August 16, 2011 to August 31, 2011
Lead Stories
Court Directs Use of Cy Pres To Change Terms of Charitable Gift
Individuals, nonprofit and state had all agreed to unravel impractical restrictions on donation
Social Security Benefits Don’t Count For Permitting Gifts in Bankruptcy
15% limit for charitable contributions is based on gross annual income without social security
Scout Leader Protected By Volunteer Protection Act
Court dismisses negligence claim against father of scout accused of sexual abuse
Ready Reference
Charity Fundraisers Raise Many Legal Issues
From preparation, through running the event, and reporting the results careful lawyering can reduce the risks of liability and embarrassment
To the Point
Commingling funds from a 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(7)
I am a board member of a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit wholly controlled by a 501(c)(7) tax-exempt social club. We are concerned about the issue of commingling funds. What are the key points for us to keep in mind?
Lessons from Litigation