Nonprofit Benefits Administrator Can’t Spend Funds on Union Election Court says action violated articles of incorporation, bylaws, and policy against use of public funds for private benefit Lead Stories
Members May Call Special Meeting Without Asking Secretary to Send Notice Court says bylaws permit direct action for members to call special meeting to oust directors Lead Stories
IRS Proposes New Regulations For 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Organizations Attempt to define “candidate-related political activity” leaves key issues unresolved, draws fire from left and right Ready Reference
Court Orders Charity To Return Contribution Shelter “unilaterally decided” not to honor conditions placed on gift by donors Lead Stories
Bankruptcy Trustee Can’t Recover Gift to Church As Conduit for Charity Church was not considered “initial transferee” when funds were specifically earmarked for third party Lead Stories
Nonprofit’s Documents Sent to Official May Be Public Records Subject To Disclosure Where Cabinet member serves on University board ex officio, Court says nonprofit’s communications are records of Department Lead Stories
Charities Must Set Value on ‘Quid Pro Quo’ Gifts Donors may deduct only the amount of the payment in excess of the value of the goods or services received Ready Reference