October 1, 2013-November 30, 2013
Lead Stories
Court Orders Charity To Return Contribution
Shelter “unilaterally decided” not to honor conditions placed on gift by donors
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
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
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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
To the Point
How does group break away from controlling entity?
Our very small senior club is sponsored by the local recreation council, but recently we have discussed separating to be a stand-alone club. They have told us that if we do we will not get our money back and will have to leave all of our supplies with them. The council deducts over $600 dollars a year for head tax from our account, which is the major reason we want to leave. Can they legally take our money and supplies, and keep the name of our club?
Lessons from Litigation
Tax Matters
What can members do when bylaws are amended improperly?
Should employee use credit card for other business?
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