Museum “Members” Can’t Stop Sale of Artworks “Mere dues-paying members” lack standing to seek injunction against sale Lead Stories
For-Profit Hospital Cannot Receive Funds From Charitable Trust Sale of nonprofit hospital disqualifies gift and court must exercise cy pres doctrine Lead Stories
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California May Require Schedule B For Charitable Solicitation Registration 9th Circuit Court reverses two prior trial court decisions and affirms constitutionality of law and application Lead Stories
Improper Selection of Directors Voids Payments for Pastor’s Wife Bylaws of church were inconsistent with official doctrine and contract could not be validly approved Lead Stories
Private Foundations Must Avoid Self-Dealing Disqualified persons and foundation managers can be personally liable for excise taxes for certain transactions even where it is clear that the foundation has suffered no loss Ready Reference
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The Charges Against the Trump Foundation NY AG says Foundation has operated in persistent violation of state and federal laws governing charities Ready Reference