Charitable Contribution and Donor Relation Considerations for 501(c)(3)...
Donors that make contributions to charitable organizations recognized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), may claim an individual income tax deduction...
View ArticleCause for Concern in the Education Industry: Two Federal Courts Find Title IX...
In a stunning decision that has the potential to change the way independent private schools operate, a federal district judge recently ruled in Conrad v. Baltimore Lutheran High School Association...
View ArticleFederal Court Rules Tax-Exempt Independent Schools Must Comply with Title IX
A recent federal court Title IX decision could affect private and independent schools nationwide. In Buttner-Hartsoe v. Balt. Lutheran High Sch. Ass’n, No. RDB-20-3229 (D. Md. July 21, 2022), five...
View Article[Audio] Nonprofit Basics: Designators, Members, Directors, Officers: The...
Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource, brought to you by the Exempt Organizations Group at Farella Braun + Martel. My name is Cynthia Rowland, and I'm a partner at Farella. I'm a...
View Article[Audio] Nonprofit Basics: Director Duties and Best Practices for the Typical...
Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource, brought to you by the Exempt Organizations Group at Farella Braun + Martel. My name is Cynthia Rowland, and I'm a partner at Farella. I'm a...
View Article[Audio] Internal Investigations for Nonprofits: A Means of Identifying and...
The worst nightmare for most nonprofit board members is a complaint that sparks an investigation of misconduct at the organization. The ember may have been burning for some time before the board...
View ArticleMinnesota Nonprofit Corporations — Bread and Butter Regulatory Considerations
Most of the 50 states (and the District of Columbia) have a specific statutory regime for nonprofit corporations. Some states, such as Delaware, regulate nonprofit corporations under general corporate...
View ArticleTax Exemption Scrutiny Continues (Again) For Nonprofit Hospitals
Scrutiny of nonprofit hospitals and the tax exemptions they receive is nothing new. Nonprofit hospitals can qualify for a variety of exemptions from federal and state income taxes, property taxes and...
View Article[Audio] Nonprofit Basics: Navigating the Complex Rules That Describe a Public...
Welcome to EO Radio Show. This nonprofit basics episode is intended to help a founder of a new charity to navigate the complex rules that describe a public charity. Many people think that the...
View Article[Audio] Nonprofit Basics: Election Year Issues for Private Foundations and...
Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. This Nonprofit Basics episode is the first of a three-part series on election-year activities of public charities and private foundations. In...
View ArticleThe Pandemic Forced the Cancellation of Your Nonprofit's Event - Now What?
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many nonprofits to postpone or cancel conferences, conventions, trade shows, and other events. This has often meant working with nonprofit organization members and...
View ArticleNon-Profit Organizations Can Reduce Risks by Addressing Data Privacy Concerns...
With the threat of cyber-attacks making the news, it is a good time for all non-profit organizations to review their policies and procedures with respect to data privacy. Many non-profit organizations...
View ArticleGot Crypto?
Charities increasingly receive inquiries from donors regarding the entity’s willingness to accept cryptocurrency (“crypto”) donations. In the wake of the pandemic, charities should consider ways to...
View Article[Audio] Nonprofit Basics: Election Year Issues for Private Foundations and...
Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. This Nonprofit Basics episode is the second of a three-part series on election year activities for public charities and private foundations....
View ArticleIRS Offers Automatic Penalty Relief for Certain Nonprofits and Electronic...
On Aug. 24, 2022, the IRS announced it will provide automatic relief for some taxpayers from penalties for failure to file certain tax returns due for taxable years 2019 and 2020. The IRS stated that...
View ArticleFederal Court holds nonprofit health center is immune from data breach class...
In a case of first impression, the United States District Court for the Southern District of California granted the motion of Defendant Neighborhood Healthcare seeking order compelling the United...
View Article[Audio] Nonprofit Basics: Election Year Issues for Private Foundations and...
Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. This Nonprofit Basics episode is the third of a three-part series on election year activities for public charities and private foundations....
View Article[Audio] Nonprofit Basics: Charitable Support for Individuals Affected by a...
Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. This Nonprofit Basics episode addresses some common charitable questions that come up in the immediate aftermath of disasters: earthquakes,...
View Article[Audio] Nonprofit Basics: Setting up a New Charity for Disaster Relief
Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. This episode provides a checklist of considerations when organizing a new charity to provide relief in the aftermath of a disaster, such as an...
View ArticleTax Efficiency in Exchange for Energy Efficiency
Is your tax-exempt organization working on major construction or renovations on your property? Or considering purchasing new energy-efficient cars for your organization? If so, there is some...
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