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January 27-February 3, 2026
Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation changed its name last year.  We filed the name change in four states in which we solicit contributions and notified the Internal Revenue Service.  The states acknowledged the change right away.  We have not heard from the IRS.  When I called recently, I was told the case has not yet been assigned to a reviewer.  How should we solicit and what should we do with the receipts we give to donors to our organization?  —By email. Answer

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Donors of gifts of art to charities have been able to claim a charitable contribution deduction...

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One would expect that the answer to this question would be clear by now.  But, at least in...

May Jewish Temple fire teacher for blog post?

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Ministerial Exception does not prevent wage and hour claim

The “ministerial exception” recognized by the…

Nonprofit conference center is exempt as religious employer

A nonprofit conference center operated by a…

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A trial court in Manhattan has been called upon to interpret the bylaws of what is purportedly the… Read more
Court Denies Intervention In Johnson Amendment Case

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Could Better Bylaws For Nonprofit Have Avoided 6 Years of Litigation?

A former director’s derivative suit for breach…

Trump Litigation Watch

Trump Litigation Watch will provide brief summaries of arguments and outcomes on decided cases in the current torrent of litigation against the actions of the Trump administration. It will primarily cover cases brought by or on behalf of nonprofit organizations or significantly affecting the constituencies they serve.

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January 27, 2026

A federal District Court in Washington (Ricardo S. Martinez) has issued a preliminary injunction to...

First Circuit affirms NIH stoppages

The First Circuit Court of Appeals (opinion by…

DC Court blocks HHS cutbacks for pediatric studies

The federal District Court for the District of…

DC Court enjoins ICE obstruction of Congressional visits

The federal District Court in the District of…

Lessons from Litigation

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When the Board of Supervisors of Tobyhanna Township in Northeastern Pennsylvania passed an ordinance...

Court affirms conviction for fraud on Facebook

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has…

Nonprofit entitled to attorney’s fees in FOIA case

The nonprofit African Immigrant Rights Council…

Expelled student loses claims for reinstatement

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has…

Tax Matters

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A taxpayer who donated “high end cycling EQ apparel” that he claimed was worth $188,563.50 has been...

IRS opens group exemption applications

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Mileage rate for charitable deduction still 14 cents

The IRS has issued its annual notice of…

Tax Court rejects ‘cash grab’ of conservation easement

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