Budget Deal Would Block IRS From Changing Nonprofit Politicking Rules
The agreement struck this week by congressional leaders includes a temporary ban on the Internal Revenue Service using federal funds to revise rules on political spending by tax-exempt “social welfare” groups, reports The Washington Post.
Nonprofits Set to Get $20 Million in U.S. Funds for Security
The omnibus spending bill set for congressional approval in the coming days includes the largest allocation in eight years for grants to nonprofits to beef up their security measures, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency writes.
Boy Scouts Revise Troop Rules to Ban Political Advocacy
A Utah pro-marriage-equality group said the chartering regulations adopted last week by the national youth organization will likely sink its application to sponsor Scout troop with gay leaders, the Associated Press reports.
Cancer Charity That Raised $10 Million Admits Bogus Claims
The Brooklyn-based National Children’s Leukemia Foundation acknowledged in a settlement with New York State authorities that donor pitches touting its bone-marrow registry, cancer-research center in Israel, and grant-a-wish program for young patients were exaggerated or false, the Forward reports.
Minn. Grants Aim to Stem Radicalization in Somali Community
A Somali-American nonprofit in Minneapolis will divvy up some $400,000 in federal and private funds as part of a pilot project to counter jihadist recruitment among youths in immigrant communities, the Star Tribune writes.
Ford’s $190 Million Renovation Carries Message About Philanthropy
President Darren Walker rejects “intimidating and hierarchical” architecture in favor of a space that feels welcoming to nonprofits and other foundations.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Pope’s Visit Boosts Charitable Giving, Survey Finds
More than 60 percent of all people polled said they would give the same or more to charity this year than last. Among Catholics, that number was over 70 percent.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Grants Roundup: $8 Million Pledged to Improve Climate-Resilience Planning in 12 Communities
Other awards include $5 million from the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration in support of diversity and inclusion programs.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
Microsoft Restyles Philanthropy Unit Under New Name and Leader
The tech giant announced Tuesday that it will expand its charitable activities under a newly named division, Microsoft Philanthropies, The Seattle Times and CNET report.
Former Field Museum Worker Charged in Alleged $900,000 Theft
A woman who worked for nearly 11 years at the Chicago natural-history museum was charged with embezzlement Tuesday, days after the Field revealed a more than $900,000 fund diversion, the Chicago Sun-Times and Crain’s Chicago Business write.