Campaign 2010: Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss Their Nonprofit Agendas
How candidates for governor would influence the work of nonprofit groups in their states if they are elected.
Campaign 2010: John W. Hickenlooper, Democrat, Colorado
John W. Hickenlooper, a candidate for governor of Colorado, explains how his agenda would affect nonprofit groups in his state.
Small Charities Face October Deadline on Tax Status
Tens of thousands of small groups must meet an October 15 paperwork deadline or they will lose their tax exemptions.
By GRANT WILLIAMS
Contributor
Gubernatorial Candidates Discuss Their Agendas for Nonprofits
The Chronicle starts a series about how candidates for governor in this fall’s elections plan to treat nonprofits.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Tough Economic Times for Nonprofits a Key Topic for Charity Regulators
Charity regulators will focus on challenges facing nonprofit organizations in the bad economy during an annual public conference.
By GRANT WILLIAMS
Contributor
Navigating the Politics of Philanthropy
New tool gives insight into the political leanings of philanthropists and nonprofit leaders.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Campaign 2010: C.L. “Butch” Otter, Republican, Idaho
C.L. “Butch” Otter, a candidate for governor in Idaho, explains how his agenda would affect nonprofit groups in his state.
Campaign 2010: Peter Shumlin, Democrat, Vermont
Peter Shumlin, a candidate for governor in Vermont, explains how his agenda would affect nonprofit groups in his state.
IRS Widget Reminds Small Charities of Key Paperwork Deadline
A widget designed for Web sites to help small charities understand an important deadline for filing tax returns has been released by the Internal Revenue Service.
By GRANT WILLIAMS
Contributor
Donor-Disclosure Bill Again Stalls in Senate
The Senate has again decided not to consider a controversial bill intended to lift the veil on who is paying for advertisements and other communications that advocacy groups and businesses sponsor to influence elections.
By GRANT WILLIAMS
Contributor
Promise Neighborhoods Grant Winners—and Losers—Get New Aid
A new group looks to help charities working to improve education through the federal government’s Promise Neighborhoods program.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Federal Government Announces Promise Neighborhood Grant Winners
Twenty-one groups get federal money to help children in distressed neighborhoods.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
IRS Offers Details on Health-Care Credits
The Internal Revenue Service has released a draft version of the form that charities and other tax-exempt organizations will use to calculate a new tax benefit they will get under the federal health-care-overhaul law. The new law offers a tax credit designed to encourage small employers to offer…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
Contributor
Business Group Accused of Improper Use of Money
A union-backed watchdog group has asked the IRS to investigate the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, charging that the chamber appears to have channeled donations from a charity into its political work. The Chamber of Commerce denied the accusations. The IRS does not comment on such complaints. U.S.…
By GRANT WILLIAMS
Contributor
Federal Agency Releases Names of Social Innovation Fund Reviewers
The federal government on Friday revealed more about how it awarded $50-million in Social Innovation Fund grants, including organizations that did not win any money.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor