Subcommittee backs bill to clarify property rights when local churches disaffiliate from parent bodies The subcommittee gave House Bill 4,754 a favorable report after testimony from ministers and church trustees who said local congregations often fund property improvements and then face large claims when they disaffiliate; the bill requires parent organizations to provide itemized accounting before reimbursement is ordered.

A South Carolina bill could revolutionize church disaffiliation by ensuring local congregations retain ownership of their properties and receive fair reimbursements!

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WCTEO 2026: Selected Highlights The following are just some of the many highlights from the 2026 Western Conference on Tax Exempt Organizations (WCTEO). As with all of our posts capturing highlights of events, my interpretations,…

Western Conference on Tax Exempt Organizations (WCTEO) 2026: Selected Highlights+ nonprofitlawblog.com/wcteo-2026-s... - #nonprofitlaw - A truly outstanding conference during challenging times for the sector. Many thanks to Rose Chan Loui, Jill Horwitz, Ellen Aprill, and everyone who helped!

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2026 Western Conference on Tax Exempt Organizations (WCTEO) The 29th Annual Western Conference on Tax-Exempt Organizations (WCTEO), my #1 go-to conference every year for the past 20 years, will be held in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 12, and Friday, March…

2026 Western Conference on Tax Exempt Organizations (WCTEO) nonprofitlawblog.com/2026-western... - This has been my go-to conference for #nonprofitlaw for the past 20 years - Early Bird pricing ends today

Highlights from the ABA Exempt Organizations Committee Meeting 1/16/26 Here are some of the highlights from the American Bar Association Exempt Organizations Committee meeting held on January 16 as part of the ABA Midyear Tax Meeting. As with all of our post…

Highlights from the ABA Exempt Organizations Committee Meeting 1/16/26 nonprofitlawblog.com/highlights-f... #nonprofitlaw

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Blue Avocado Webinar: Understanding Nonprofit Law – Practical Guidance for Nonprofit Leaders - Live Q&A. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Operating a nonprofit requires navigating legal challenges and requirements, which can seem like a daunting task. Elizabeth Schmidt, author of Rules of the Road for Nonprofit Leaders: Using the Law to Achieve Your Mission, has translated those rules into understandable, affirmative statements that make these rules accessible. We are excited to have her lead a discussion and answer your questions about staying compliant with the law. This webinar will review some of the key principles outlined in her book including: • Why it is important to lead with the mission • Governance and...

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10 Significant News Events of 2025 In 2025, the nonprofit sector faced a tumultuous year of legal and policy volatility, marked by sweeping executive actions, funding freezes, and major legislative changes that have reshaped the env…

10 Significant News Events of 2025 [for Nonprofits] nonprofitlawblog.com/10-significa... - NEO Law Group Senior Counsel Michele Berger #nonprofitlaw

Best of the Nonprofit Law Blog 2025 2025 was the year of fear and greed. It was the year of attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and climate change mitigation efforts. It was the year of disregard for science and ethics,…

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Understanding the Risk of 501(c)(3) Revocation With heightened political rhetoric and public statements from the current federal administration suggesting that the government may target 501(c)(3) organizations that oppose its policies, it is un…

Understanding the Risk of 501(c)(3) Revocation nonprofitlawblog.com/understandin... - Michele Berger, NEO Law Group #nonprofitlaw

As the federal government threatens to revoke the 501c3 status of nonprofit organizations, a new California law will allow organizations to continue to receive grants and contracts from the state.

Martha Ramirez(@martharamirez.bsky.social) reports: tinyurl.com/3aakwvav

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California AB 1181: Gifts-in-Kind California Assembly Bill 1181 (AB 1181), introduced by Assembly Member Monique Limón (D – Santa Barbara) on February 21, 2019, generally provides for valuation of a noncash contribu…

California AB 1318: A Response to Federal Threats nonprofitlawblog.com/california-a... #nonprofits #nonprofitlaw #resistance

It sure looks like Trump is about to weaponize the IRS That is very, very bad—and also illegal.

It Sure Looks Like Trump Is About to Weaponize the IRS www.motherjones.com/politics/202... #nonprofitlaw "So even if a vindictive government loses in the courtroom, it still wins by harassing its foes."

Promotional graphic for the 2025 Carters Annual Charity & Not-for-Profit Law Webinar. It highlights that the event will cover legal changes affecting charities and not-for-profits. The webinar is scheduled for November 13, 2025, from 9:00 am to 1:15 pm ET. It is eligible for 4.00 substantive hours toward Law Society of Ontario CPD and CPA professional development requirements. The image includes a drawing of a person with glasses sitting at a desk with a laptop and coffee, and the Carters logo is displayed.

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Treasury and IRS 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan The joint Treasury and IRS Initial 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan was released on September 30, 2025. The Plan contains 105 guidance projects that are priorities for allocating Treasury…

Treasury and IRS 2025-2026 Priority Guidance Plan (as it impacts tax-exempt nonprofits) nonprofitlawblog.com/treasury-and... #nonprofitlaw #JohnsonAmendment #DEI

IRS EO Technical Guide: Disqualifying and Non-Exempt Activities Part 2 [Trade or Business Activities] Last month, we published a post on the recently revised IRS EO Technical Guide: Disqualifying and Non-Exempt Activities, Inurement and Private Benefit. This month, we share some excerpts from the E…

IRS EO Technical Guide: Disqualifying and Non-Exempt Activities Part 2 [Trade or Business Activities] nonprofitlawblog.com/irs-eo-techn... #nonprofitlaw #unrelatedbusiness

Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 8/30/25 Notable Nonprofit Posts, Articles, & Other Resources: DHS moves to bar aid groups from serving undocumented immigrants (Brianna Sacks, Washington Post) [Ed. This dubious prohibition targets non…

Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 8/30/25 nonprofitlawblog.com/nonprofit-re... - federal bars on funding, foreign influence using nonprofits, generative governance, strategic planning, damage to CDC, Voting Rights Act, Ed Sullivan (?) #nonprofits #nonprofitlaw #climatechange #equity #justice

Nonprofit Leadership: Delegation Nonprofit board members and managers rely on delegating their responsibilities to others. Of course, the size of the organization will dictate the options, persons, groups, and contractors involved…

Nonprofit Leadership: Delegation (and Shared Leadership) nonprofitlawblog.com/nonprofit-le... #nonprofitlaw #governance #sharedleadership

⚖️ Can a co-op be both a nonprofit and for-profit? In this session, Jerome Hughes breaks down the legal possibilities for social cooperatives to thrive.

▶️ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdzrGDsI6g4

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Book: Rules of the Road for Nonprofit Leaders It’s exciting to learn of a new book on nonprofit law written for nonprofit leaders. Rules of the Road for Nonprofit Leaders is both accessible to persons who are not lawyers and helpful to l…

Book: Rules of the Road for Nonprofit Leaders nonprofitlawblog.com/book-rules-o... - Elizabeth Schmidt #nonprofitlaw

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Nonprofit status is not a shield. It’s not a pass. If the stakes are high, so must be the scrutiny. #Accountability #NonprofitLaw #RegulatoryCapture
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@UKGovEnvironment
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Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 8/9/25 Notable Nonprofit Posts, Articles, & Other Resources: What Is “Civil Society”—and How Is It Under Threat? (Rebekah Barber, NPQ) These May Be the Only Donors Who Can Save the Nonprofit Sector (D…

Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 8/9/25 nonprofitlawblog.com/nonprofit-re... - federal #climatechange policies, civil society threats, donor base, new board members, leadership, nonprofit mergers, harvard, #nonprofitlaw

Starting a Nonprofit: Spinning Off From a Fiscal Sponsor A new nonprofit is commonly created when a program or project spins off from a separate nonprofit. Sometimes a project spins off from a fiscal sponsor, perhaps after a planned incubation period. An…

Starting a Nonprofit: Spinning Off From a Fiscal Sponsor nonprofitlawblog.com/starting-a-n... #fiscalsponsorship #nonprofitlaw

Big Gifts and the New Tax Law: Boom Now, Bust Later? High-earners may make big gifts in 2025, but their giving may decline next year.

Big Gifts and the New Tax Law: Boom Now, Bust Later? www.philanthropy.com/article/big-... - Rasheeda Childress, The Chronicle of Philanthropy #charitable #giving #nonprofitlaw

The IRS's new interpretation grants religious groups more leeway in political endorsements without risking tax-exempt status, signaling potential shifts in church-state relations. 📊⚖️ Link: https://tinyurl.com/28kwzbqk #ChurchAndState #NonprofitLaw #PoliticalInfluence

IRS EO Technical Guide: Disqualifying and Non-Exempt Activities nonprofitlawblog.com/irs-eo-techn... #nonprofitlaw #inurement #privatebenefit

Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 5/31/25 Stay informed of the week’s notable events and shared resources with this curated list of Nonprofit Resources of the Week. Notable Nonprofit Posts, Articles, & Other Resources: Politics, Econom…

Nonprofit Resources of the Week – 5/31/25 nonprofitlawblog.com/nonprofit-re... | "Republican Sen. Joni Ernst was met with shouts and groans when she said “we all are going to die” as she addressed potential changes to Medicaid eligibility" #nonprofitlaw, #policy, #resistance

Nonprofits and the Draft Tax Bill: Lobbying & Advocacy Charities – If the status quo is harming your ability to advance your mission consistent with your values, what can you do? What should you do? The first question is a little easier to answer…

Nonprofits and the Draft Tax Bill: Lobbying & Advocacy nonprofitlawblog.com/nonprofits-a... #nonprofitlaw #governance #advocacy