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When Funding Disappears or the Model Breaks: Converting to 501(c)(3) status
Recent nonprofit news highlights a trend that many lawyers are seeing more frequently in practice. Programs lose government funding. Mission-driven for-profit ventures struggle to sustain
When the IRS Is No Longer Just a Form 990 Issue: What Nonprofit Leaders Need to Know About Criminal Tax Risk
For many years, nonprofit leaders have thought about the IRS as a civil regulator. The worst-case scenario was an audit, penalties, or in extreme cases,
Social Media Donation Scams: Legal Duties of Platforms and Charities in 2026
Social media has become a central channel for charitable fundraising, particularly during disasters, emergencies, and fast-moving public events. It has also become one of the
Group Exemptions Are Back: Understanding IRS Revenue Procedure 2026-8
For organizations that rely on group exemption letters, the release of Revenue Procedure 2026-8 is not just another technical update. It is a significant development
Foreign Funding Laws & NGOs: What Global Regulatory Changes Mean for U.S. Charities
Governments around the world have increasingly regulated how nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) receive and use foreign funding. While these laws are enacted outside the United States,
NSPM-7 – A White House Memorandum Nonprofit Leaders Should Not Ignore
On September 25, 2025, the White House issued a memorandum titled “Countering Domestic Terrorism and Organized Political Violence” also known as NSPM-7. The memo directs federal
Program Evaluation Tools for Nonprofits
Every nonprofit wants to believe its programs are changing lives. But belief alone is not enough. Boards, donors, and regulators expect proof that resources are
California AB 488 Update, Enforcement Activity and the Spread of “Platform” Regulation Beyond California
Since AB 488’s implementing regulations took effect, the most important development has been confirmation that California intends to treat platform compliance as an enforcement priority
Grand Canyon University’s Department of Education Nonprofit Ruling
In December 2025, the U.S. Department of Education formally recognized Grand Canyon University as a nonprofit institution of higher education. The decision ended a long-running
How to Start a Non-Profit Organization
