December 2024
Headlines: HR9495 “Nonprofit-Killer Bill”
HR 9495: Bill Threatening Nonprofits Passes House (Nonprofit Quarterly)
HR 9495: The Good, the Bad?, and the (Potential) Ugly (Nonprofit Law Prof Blog)
H.R. 9495 Is a Silent Threat to Art, Education, and Advocacy (DeSoto & State Communications)
Articles and News
Threats to Nonprofits - and an Opportunity - on Capitol Hill in 2025
A new incentive for giving is one bright spot on a congressional slate filled with peril for philanthropy. (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
Musk’s Foundation Gave Away Less Money Than Required in 2023
“For the third year in a row, Elon Musk’s charitable foundation did not give away enough of its money. And it did not miss the mark by a small amount. New tax filings show that the Musk Foundation fell $421 million short of the amount it was required to give away in 2023.” (New York Times)
President-elect Donald Trump and his allies plan to cut money in the Inflation Reduction Act allocated for climate efforts. Hundreds of millions of dollars have yet to reach EJ organizations. (Inside Climate News)
I don’t have much money. Is it okay if I don’t give to charity?
A recent question sent to Your Mileage May Vary, an advice column offering a new framework for thinking through ethical dilemmas and philosophical questions. The response? Donating money to charity isn’t the only way to improve the world! (Vox)
Studies and Resources
Getting Anonymous DAF Donations? 7 Things to Do
Don’t assume donors want to keep their identity from you! (Chronicle of Philanthropy)
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Community Guide for Grassroots Groups
From Muslims for Just Futures, a guide covering Fiscal Sponsorship, Bail Funds, and Mutual Aid Basics.
For Funders
Ben Barge calls for “unapologetically brave, consistent, and vocal solidarity with social justice movements”. (National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy)
