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Harvard University’s Tax-Exempt Status Called Into Question

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On Tax Day, President Trump publicly advocated for revoking Harvard University's tax-exempt status because Harvard rejected an “agreement in principle” the Trump administration proposed to settle disagreements over the...more

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Compliance Notes, Vol. 6, Issue 8 - April 2025

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RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES - Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance - Hawaii: Hawaii lawmakers are working to outlaw political donations from people who win government contracts....more

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Oregon Consumer Privacy Act Enforcement Takes Effect July 1, 2025 for Nonprofits

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As Oregon’s data privacy landscape continues to evolve, nonprofits must take note: the Oregon Consumer Privacy Act (OCPA) will apply to nonprofit organizations beginning on July 1, 2025. The grace period granted to nonprofits...more

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House Appropriations Committee Issues Fiscal Year 2026 Community Project Funding Guidance

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On Wednesday, April 2, 2025, Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) of the House Appropriations Committee issued guidance to House Members on submitting requests for programmatic language and Community Project Funding requests for fiscal...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Charitable Split-Interest Trust Planning With Dale Schroeder and Anneke Niemira - Part One

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In today's episode, Cynthia Rowland's guests are Dale Schroeder and Anneke Niemira at NewEdge Wealth, and our topic is charitable split-interest trusts. These come in...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Charitable Split-Interest Trust Planning With Dale Schroeder and Anneke Niemera - Part One

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. In today's episode, Cynthia Rowland's guests are Dale Schroeder and Anneke Niemera at NewEdge Wealth, and our topic is charitable split-interest trusts. These come in...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

REFRESH Nonprofit Basics: Insider Transactions and Nonprofits

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this episode is a "refresh" of episode 32, recorded in March 2023. It covers the Internal Revenue Code sections pertinent to business...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

REFRESH Steps for Launching a New Charitable Corporation

Welcome to EO Radio Show – Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. I'm Cynthia Rowland, and this episode is a "refresh" of episode 37, first released in April 2023. This year, 2025, we've seen the usual strong interest in starting new...more

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Tax-Exemption Implications of “Illegal DEI”

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Recent Executive Orders issued by President Trump repeatedly refer to “illegal” diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) preferences and activities. ...more

Rivkin Radler LLP

Observations on Charities, Taxes, and Cash Flow

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Few provisions of the Code have a single, clear meaning that leaves no room for interpretation. Even many of those that, on the surface, appear fairly straightforward, are usually open to alternative “understandings.”...more

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A Trap for the Unwary – Nonprofit Organization Compensation Arrangement Considerations for High Caliber Executives

Like any for-profit company, nonprofit organizations want to attract and retain high caliber executives to achieve and further their missions. To accomplish this, a nonprofit organization may have to offer a particularly...more

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[Webinar] 2025 Climate Pro Bono Bootcamp - April 22nd - 23rd, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm ET

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Learn the skills you need to provide pro bono support to climate-friendly causes, communities, and startups! This unique event brings together attorneys from across the world to learn how they can engage in pro bono legal...more

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Basic but Important Considerations for Corporations—Both For-Profit and Non-Profit: Understanding Director and Officer Liability...

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Depending on the scope of the policy, the policy may also provide coverage for members of corporate committees or defined classes of volunteers. Corporations do! Whether for-profit or non-profit, corporations act through...more

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American Alliance for Equal Rights Files Complaints with the IRS Seeking Investigations into Tax-Exempt Foundations Based on...

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On April 1, 2025, the American Alliance for Equal Rights (“AAER”) filed complaints with the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) alleging three tax-exempt private foundations—the Gates Foundation, the Lagrant Foundation and the...more

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An Independent School's Guide to Evaluating Federal Financial Assistance

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Generally, independent schools intentionally refrain from participating in the majority of federal funding programs, preserving their ability to ensure the educational program is provided in a manner that is reflective of...more

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Compliance Notes, Vol. 6, Issue 7

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RECENT LOBBYING, ETHICS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE UPDATES - Campaign Finance & Lobbying Compliance The Federal Election Commission (FEC) approved two advisory opinions at its March 27, 2025, open meeting....more

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Federal District Court Temporarily Enjoins DEI Certification Provision for DOL Grant Recipients

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On March 27, 2025, a judge for the Northern District of Illinois granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the DEI Certification and Termination Provisions authorized by President Trump’s Executive Orders 14151 and...more

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How Trump’s DEI Rollback Affects Nonprofits and How to Protect Your Organization

Since taking office, President Trump has issued sweeping executive orders targeting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives across federal agencies and directing agencies to take action to encourage private...more

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Betty White’s Love for Animals and How Pet Trusts Can Protect Your Furry Friends

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Betty White wasn’t just America’s beloved “Golden Girl”—she was also a passionate, lifelong advocate for animal welfare. As a longtime trustee of the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) and a dedicated supporter of...more

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10 Things California Non-Profit Employers Need to Know

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1. Non-Profits Are Not Exempt from Employment Laws.Just because your organization is mission-driven doesn’t mean you’re exempt from California’s strict labor laws. Wage and hour rules, discrimination laws, and workplace...more

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In the Wake of High-Profile Terminations of Grants and Cooperative Agreements, Courts Begin to Weigh In

Over the past few months, the second Trump administration has taken quick actions to suspend and terminate federal awards predating the transition of power. Many of these actions have resulted in the termination of “federal...more

Freeman Law

Texas Sales and Use Tax for Exempt Entities – Part 1

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I’ve previously posted about various Texas sales and use tax rules – general rules, exceptions, and exemptions applied to both taxable services and tangible personal property. However for certain entities—specifically,...more

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Transferring the Family Business To A Private Foundation? Are You Sure About That?

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Charitable organizations are dependent, in no small part, upon the financial support of many successful business owners. The generosity of these individuals and their organizations may be a manifestation of several factors...more

Farella Braun + Martel LLP

Nonprofit Quick Tip: State Filings in South Dakota and North Dakota

Welcome to EO Radio Show - Your Nonprofit Legal Resource. EO Radio Show episode 115 is the 19th in a series of quick tip episodes focusing on the details of state registration of nonprofit corporations. In this episode,...more

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Nonprofit’s Diversity Scholarship Program Challenged in Federal Court

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On March 5, Do No Harm filed a lawsuit against the American Chemical Society (ACS), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, challenging a scholarship program for undergraduate students from historically underrepresented groups in...more

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