Condoleezza Rice to Head Jeb Bush’s Education Foundation
The former Florida governor, who has given up nonprofit and corporate posts ahead of a possible White House run, handed the reins of his school-reform nonprofit Thursday to one of the key figures in his brother’s presidential administration, the Associated Press reports.
Chicago Mayor Proposes Parkland Deal for Obama Library
Mayor Rahm Emanuel introduced an ordinance Wednesday that would allow the city to acquire park property for the future Obama presidential library, addressing a potential stumbling block to Chicago’s bid for the institution, Reuters reports.
Court in India Reverses Government Block of Greenpeace Funds
The court ordered India’s government to unfreeze foreign donations to Greenpeace India that officials had blocked while accusing the organization of undermining the country’s economy, Reuters reports.
Obama Emphasizes Tax Plan in State of the Union Speech
The president’s proposal would encourage gifts to charities.
By Megan O’Neil
Contributor
N.Y. Governor Launches Office for Faith-Based Efforts
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an initial $50-million grant round for the new state Office of Faith-Based Community Development Services, which will help religious organizations apply for and secure funding for social services, Capital New York reports.
Advocates Poised for Capitol Hill Battle on Donor-Advised Funds
Lobbyists are gearing up to press their case with Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch and other congressional leaders over tax legislation affecting nonprofits.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
How Much Major Nonprofit Players Spend on Lobbying
Nonprofits tend to budget tens or hundreds of thousands to make their voices heard, far less than the millions that major banks spend.
Nonprofits Find Much to Like in Obama Tax Plan
A proposed increase in the estate tax that exempts charitable gifts could spur more giving in the form of bequests and charitable trusts.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Key Court Victory Closer for IRS Open-Records Activist
A judge signaled he planned to rule in favor of an effort to force the tax agency to release machine-readable nonprofit data.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Ariz. County Ends Officials’ Unregulated Gifts to Nonprofits
The Pima County, Ariz., Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to end a longstanding practice of allowing members to donate money from their office budgets to charities and other outside agencies without oversight, the Arizona Daily Star reports.
Nonprofits Win Key Victory in Overhead Battles With Government
A little-noticed new rule could add new money for administrative expenses to government grants and contracts charities receive.
By DIANE YENTEL
Contributor
Lawmakers Consider Greater Disclosure for UConn Foundation
Connecticut legislators will consider proposals this session to require greater financial disclosure by the University of Connecticut Foundation following criticism of some of the nonprofit fundraising group’s expenditures, reports the Journal Inquirer.
IRS Says New ‘Dark Money’ Rules Still Months Away
The Internal Revenue Service is unlikely to propose new regulations on political activity by nonprofit groups before late spring, decreasing the chance that any changes will affect the 2016 elections, ProPublica reports.
Sen. Grassley Asks Red Cross to Explain Its Finances
The lawmaker is concerned about news-media reports saying its claim that 91 cents of every dollar goes to charity is wrong.
By Rebecca Koenig
Contributor
Local Governments and Nonprofits Test Crowdfunding for Civic Projects
Advocates say the funds raised by the technology help unlock additional sources of giving, but some taxpayers see city hall trying to double-dip into their wallets.
By Drew Lindsay
Senior Editor, Special Projects
Opinion: Raising Minimum Wage Puts Nonprofits at Risk
As minimum-wage hikes take effect in more than two dozen states and cities, the demise of a charity-run restaurant in a small Michigan town highlights the dangers the mandated pay raises pose for social-service organizations, according to a Wall Street Journal column.