Protecting Nonprofit Rights

Agencies Reporting Communications with Federally Registered Lobbyists

 

President Barack Obama's March 20 memo restricts communications between federally registered lobbyists and executive branch employees on use of Recovery Act funds. We have a chart of the agencies reporting contacts with lobbyists and the number of communication reports disclosed. Read more >> Updated Feb.17, 2010

Announcing the Charity and Security Network Website!

 

We invite you to visit and explore the Charity and Security Network's website, www.charityandsecurity.org!

The website provides the latest news, studies and events that impact U.S. charities and foundations. 

Resource Center: IRS Rules on Election Activities of Charities

 

IRS enforcement of the ban on partisan activities by charities and religious organizations leaves many groups uncertain about what is prohibited partisan intervention. Our resource center follows developments in the Political Activities Compliance Initiative (PACI) in working towards clear rules for nonpartisan voter engagement.

 

Articles & Analysis

Nonprofits Are Making a Major Impact on Redistricting Reform

Redistricting reform efforts have emerged as a key issue that could significantly impact our democracy in 2010 and beyond. While it does not appear that there will be nationwide redistricting reform, efforts are moving forward in several states. Nonprofits have taken a lead role in advocating for a process that is independent, nonpartisan, and fair while also ensuring that their constituencies' interests are represented.

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Supreme Court Hears Charities' First Amendment Challenge to Patriot Act

On Feb. 23, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments in Humanitarian Law Project v. Holder, a case challenging parts of the USA PATRIOT Act (Patriot Act). The Humanitarian Law Project (HLP) and other charities allege that sections of the law violate the First Amendment.

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