Ask most people who work with nonprofits what Form 990 is, and you’ll get some version of the same answer: it’s the annual price of
Deadline to Comment: March 30, 2026 If your organization applies for or receives federal funding, even occasionally, you should be paying close attention to a
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
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,
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
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
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
Recent developments in Texas highlight the expanding role of state attorneys general in investigating and enforcing laws against nonprofit and civic organizations. Actions taken by
Nonprofits live and die by their boards. A strong, engaged board of directors is not just good practice—it’s a legal requirement. State law requires every
One of the most common questions new board members ask is: “Who exactly is in charge of the CEO?” The answer surprises many people. Unlike a business,
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