Head of Jeb Bush-Allied Nonprofit Says It Might ID Donors
The founder of a new 501(c)(4) group set up to promote the likely presidential candidate’s policy proposals said the organization will not do political advertising on Mr. Bush’s behalf and may decide to disclose its contributors, reports The Washington Post.
Court: N.J. Clinic Liable for Patient’s On-Site Injury
The New Jersey Supreme Court unanimously held that a state law immunizing charities from damages for injuries occurring on their properties does not necessarily apply to nonprofit hospitals and their affiliates, New Jersey Law Journal writes.
National Review Magazine to Become Nonprofit
The venerable conservative magazine, operated as a business since its founding in 1955 but increasingly reliant on donations, will make the switch next month to become a nonprofit entity, Politico reports.
N.Y. Man Charged With Charity Scam Linked to Abducted Kids
Prosecutors said Peter Senese, who led an organization that purported to help prevent child trafficking, defrauded the parents of abducted children, collecting tens of thousands of dollars on allegedly false claims that he would track down and return their kids, Reuters and CBS New York report.
Lawmakers Drop Bill on UConn Foundation Financial Disclosure
A Connecticut legislative committee failed to vote Monday on a proposal to subject the flagship state university’s nonprofit fundraising arm to freedom-of-information laws, effectively killing the measure, the Hartford Courant writes.
Pa. House Slows Progress of Bill on Power to Define Charities
Pennsylvania representatives have put the brakes on a proposal to give legislators greater authority to determine what charities qualify for tax exemptions after the measure, which is backed by nonprofits, moved quickly through the State Senate, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
Mass. Woman Pleads Not Guilty to One Fund Fraud Charges
Joanna Leigh, who was one of the most vocal critics of the primary charity disbursing donated money to victims of the Boston Marathon bombing, denied in court Monday that she fraudulently collected tens of thousands of dollars from the One Fund Boston and other sources, The Boston Globe reports.
Vermont Nonprofits Fight State Plan to Limit Deductions
Charities are pushing state senators to reject a measure passed by the Vermont House on Friday that would cap taxpayers’ itemized deductions, including those on donations, the Burlington Free Press reports.
Court OKs Faith School’s Firing of Teachers Over Churchgoing
A California judge ruled last week that a Los Angeles-area religious school was within its rights to dismiss two teachers who refused to provide a reference from a pastor attesting to their church attendance and other faith matters, reports the Los Angeles Times.
In the competition for federal grants, Los Angeles nonprofits are getting a leg up from a new ally — the Annenberg Foundation.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
An array of donors have provided $17-million to a new effort to reinvent teacher training so it’s more like a medical residency.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
House Panel Says Review of NFL’s Nonprofit Status Under Way
The House Oversight Committee is reviewing the tax-exempt status of the National Football League and 10 other sports bodies, the Huffington Post reports.
Opinion: Climate Activists Seeking to Silence Campus Critics
Liberal and environmental organizations are using demands for disclosure of email correspondence and other documents to muzzle academics who question climate change and accept funding from the conservative Koch family, according to a Wall Street Journal columnist.
Clash at Koret Foundation Shows Perils of Cloudy Succession Plans
As baby boomers die and younger relatives are installed on family-foundation boards, legal squabbles may be increasingly common.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Nonprofit Tax-Exemption Approvals Double, Thanks to Simplified Form
The new 1023-EZ made it possible for the Internal Revenue Service to approve nearly 95,000 applications from organizations seeking 501(c)(3) designations last year.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
L.A. Lawmakers Aim to Slow Minimum-Wage Hike for Nonprofits
As Los Angeles leaders weigh a sharp increase in the minimum wage, some City Council members are calling for nonprofits and small businesses to be given additional time to implement the proposed hike, the Los Angeles Times reports.