August 16-31, 2009
Last Issue: August 1-15, 2009
Religious Organization Loses
Claim for “Church” Status
Federal Claims Court upholds IRS’s revocation
of status for failure to fulfill “associational role”
Full Article (free)
2-Year Sentence Affirmed
For Kickbacks on Grants
Foundation employee used matching gift program
to get $70,000 from charities receiving contributions
Victim Can’t Intervene
In Insurer’s Suit to Void Coverage
Court stays case against defendant
who may cooperate after criminal case resolved
RISK & REWARD
Art and Science: Creating the Perfect Recipe for Volunteer Success
By Melanie Lockwood Herman
Nonprofit Risk Management Center
- Distribute our To the Point questions to your members
- Talk with the Editor, September 9
To the Point
Are members' dues tax deductible?
Answer
Lessons from Litigation Full Article
- Fraudulent inducement claim dismissed against telemarketer
Tax Matters Full Article
- Court affirms $82,000 in penalties for late filing of Form 990
- Assisted living facility exempt from real estate tax
Employment Law Full Article
- Court need not deem reason for termination “serious”
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