounting standards for organizations receiving federal, state, and private funding. Our team provides detailed trend analysis to help clients understand revenue and expense patterns affecting long-term sustainability.
Tax Compliance
We prepare all required exempt organization tax forms including IRS 990, 990T, and 990PF series, along with state-specific returns. Our experts handle multi-state compliance requirements and pension plan filings while ensuring adherence to evolving nonprofit tax regulations.
Management Advisory
Our advisory services encompass government grant negotiation, internal control strengthening, cost allocation analysis, and strategic business planning. We help nonprofits optimize their financial structures through customized benchmarking against industry standards and feasibility assessments for program viability.
Educational Programs
We offer board training sessions, quarterly symposiums, and client-specific educational programs covering topics like financial statement interpretation, endowment management, and regulatory compliance. These programs facilitate peer networking while addressing evolving nonprofit sector challenges.
Benchmarking Analysis
Our benchmarking services compare organizational performance against industry standards using extensive nonprofit financial data. This analysis helps clients identify operational efficiencies, evaluate program cost structures, and make data-driven decisions for sustainable growth.
People
Joseph Harrington
Founder
Established Harrington Group in 1994 with a vision to provide specialized accounting services for nonprofits, leveraging deep sector knowledge to deliver client-focused solutions.
Sean E. Cain
Partner
CPA with over 20 years of nonprofit sector experience, specializing in audit services and regulatory compliance for diverse charitable organizations.
Tonetta L. Conner
Managing Partner
Senior partner overseeing firm operations and client relations, with extensive expertise in nonprofit financial management and compliance auditing.
Carlos A. Davis
Partner
Specializes in government grant compliance and complex funding structures, providing strategic guidance to nonprofits navigating multi-source revenue models.
Oswaldo Torres
Partner
Focuses on pension plan audits and tax compliance, delivering comprehensive services to nonprofit organizations with employee benefit programs.
Questions
What types of nonprofit organizations do you serve?
We work with associations, foundations, legal service corporations, private schools, political action committees, and other 501(c)(3) organizations.
Do you handle multi-state tax compliance?
Yes, we prepare federal and state tax returns for nonprofits operating across multiple jurisdictions.
What audit services do you specialize in?
We perform financial audits, Uniform Guidance audits, Yellow Book audits, pension plan audits, and compliance audits for nonprofits.
How do you support nonprofit board development?
We offer specialized board training programs covering strategic planning, budgeting, and financial statement interpretation for nonprofit directors.
Are your professionals required to maintain certifications?
All staff complete 80 hours of continuing education every two years, exceeding licensing requirements to ensure regulatory expertise.
