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December 2-9, 2025
Our group of architects, designers, and others has been working to support Palestinians build open space, schools and other amenities in their villages.  We have been working through a U.S. charity, but they have suggested that we become a separate legal entity while they remain as a fiscal sponsor. We are a totally volunteer group and have not taken any donations directly. Should we create a new entity?  Should we seek recognition as a 501(c)(3) charity?  What are the risks of personal liability if we don’t create an entity?   Answer

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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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December 2, 2025

The federal District Court for the Northern District of California (William H. Orrick) has followed...

IL Court finds ICE violated Constitutional Rights

A federal District Court in Illinois (Sara J.…

RI Court enjoins anti-DEI conditions in domestic violence grants

The federal District Court in Rhode Island (…

RI Court orders funding of SNAP benefits

The federal District Court in Rhode Island (…

Lead Stories Search Articles

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A former director’s derivative suit for breach of fiduciary duty against the CEO of a nonprofit… Read more
Court Further Confuses Status of 501(c)(4) Rules

In a case starting during the IRS “scandal”…

Lessons from Litigation

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November 25, 2025

Another U.S. appellate court has ruled that chimpanzees are not “persons” under the law and have no...

Emeritus Trustee has no right to board information

An “Emeritus Trustee” of the University of…

Donors, beneficiary lack standing to challenge Red Cross

A putative class action of donors to the…

Tax Matters

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November 11, 2025

In a case that started nearly six years ago, the Tax Court has denied 501(c)(4) social welfare...

Tax Court calculates excess benefit tax on state senator

The Tax Court has finalized the excess…

More than half 990 filers report assets less than $1 million

More than half of all 501(c) public charities…

No right to jury trial on penalty in Tax Court

A taxpayer contesting the imposition of a…

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