Trump Pays IRS Penalty for Foundation’s Political Donation
Donald Trump paid a $2,500 excise tax to the Internal Revenue Service following reports that his foundation violated tax laws by making a contribution to Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi’s campaign organization, according to The Washington Post.
Charity Navigator Gives Top Marks to Clinton Foundation
The nonprofit watchdog issued a four-star ranking for the embattled charity Thursday, eight months after removing the foundation from its “watch list,” writes the Associated Press. Also, Politico reports on Bill Clinton’s staff’s use of federal funds allocated to ex-presidents to subsidize some operations at his foundation.
Zero-Rated Veterans Charity With VA Tie Shutting Down
The National Vietnam Veterans Foundation is closing several months after drawing media scrutiny for collecting tens of millions of dollars on behalf of former service members but spending almost all of it on fundraising, CNN reports.
Fla. State Charity Drive Looks to Rebound From Giving Plunge
The Florida State Employees’ Charitable Campaign begins Thursday with officials looking to bounce back from a dismal 2015 that saw donations plummet and controversy over a for-profit management company’s take from the campaign, the Tallahassee Democrat reports.
College Chain Files Suit Over Nixed Bid for Nonprofit Status
The Center for Excellence in Higher Education’s legal challenge asserts that a political bias against commercial colleges drove the U.S. Education Department’s rejection of its request that its institutions be considered nonprofit for financial-aid purposes, reports The New York Times.
Democrats Join Call for Clintons to Separate From Foundation
Some prominent members of Hillary Clinton’s party are calling on her family to fully cut ties with its namesake charity should she be elected president, The Wall Street Journal writes. Plus, more of the latest news and views on the Clinton Foundation imbroglio.
Citizens United Must Disclose Big Donors to N.Y., Court Says
A federal judge ruled that the conservative advocacy group must comply with a regulation that nonprofits identify $5,000-plus donors in filings to the state’s attorney general, the Associated Press reports.
Clinton Fund Controversy Stems From Americans’ Support of Nonprofits Over Government
Conservatives who bash the Clinton Foundation over conflicts of interest must be willing to support something they don’t like: more government.
By Suzanne Garment and LESLIE LENKOWSKY
Missing $500,000 Gift Prompts Inquiry at N.Y.’s City College
The City University of New York is conducting an internal investigation into what happened to the donation to its flagship campus, the City College of New York, after senior faculty learned the account that was supposed to hold the contributed funds was nearly empty, reports The New York Times.
World Vision Says Its Review Cleared Staffer Charged in Gaza
The Christian aid charity says it conducted an internal investigation of its Gaza director months before he was accused by Israeli authorities of diverting millions of dollars to militant Palestinian group Hamas and found no evidence of wrongdoing, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Firm With Ties to Chelsea Clinton Manages Foundation Assets
Summit Rock Advisors, a New York investment firm whose managing director is a longtime friend of Ms. Clinton’s, was selected by the Clinton Foundation in 2014 to oversee the charity’s now-$250-million endowment, reports The Wall Street Journal.
More Emails Between Clinton Foundation and State Dept. Aides Released
Citizens United has released a batch of email exchanges between a former Clinton Foundation official and Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin discussing invited guests and seating at a luncheon, according to ABC News.
Report Finds Questionable GoFundMe Campaigns After Orlando Shooting
An analysis of 30 campaigns on the crowdfunding website established after the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando found that most lacked key details about who was raising money or what the funds would be used for, says the Associated Press.
Book Details Foundation Influence on Obama Education Policy
Built on a researcher’s extensive interviews with insiders at the Gates, Broad, Ford, and Kellogg foundations, Policy Patrons reveals how the big grant makers operate in the spheres of advocacy and policy and helped shape the Education Department’s agenda, according to The Washington Post.
ISIS Hostage’s Family Says President Broke Donation Promise
The parents of Kayla Mueller, who was killed in captivity last year by Islamic State militants, tell ABC News that President Obama has failed to make a gift he pledged after their daughter’s death to a charity they established in her name.
Bloomberg Gives Harvard $32 Million to Train Urban Leaders
The media mogul and ex-New York City mayor’s donation will launch a program based at the university to educate mayors and their aides on tackling major issues facing cities, reports The Washington Post.