Giving Dropped 4.9% in 2009, Researchers Estimate - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Giving Dropped 4.9% in 2009, Researchers Estimate - Prospecting - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas
Giving Dropped 4.9% in 2009, Researchers Estimate
By Nicole Wallace

Americans donated $217.3-billion in 2009, a decrease of $11.2-billion or 4.9 percent compared to 2008, according to new estimates from researchers at the

WAMC: Cities: To Tax or Not To Tax Non-Profits (2010-05-26)

WAMC: Cities: To Tax or Not To Tax Non-Profits (2010-05-26): "ALBANY, NY (WAMC) - As times and the economy change, governments are looking for more ways to fund programs and services: they're turning an eye toward non-profits, exploring the possibility of imposing taxes on entities that have never before been subject to them. Capital District Bureau Chief Dave Lucas reports."

Congress Tries Again to Extend Charitable Tax Incentives - Government & Politics Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas

Congress Tries Again to Extend Charitable Tax Incentives - Government & Politics Watch - The Chronicle of Philanthropy- Connecting the nonprofit world with news, jobs, and ideas: "Congressional leaders announced this morning they would unveil new legislation to extend through the end of 2010 various tax incentives for charitable donations, including gifts made by older people from individual retirement accounts."

The Associated Press: IRS offers reprieve for charities missing deadline

The Associated Press: IRS offers reprieve for charities missing deadline: "RS offers reprieve for charities missing deadline

(AP) – 17 hours ago

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is offering a reprieve to more than 200,000 small charities that missed a tax filing deadline and are now in danger of losing their tax-exempt status."

Nonprofits surveyed on voluntary payments - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily News

Nonprofits surveyed on voluntary payments - Framingham, MA - The MetroWest Daily News: "The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network, led by former state senator and Framingham resident David Magnani, sent members a survey yesterday on voluntary payment-in-lieu-of-taxes, or PILOT, programs."

Council launching website for direct funding requests | - SILive.com

Council launching website for direct funding requests | - SILive.com: "STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Prompted by calls for more public disclosure on how nearly $50 million of discretionary funds are allocated, the City Council is launching a searchable public database of nonprofit organizations that apply for and receive that money.

The Council will also increase vetting procedures for the funds, restrict the groups from hiring consultants who may be close to members, and limit the amount of money that goes to new groups or through organizations serving as fiscal conduits."