New Administration Outlook: How Your Organization Can Adapt to Federal Grant...
This past week, the Trump Administration issued and then rescinded its January 27, 2025, OMB memorandum that temporarily paused federal agency grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs. In...
View ArticleIllinois Law Requiring Certain Not-For-Profits to Disclose Demographic Data...
Illinois' General Not-For-Profit Corporation Act (Act) was amended to begin requiring certain Illinois not-for-profits to annually report on the demographics of their governing bodies as of January 1,...
View ArticleColorado Religious Property Tax Exemption and UBI
Property owned by qualified religious organizations in Colorado may enjoy an exemption from state property tax. To enjoy exemption, the real and personal property must be owned and used “solely and...
View ArticleHow donations to charity can provide tax relief
Gift Aid transforms charitable donations by allowing charities and CASCs to claim 25p extra for every £1 given—at no additional cost to you. Higher and additional rate taxpayers can also claim valuable...
View ArticleNon-Profits, NGOs, Overseas Staff, and the DOGE Shake-Up at USAID: A...
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order establishing the Department of Government Efficiency under Elon Musk. Just days later, on February 3, DOGE closed the Washington...
View ArticleService of Donated Alcohol by Not-for-Profit Entities and Institutions of...
Not-for-profit entities and institutions of higher education may hold liquor licenses for their facilities. They may also be involved in catering events where alcohol is served on and off their...
View ArticleMemorandum for the Heads of Executive Departments and Agencies - Advancing...
Summary - Directs the heads of executive departments and agencies to review all funding provided to NGOs and align future funding decisions with the interests of the United States and the goals of the...
View ArticleChurch Founder’s Works Not “Works for Hire” Even Though Founder Was Employee
Keith Rhinehart started the Aquarian Foundation church in 1955, with a mission to study “Modern Spiritualism, Christianity, Eastern and Metaphysical Thought.” Bruce Lowndes joined the church in the...
View ArticlePennsylvania Act 122: Understanding Key Reporting Requirements and Deadlines...
As of January 1, 2025, new reporting requirements and annual filings under Pennsylvania Act 122 of 2022 have become effective. Under this new legislation, business entities and other organizations...
View ArticleBusiness Owner Borrows from Their Private Foundation – A Different Form of...
Many successful business owners attribute some part of their success to their community. For some of these owners, it is not enough to simply acknowledge this “debt”; they feel an obligation to share...
View ArticleUpdates and Summary of the Evolving Executive Federal Funding Freeze
On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders pausing several federal funding streams while the Trump Administration evaluates whether covered government financial...
View ArticleNow May be the Time to Ask Whether Your Non-Profit’s Top Executive Should...
In a time where headlines are dominated with executive orders and political shake-ups, non-profit boards cannot afford to be distracted from leadership decisions that matter most. Your CEO plays a...
View ArticleOregon HOAs Should Continue to Prepare for Compliance with Corporate...
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA), enacted to combat financial crimes, requires certain entities to report beneficial ownership information (BOI) to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network...
View Article[Virtual Event] Nonprofit Sector Compliance Conference - May 21st, 8:00 am -...
Navigate the unique challenges of compliance for nonprofits - From fraud and conflict of interest to tax exemption, fundraising, and data security, nonprofit organizations are faced with significant...
View ArticleFTC Forges Ahead in Court Battle on FTC Act's Scope Over Nonprofit...
With much of the administrative state in turmoil, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) appears to be holding steady and continuing to litigate its current cases. We previously discussed the FTC’s lawsuit...
View Article[Webinar] Foundations of AI: What Tax-Exempt Organizations Need to Know -...
Join us for the first AI Across Industries webinar of 2025! Philanthropists, nonprofits, and other tax-exempt organizations have a laser focus on making our world better—now imagine the impact they...
View ArticleCharitable Fundraising Platforms
Join us as we spotlight select chapters of Venable’s popular Advertising Law Tool Kit, which helps marketing teams navigate their organization’s legal risk....By: Venable LLP
View ArticleProposed Legislation Targets Nonprofits Supporting Immigrant Communities
Proposed legislation introduced in the US Senate last week would deny tax-exempt status to certain organizations that support undocumented immigrants. The legislation would change the eligibility...
View ArticleIs Your Nonprofit Slashing Benefits to Offset Federal Funding Cuts?
On February 6, 2025, the Trump administration (the Administration) issued an executive order (the Review Order) directing the heads of Federal executive departments and agencies (Agencies) to review...
View ArticleAn Overview of Federal Tax Filing Obligations for Political Action Committees
As those in the U.S. enter tax season, now is a good time to review and ensure company PACs are in compliance with federal tax law. As organizations that primarily engage in political activities, PACs...
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