Nonprofit Resources of the Week curates timely articles, tools, and commentary to help nonprofit organizations, their leaders, and their advisors stay informed about legal developments, sector trends, and emerging issues affecting the nonprofit and philanthropic ecosystem, including those related to
We’re Building the Nonprofit Operating System I Wish I’d Had When I Was an Executive Director
I want to share something I would not usually say in a professional setting… AI still scares me a little. Even now, when I am one of the people building it.
But here is what scares me more. An entire
Suit Charging Misrepresentation of Use of Tithed Funds Dismissed on Ecclesiastical Abstention Grounds
In Leach v. Gateway Church, (ED TX, June 23, 2026), a Texas federal district court dismissed on ecclesiastical abstention grounds a class action suit brought by donors to the church who claim that the church misrepresented the charities to
SBA’s Proposed Update to the 8(a) Business Development Program: A New Approach to Social Disadvantage
On June 11, 2026, the Small Business Administration (“SBA”) published a proposed rule that would fundamentally alter how individuals qualify as “socially disadvantaged” under the 8(a) Business Development Program (“8(a) BD Program” or “Program”). The comment period will be underway
Mumbai ITAT holds that commercial and charitable activities can co-exist
Summary: Mumbai ITAT in Reliance Foundation Hospital Trust has held that a charitable organisation’s registration cannot be denied merely because of the scale of its operations, sophisticated infrastructure, or substantial receipts. The ITAT examined the scope of enquiry and emphasised
Charitable Giving: Good News – for a Change
It was a year of economic disruptions and political turbulence: wave after wave, sometimes within a single, 24-hour, news cycle. But the just-published Giving USA 2025 report – released yesterday – offers some rare good news for philanthropy after the
Choosing the Right Business Structure for a Farm or Family-Owned Business
Choosing the Right Business Structure for a Farm or Family-Owned Business is an important decision that may need to be revisited as the operation grows, changes ownership, or prepares for the next generation. The structure selected can affect limited liability
Charitable Mission, Limited Immunity: What NJ’s Supreme Court Says About Federally Qualified Health Centers
When does a nonprofit healthcare provider qualify for complete charitable immunity – and when is it limited to New Jersey’s statutory damages cap? Our latest Client Alert examines Cassandra Gigi Smith v. Newark Community Health Centers, Inc. in which the
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 6/20/26
Nonprofit Resources of the Week curates timely articles, tools, and commentary to help nonprofit organizations, their leaders, and their advisors stay informed about legal developments, sector trends, and emerging issues affecting the nonprofit and philanthropic ecosystem, including those related to
Rhetoric Aside, Audits of Tax-Exempt Organizations Skyrocketed in FY25
The current administration’s focus on tax-exempt organizations is no secret. But the recent release of the IRS Databook for FY25 shows that the IRS is following through on the administration’s publicly announced objectives. Based on information from IRS Databooks