Uncle Sam may receive charitable gifts, but that doesn’t give presidents free rein on how to spend those funds.
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Uncle Sam may receive charitable gifts, but that doesn’t give presidents free rein on how to spend those funds.
Even when donors have good intentions, philanthropy does not always produce good results.
Naomi Campbell’s charity Fashion For Relief spent only 8.5% of its funds on the causes it highlighted.
The government makes the information nonprofits report on this form available to the public, enhancing transparency and accountability.
A nonprofit law expert explains the federal case against the former Trump adviser.
A comedian’s record-breaking fundraiser shows us the power of celebrity. But it also reveals the complexities of raising a lot of money very quickly.
Under a settlement reached with New York authorities, he must give US$2 million to nonprofits out of his own pocket. And if he wants to start another foundation, Trump must submit to close supervision.
Charity law is quite strict when it comes to giving back donations that have already been made.
A New York judge will decide whether Trump owes more than $2.8 million in restitution.
There are other ways for the state to make the president’s tax returns part of the public record that are more likely to work.
Digital innovations are making it easier to give to charity and for donors to become informed before they support nonprofits.
Charities are limited in how much they can spend on campaigning. Is this justified?
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