Two experts explain what it would take for the federal government to revoke a university’s tax-exempt status.
By Philip Hackney and Brian Mittendorf
As the Tax Bill Heads to the Senate, Here’s How Philanthropy Is Fighting Back
The new tax bill would impact foundations and nonprofits — and charity advocates are scrambling to limit the damage.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Abigail Disney Urges Donors to Be Braver About Giving
Donors and the leaders of major foundations and nonprofits should be willing to shoulder more risk, she says, especially at a time when more are fearful about speaking their minds.
By Glenn Gamboa
AP Business Writer
Community Lenders Fear Tightening of Credit With Trump Cuts
President Trump’s proposed budget eliminates much of the federal CDFI Fund, which since 1994 has enabled community development nonprofits to support millions of small businesses and housing efforts. Smaller borrowers are most at risk.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Federal Public Health Funding May Soon Evaporate. Here’s How Philanthropy Should Prepare
While grant makers can’t make up the budget shortfall, they can coordinate fast, local action when federal help falls short.
By Mitch Stripling
Contributor
House Republicans Look to Help Trump Strip Tax-Exempt Status of Nonprofits He Says Support Terrorism
Some nonprofits say it’s an arbitrary standard to financially punish charities that advocate for issues that don’t align with his agenda.
By Alexa St. John and Matthew Daly
Associated Press
Meet the Man Who Wants to Tax Most of the Nonprofit World
As charities focus on Trump, little-known Scott Hodge pushes for $40 billion in new taxes on nonprofits.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
AmeriCorps Cuts Threaten Service Programs and Their Unifying Power, Advocates Warn
The Trump administration intends to dismantle the national service program that fuels the work of big charities like Habitat for Humanity as well as local organizations and faith-based groups.
By Eden Stiffman
Senior Editor
How Philanthropy Can Tap Unemployed USAID Workers to Fix Democracy at Home
Funding a ‘Democracy Corps’ national service program would ensure valuable expertise doesn’t go to waste.
By Michael Jarvis and Dean Jackson
Funding Cuts Threaten to Deepen Hunger Crisis
Rising costs are sending more families to food banks, including people with jobs.
By James Pollard
Philanthropy Reporter, Associated Press