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What Nonprofits Should Know About Congressional “Subpoenas”
The headlines are alarming. “Senator Demands Documents from Nonprofits Over Protests.” The letters are formal, printed on Senate letterhead, and request sweeping information, donor lists,
Arizona Tax Credit Programs – Guidance for Nonprofits
Arizona’s tax credit programs offer a unique opportunity for nonprofits to expand their fundraising by enabling individual taxpayers to redirect their state tax liability directly
How Tax-Exempt Organizations Can Support Advocacy Without Risking Their Status
1. Civil Disobedience and Tax-Exempt Status The IRS has long held that organizations engaged in illegal activity or activity contrary to public policy are not
How to Handle Donor Preferences Without Breaking the Law
In recent years, charitable organizations have faced growing pressure to incorporate values of equity and representation into their donor agreements, particularly for scholarships and fellowships.
What Washington’s B&O Tax Means for Nonprofits
Washington’s Business and Occupation (B&O) Tax isn’t something most nonprofits think about—until they’re audited or receive a letter from the Department of Revenue. Unlike a
The Real Cost of the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”
With the introduction of the tax package dubbed the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill,” Congress has made its intentions clear: extend key provisions of the 2017
Deception By Omission in Charitable Fundraising
What Is “Deception By Omission” in Nonprofit Fundraising? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates deceptive practices in charitable solicitations, including when nonprofits or professional fundraisers fail
What the Museum of Communism Teaches Us About the Cost of Losing Civil Society
My visit to the Museum of Communism reminded me that the destruction of freedom does not begin with tanks. It begins with silence, with unchecked power, with the slow erosion of the independent spaces where people gather to build something better.
Limits of Executive Orders on the Tax-Exempt Status of 501(c) Organizations
In today’s highly politicized environment, executive orders often make headlines. Occasionally, there are claims that executive actions could be used to target nonprofits, particularly those
How to Start a Non-Profit Organization
