The public tends to think that politicized 501(c)(4) tax exempt “social welfare” organizations are just like other nonprofits, except that they aren’t and some give 501(c)(3) public charities a bad name. Here are some of the latest examples of the new spate of “nonprofits” engaged in electioneering.
Address in Brooklyn Hotbed of Misbehavior?
One brick building in Brooklyn is the registered home to 196 nonprofits – some of which are connected to “rogue rabbis jailed for money laundering and child molestation.” What is going on?
It’s Not Just Karl Rove: Democrats Get Big Political Money, Too
In case you’re interested in campaign finance reform: the post–Citizens United denizens who need ameliorative action include Democrats as well as Republicans.
Omidyar and Lewis and Their Approach to Management Advice
Two successful corporate leaders are giving more than money to help nonprofits survive. They also require management training for those seeking their financial support.
Gay Games Back on Track in Cleveland
Northeast Ohio was looking forward to hosting the tenth international Gay Games and the millions of dollars that would be injected into its economy until a local nonprofit sued.
Asian American Labor Group Decries Wage Theft
The Asian Pacific American Labor Alliance provides a venue for exploited immigrant workers to tell their stories. Compelling tales of wage theft and other forms of exploitation are heard.
Summer Respite for Kids from Migrant Families
Faith-based groups provide a break for children of migrant workers – at least for the summer.
Big Numbers Associated with Chess-in-the-Schools
How much should it cost to run New York City’s Chess-in-the-Schools program? How much should it pay its CEO and how much public money should it be able to take in?
A West Virginia Nonprofit Builds on Success
A West Virginia nonprofit adds family planning and health services that focus on fathers to its community programs.
Presidential Candidate Huntsman’s Wealth and Philanthropy Built on Styrofoam
Jon Huntsman Jr. is a presidential candidate and philanthropist. His wealth and philanthropy come from a family-owned chemical firm that brought us Styrofoam egg cartons, McDonald’s hamburger containers, and L’eggs eggs.
The Economic Recovery is Teetering–Bad News for Nonprofits
The economic recovery is in worse shape than the experts thought, and you know what that means for nonprofits and the communities they serve.
Secrecy in Government and Nonprofits Undermines Democracy
An op-ed writer from Minneapolis asks, what’s the big deal about transparency for government and nonprofits? The big deal is our nation’s disintegrating democratic process. Just watch the budget/debt “negotiations” for evidence.