Two Navy SEALs foundations have declined to accept donations from sales of the book about the killing of Osama Bin Laden, and a third is pondering its response.
Second Charity Turns Down Navy SEAL Author’s Donations
N.Y. Attorney General Creates Nonprofit/Politician Database
After a slew of stories have surfaced in New York about politicians using nonprofits in questionable or illegal ways, the state aims to get more aggressive with a new database.
Richmond, Va. Property Tax Exemption Process Is Troubling
In Richmond, Va., nonprofits get property tax exemptions by designation, meaning they have to apply and make their case to the Richmond City Council. What standards apply?
Nonprofit Accounting and the Deplorable Practice of Overvaluing
Two Arizona-based nonprofits, Food for the Hungry and the Breast Cancer Society, are under scrutiny for alleged smoke and mirrors in their accounting practices.
“Hot Cheetos and Takis”—and After-School Engagement
The viral video sensation “Hot Cheetos and Takis” from Y.N.RichKids is seen as potentially offering the public school system a model for a way to engage children in after-school learning.
Keep Austin Funded? Fundraiser Seeks $1 Million in a Day
Following in the footsteps of events like Colorado Gives Day, Minnesota’s Give to the Max Day and others, Amplify Austin seeks to raise $1 million for Central Texas nonprofits in 24 hours.
“Art Attack” Strategy Takes Creative Process Public
On Saturday in Fredericksburg, Va., approximately 65 artists took to the streets to create works of art where others could look on. We love the concept!
Pole Dancing: A Tax-Exempt Artistic Endeavor?
A lawyer representing the owner of a Latham, N.Y. strip club, Nite Moves, is arguing that the all-nude club falls under a state tax law exempting “dramatic or musical art performances.”
In 15 Minutes, Everybody Will Be Famous; Warhol’s Still Got It!
The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts plans to sell off the entirety of Warhol’s remaining catalogue, flooding the market and using online “flash auctions” for some pieces.
Foundation to Navy SEAL Author: We Don’t Want Your Donations
The Navy SEAL Foundation, one of the charities supported by the author of a new, unauthorized book describing the raid to kill Osama bin Laden, will reject book proceeds.
Money Today Combines with Money Tomorrow in Chicago Merger
There are many ways in which intentions and resources can fit together for a shared intention. This Chicago merger is a nice example.
Do Nonprofits Have “Unfair Advantage” That Justifies PILOTs?
Writing for the Motley Fool, Dan Caplinger suggests that municipalities might consider taxing tax-exempt nonprofits because some have said they have an “unfair advantage” over for-profits.