New IRS Rules Tell Foundations How to Comply With Public-Disclosure Law
The Internal Revenue Service has issued rules governing how private foundations are to comply with a law designed to give the public greater access to their annual informational tax returns, ALSO SEE:The full text of the new rules called Forms 990-PF. The regulations take effect March 13. Congress…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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Former Salvation Army officer charges that charity’s policy on pay for married couples violates her civil rights For four years, Wendy Spearin served as a lieutenant in the Salvation Army. But she never drew a paycheck. Instead, in keeping with a longstanding policy at the giant social-service…
By DOMENICA MARCHETTI
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Postal Service Seeks Increase of Up to 15% in Rates for Charity Mailings
The Postal Service has announced that it hopes to increase postage rates for charities early next year. The increase, part of a plan to raise rates for all mailers, ALSO SEE:Proposed Rates for Standard Non-Profit MailProposed Rates for Periodical Non-Profit Mail must still be approved by the Postal…
By Holly Hall
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United Way Reaches Settlement in Dispute on Software Deal
United Way of America has reached a settlement with a technology company over a $12-million software system that the organization scrapped because of what it said were irreparable defects. The charity said it reached “an amicable settlement” through non-binding mediation with Cap Gemini America, an…
By Thomas J. Billitteri
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Seeking Donations on the Internet: a Sampling of Resources
Following are resources for charities that want advice on the best ways to seek donations via the Internet. ALSO SEE:Making Sure That the Clicks StickOn-Line Promotions Tailored to Charities These items were drawn from the 2000 edition of The Chronicle’s Non-Profit Handbook. BOOKS The Fund Raiser’s…
On-Line Promotions Tailored to Charities
During the holidays, charities raised hundreds of thousands of dollars on line ALSO SEE:Making Sure That the Clicks StickSeeking Donations on the Internet: a Sampling of Resources through Internet promotions that companies designed especially for them. Last month, Venture Frogs, an Internet…
By Holly Hall
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U. of Miss. Gets 2 Big Gifts; Other Donations
Two universities and a foundation have received big gifts. * James L. Barksdale, former president of Netscape Communications, and his wife, Sally, have given the University of Mississippi $100-million to strengthen a statewide effort to wipe out illiteracy. The couple have established the Barksdale…
Denver Tycoon Vows to Support Scholarships
Bill Daniels, a Denver cable-television mogul, has promised to leave the bulk of his $1.1-billion estate to a foundation he began in 1997. The Daniels Fund will use 30 per cent of the windfall to finance a college-scholarship program for students from low-income families and the remainder to…
By C. Quinn Hanchette
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Singers Who Use Sign Language Are Among Those Honored as ‘Points of Light’
Following are the people and organizations that have most recently been named to receive President Clinton’s Daily Points of Light Award. The Points of Light Foundation, a Washington charity, assists the President in making the choices and carrying out the award program. More information about the…
75 Artists Who Received Grants From New Warhol Fund
Following are initial grants awarded by Creative Capital, ALSO SEE:New Fund to Support Emerging Artists Awards 75 Grants Totaling Over $560,000 a new fund to support individual artists. EMERGING FIELDS Betty Beaumont (New York): $15,000 for “Decompression,” a Web site that will include articles,…