GRF Promotes Lisa Heller, CPA to Partner, Nonprofit Tax
January 5, 2026

GRF is excited to announce that Lisa Heller, CPA has been promoted to Partner in Nonprofit Tax. Lisa brings over 25 years of experience working with tax-exempt organizations and has been a key contributor to GRF’s nonprofit thought leadership since joining the firm. Lisa regularly publishes timely alerts on tax legislation, compliance deadlines, and emerging issues, and has presented on critical topics through GRF webinars and national nonprofit conferences. She’s delivered sessions for AICPA & CIMA, GWSCPA, and other industry forums. She currently serves as Vice Chair of the AICPA Exempt Organizations Tax Technical Resource Panel, and serves on GWSCPA’s Nonprofit Symposium Planning Committee. Her ability to clearly communicate complex tax issues and her leadership in issuing practical guidance shows her commitment to supporting nonprofit organizations.
“Congratulations to Lisa on this well-deserved promotion,” said Jackie Cardello, President and Managing Partner of GRF. “Her leadership and expertise in nonprofit tax will strengthen our Nonprofit Tax practice and support growth initiatives, including expanding our work with private foundations.”
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