Nonprofits Wait as Government Shutdown Looms
Congress needs to complete a budget deal before Monday to avoid a freeze on many federal government functions, but so far nonprofits are ambivalent.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
Budget Impasse Cripples a Few Charities, but Bigger Cuts May Follow
As the possibility of a government shutdown looms, nonprofits are also grappling with challenges caused by automatic budget cuts.
By Alex Daniels
Contributor
A Bid to Ease the Ban on Charity Politicking Splits Nonprofit Leaders
A panel says both religious groups and secular nonprofits should be allowed to endorse political candidates as long as that doesn’t entail campaign spending.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Coalition Criticizes Proposal to Ease Ban on Political Activity by Churches
Independent Sector says such a move could “undermine the public trust in these charitable organizations and do more harm than good.”
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Livestrong Loses Sponsors, Gains Others, and Jettisons Some Programs
The loss of corporate sponsors has forced the organization to scrutinize each of its dozens of projects and jettison those that are inefficient.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor
New Ore. Law Will Penalize Charities That Spend Less Than 30% on Programs
Regulators say they crafted the measure to withstand legal challenges that have derailed similar efforts.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Senators Seek to Know Why Charitable Deductions Matter
The two senators leading the process of crafting legislation to overhaul the tax code are giving their colleagues a month to make their cases for such tax breaks.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor
IRS Offers Fast-Track for Advocacy Groups Awaiting Tax Exemptions
Organizations that have waited more than 120 days can be approved quickly if they pledge not to spend more than 40 percent of their work on political activities.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor
Senate Finance Panel Outlines Ideas for Changing Charity Rules
Lawmakers release ideas they have gathered on ways to change the charitable deduction and regulation of tax-exempt groups.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor
Fixing the IRS: Avoiding Political Bias Is Paramount
Over four days this week, experts have been weighing in on how the agency can remedy its system for granting nonprofit status. Today: ideas for ensuring objectivity and a global view.
Fixing the IRS: Provide More Money for Enforcement
Over four days this week, experts are weighing in on how the agency can remedy its system for granting nonprofit status. Today: ideas for better resources.
Case Foundation Executive Named to Direct Social Innovation Fund
Michael Smith would become the third leader since the organization was created by President Obama in 2009.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor
Fixing the IRS: Improve the Application Process
Over four days this week, experts are weighing in on how the agency can remedy its system for granting nonprofit status. Today: ideas to make applying easier.
Fixing the IRS: Clarify the Rules on Political Involvement
Over the next few days, experts will weigh in on how the agency can remedy its system for granting nonprofit status. Today: ideas for simple, well-defined rules.
Top IRS Official Defends Actions but Doesn’t Take Questions
Lois Lerner, who oversees applications for tax-exempt status, said she did not hide anything from Congress about the tax agency’s efforts to single out conservative groups for scrutiny.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor
Lois Lerner, a Top IRS Official, to Plead Fifth-Amendment Right
Ms. Lerner, who oversees monitoring of tax-exempt groups, has been accused of hiding news from Congress about efforts to single out conservative groups for scrutiny.
By Doug Donovan
Contributor