Introduction In the prior post in this series, we examined the 33⅓% public support test and the 2% limitation rule governing donor-supported public charities under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code (“IRC”). However, many nonprofits are supported by earned revenue including program fees, and memberships. This article turns to a distinct framework, the public …
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Seven-Figure Salaries at Nonprofits
Executive compensation at nonprofits is on the rise, according to a recent article by the Wall Street Journal. New data from the IRS shows that the number of seven-figure salaries at charities tripled between 2011 and 2014. The organizations that are paying their employees in the millions range from major hospitals and universities to small …
The Non-Repeal of the Johnson Amendment
Much brouhaha has been made over President Trump’s May 4 Executive Order claiming to “totally destroy” the Johnson Amendment. The Johnson Amendment is a 1954 law that bars 501(c)(3) organizations from supporting or opposing candidates for public office. As with much in politics, this is truly much ado about nothing. The Executive Order may serve …
