As sole owner of the privately held In-N-Out Burger chain, Lynsi Torres is the youngest female billionaire in the U.S. Will she be donating to the Little Lebowski Urban Achievers?
The In-N-Out Burger Philanthropist (“Those are Good Burgers, Walter”)
A Nonprofit Executive Transition with Public Drama
Executive transitions can be difficult and even more difficult when a strong-minded, longtime leader is leaving. This one in Pennsylvania has gotten a little dicey, public and unfortunate, at least in terms of perceptions.
IRS Sued for Catatonia in the Monitoring of 501(c)(4)s
What is “social welfare?” This past election cycle, a slew of 501(c)(4) “social welfare” organizations bombarded the nation with anonymously funded campaign ads. A new lawsuit says the IRS shouldn’t have allowed this.
Judge Releases “Red Flag” Legion of Christ Documents
Sometimes, the best-motivated bequests don’t go as intended, as evidenced by documents recently released about the fundraising of a Catholic organization called the Legion of Christ.
Endowed Chair on Women in Philanthropy Announced
The Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) School of Philanthropy announces the endowment of the Eileen Lamb O’Gara chair in women’s philanthropy.
Sunlight Foundation Blasts Obama on Campaign Finance, Transparency
Sunlight Foundation Policy Director John Wonderlich criticizes President Barack Obama’s follow-through, or lack thereof, on campaign finance reform and government transparency.
Despite Recent NGO Raids, EU Eases Zimbabwe Sanctions
The European Union has eased sanctions on Zimbabwe in hopes of fair elections, but recent reports point to police raids against NGOs promoting voter education and reform.
Several Nonprofits Weigh in on Monsanto Seed Patents Case
An array of nonprofit groups have filed friend of the court briefs for both sides in a case about seeds and patents that hit the U.S. Supreme Court yesterday.
Another Nonprofit Makes a Big Hairy Mistake on a Building
The story behind the closure of a Southern California YMCA is a reminder that buildings are not just fixed assets but fixed assets that need to be fed like hungry babies.
NRA’s Messaging Becomes Increasingly Odd
If Wayne LaPierre of the National Rifle Association (NRA) offers your nonprofit advice on how to win friends and influence people, our advice is that you run fast and run far.
A Boy Scout Exodus? Where Would Members Go?
An Associated Press article speculates as to where Boy Scouts of America members might go if turned off when the organization decides about openly gay members.
Will LGBT Binational Couples Be Included in Immigration Reform?
Unlike their straight peers, LGBT U.S. citizens currently cannot sponsor spouses or partners for green cards. Will this imbalance be addressed by immigration legislation?