Alexander Reid, National Leader of BakerHostetler’s Tax-Exempt Organizations and Charitable Giving team, submitted comments to the Treasury Department’s proposed regulations which seek to clarify that certain schools that discriminate on the basis of race are not operated exclusively for charitable purposes. The proposed regulations have yet to be made public, but they stem from Treasury’s […]
Author: Gene Takagi
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 8/8/26
Nonprofit Resources of the Week, the #11 nonprofit blog to follow in 2026 according to Feedspot (7/14/26), curates timely articles, tools, and commentary to help nonprofit organizations, their leaders, and their advisors stay informed about legal developments, sector trends, and emerging issues affecting the nonprofit and philanthropic ecosystem, including those related to equity, climate change, and resilience. […]
Fiscal Sponsorship Workshop: Model C
NEO Law Group Principal Erin Bradrick is co-presenting an important and timely workshop on Model C fiscal sponsorship. I highly recommend registering and attending if you’re a leader of a fiscal sponsor organization that provides Model C (pre-approved grant relationship) fiscal sponsorship, which is currently under a legislative and regulatory magnifying glass. If you describe […]
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 8/1/26
Nonprofit Resources of the Week, the #11 nonprofit blog to follow in 2026 according to Feedspot (7/14/26), curates timely articles, tools, and commentary to help nonprofit organizations, their leaders, and their advisors stay informed about legal developments, sector trends, and emerging issues affecting the nonprofit and philanthropic ecosystem, including those related to equity, climate change, and resilience. […]
Governance: Tie-Breakers and the Law
What happens when a nonprofit board voting on an action is deadlocked with the same number of votes in favor of an action as the number of votes opposed to it? Nothing. In effect, the nays have it since the proposed action has not been approved. Sometimes, that’s enough. The status quo prevails. But other […]
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 7/25/26
Nonprofit Resources of the Week curates timely articles, tools, and commentary to help nonprofit organizations, their leaders, and their advisors stay informed about legal developments, sector trends, and emerging issues affecting the nonprofit and philanthropic ecosystem, including those related to equity, climate change, and resilience. The series also seeks to share tools, perspectives, and sources […]
HR 9721 – The New Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Bill
On July 16, 2026, a new bill, the Fiscal Sponsorship Transparency Act of 2026 (HR 9721), was introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Generally, the Act requires more specific reporting by fiscal sponsors of the principal officers and activities of their projects, including in most cases: I […]
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 7/18/26
Nonprofit Resources of the Week, the #11 nonprofit blog to follow in 2026 according to Feedspot (7/14/26), curates timely articles, tools, and commentary to help nonprofit organizations, their leaders, and their advisors stay informed about legal developments, sector trends, and emerging issues affecting the nonprofit and philanthropic ecosystem, including those related to equity, climate change, […]
5 Legal Tips for Nonprofits
Quick tips on a variety of subjects – Signing and Expenditure Authority – Make sure your organization has a written policy identifying who has the authority to bind the organization to a contract and sign the contract on behalf of the organization. The policy should also identify whether there are any conditions, limitations, or restrictions […]
Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 7/11/26
Nonprofit Resources of the Week curates timely articles, tools, and commentary to help nonprofit organizations, their leaders, and their advisors stay informed about legal developments, sector trends, and emerging issues affecting the nonprofit and philanthropic ecosystem, including those related to equity, climate change, and resilience. The series also seeks to share tools, perspectives, and sources […]