California Probate Explained
After a person passes away, their assets must go through a legal process called probate. This can be time-consuming and costly, depending on the size
Ready to Start a Nonprofit Exempt Organization? 5 Steps to Legal Success
You have a purpose, a vision, and a plan to make it all happen — and now it’s time to legally establish your nonprofit organization.
501(c)(3) Riches and Migrant Kids
The 2016 presidential election was a transformative event in the nation. There were unexpected and unprecedented repercussions around the nation touching people and entities generally
Dark Money in Nonprofits Gets Darker
In the third week of July 2018, the U.S. House of Representatives approved an appropriations bill that – if passed by the Senate – would
What’s New in Latest TE/GE Program Letter
Each year, the Tax Exempt and Government Entities (TE/GE) Division of the Internal Revenue Service publishes a “Program Letter” for the fiscal year. This gives
Sting Against Charity Fraudsters Allegedly Helping Veterans
Back in 2015, the Federal Trade Commission and all 50 state attorneys general joined in a coordinated lawsuit to take down a group of four
Surprise Tax Hits Churches, Other Nonprofits
In the final months of 2017, the GOP majorities in the House and Senate rushed to throw together and pass tax legislation before the end
Goodwill Omaha: AG Issues Scathing Report
Back in 2016, the Omaha World-Herald ran a devastating series of articles about Goodwill Omaha, the well-known 501(c)(3) that is one of Nebraska’s biggest charities.
Donor Secrecy at Public Universities
George Mason University (GMU) is a “young university that, in just a short time” [since 1972] “has made impressive strides in size, stature and influence.”
More Federal Aid to Religious Institutions
The latest chapter in the chipping away of the wall between church and state was announced in early May 2018 by Secretary of Education Betsy
New CA Legislature Action Affecting Nonprofits
California’s legislative schedule is set up in a way that each summer there is a rush of activity to get bills passed by the end-of-summer
Federal Action – and Inaction
Before the end of September, the U.S. House of Representatives had already recessed until after the November 6th election. The Senate will also recess for