Spending by non-profit groups in 22 nations exceeds $1-trillion -- and is growing rapidly, says a global team of researchers As complex social problems around the world challenge the capacities of governments and businesses, non-profit organizations are growing rapidly in number and influence,…
By Stephen G. Greene
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Following are summaries of recent reports by the Council of Better Business Bureaus’ Philanthropic Advisory Service and the National Charities Information Bureau. Those two private organizations report on whether charities meet standards for fund raising, governance, financial management, and…
Academy for Educational Development (Washington): Appointed May Rihani, senior vice-president at Creative Associates International (Washington), to be senior vice-president and director of gender and education development. American Society of Association Executives (Washington): Appointed Helen…
North Carolina Beefs Up Charitable Tax Break
Gov. Jim Hunt of North Carolina has signed into law a measure that will provide an increased incentive for many state residents to give to charity. The new law will allow people who do not itemize deductions on their federal income-tax returns to claim a 7-per-cent state tax credit -- up from 2.75…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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IRS Opinions ‘Open Door’ for Tribal Philanthropy
The Internal Revenue Service has given American Indian philanthropy a lift in two opinions that it issued to an organization that works with tribes. In the first opinion, the I.R.S. said that an organization created by a tribe under the tribe’s law on corporations could qualify as a foundation or a…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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Congress Orders IRS Review of Policies on Health Clubs
Congress has told the Internal Revenue Service to review its standards to make sure that charities that run health clubs or provide “fitness services” do not unfairly compete with businesses. The demand was placed into an appropriations bill that President Clinton signed into law last month. “With…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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The following awards have been presented for work in philanthropy, fund raising, volunteerism, and non-profit management: Arts and humanities. President Clinton has announced nine recipients of the 1998 National Humanities Medal, including Nancye Brown Gaj, founder and president of Motheread…
Charities That Received Special Federal Appropriations
AIDS Healthcare Foundation (Los Angeles) $2-million for a residential treatment program American Red Cross (Washington) up to $30-million for disaster relief Boys & Girls Clubs of America (Atlanta) $40-million for crime-prevention programs in public-housing facilities Canaan’s Community Development…
Charities Fill Up on ‘Pork Barrel’ Spending
Tucked into the $500-billion federal spending law enacted late last month were numerous dollops of cash to individual charities, colleges, local governments, and other organizations. ALSO SEE:Charities That Received Special Federal Appropriations Charities that benefited from that largesse managed…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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Donors to Foundations Regain Tax Deduction for Stock Gifts
President Clinton has signed into law a bill that makes permanent a key tax break for donors who give appreciated stock to private foundations. ALSO SEE:New Tax Provisions That Affect Private Foundations The tax provision, which was passed by Congress as part of a massive spending measure, also…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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How Much Money Federal Programs of Interest to Non-Profit Groups Will Receive
Spent in fiscal 1998 Fiscal 1999 Arts and Culture Corporation for Public Broadcasting 1 $300,000,000 $340,000,000 Historic preservation $41,000,000 $72,412,000 Institute of Museum and Library Services $146,000,000 $166,175,000 National Endowment for the Arts $98,000,000 $98,000,000 National…
Congressional Budget Deals Spare Programs of Importance to Charities
Although many federal programs of interest to non-profit groups had been threatened by lawmakers with big spending cuts, most charities will not see major reductions in government support under budget legislation enacted last month. ALSO SEE:How Much Money Federal Programs of Interest to Non-Profit…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
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United Way Will Fight Order to Pay Ex-Chief $2.4-Million
United Way of America owes millions of dollars in pension benefits to its former president, William Aramony, who is now serving time for defrauding the charity, a federal judge has ruled. ALSO SEE:The full text of the court’s ruling U.S. District Judge Shira A. Scheindlin in New York said that Mr.…
By Stephen G. Greene
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A Tradition of Service in Limbo
Civic clubs like Lions and Rotary seek ways to attract new members Dona Avery, an administrative assistant at an Atlanta bank, has done volunteer work for 20 years but says she never considered becoming a member of a traditional service club such as the Rotary, Kiwanis, or Lions Clubs. “I’m aware…
By Thomas J. Billitteri
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Following are summaries of recent reports by the Council of Better Business Bureaus’ Philanthropic Advisory Service and the National Charities Information Bureau. Those two private organizations report on whether charities meet standards for fund raising, governance, financial management, and…
American Society of Association Executives Foundation (Washington): Appointed Marsha Rhea, vice-president, to be executive vice-president and chief operating officer. Austin Peay State U. (Clarksville, Tenn.): Appointed Lenora P. Hoffman, assistant vice-chancellor for development at U. of Tennessee…