2002 Nonprofit Alert Archive
December 2002
- How Much is Too Much? Supreme Court Weighs State Telemarketing Regulations
- Mileage Rates Change for 2003
- IRS Nails Nonprofit Exec, a.k.a. Car Salesman; Exec & Charity Face Serious Penalties
- Bad Throw Makes Good Case for Assuming Risk
- Employer Not Liable for Harassment by Clients
- Trimming the Tree . . . and the Gift Annuity Rates
- Property Development Won’t Affect Charity Status
- Year End To-Do List: Record Retention Policy
- Figures Confirm 2001 Donations Slacked Way Off
- IRS Handbook Offers Insight on Nonprofit Issues
November 2002
- HHS Awards $30 Million Grants to Faith- and Community-Based Groups
- Avoiding Scandal: Measuring Accountability in Nonprofits
- Indemnification Clause Makes Nonprofit Liable for School Board’s Negligence in Molestation Case
- Cosmic Disharmony Leads to Early Church Settlement
- The Missing Link: 2nd Circuit Delineates Employer Liability for Supervisor’s Harassment
- Census Bureau Surveys Americans on Volunteerism
- Church’s Property Sale Avoids UBIT. . . For No
- Foundation May Pay Premiums on Donor’s Insurance
- Grant Money Finds Suitable Home After Merger
October 2002
- 8th Circuit Appeals Court: Study Shows Support for Church-Run Social Services
- White House Seminars on Fed Aid
September 2002
- Grand Jury, Sen. Grassley Investigate United Way (D.C.)
- Webcaster Relief Revisited
- Warren Housing Allowance Case Update
- SEC Nonprofit Disclosure Language Stripped
- Religious Hospital May Forbid Religious Speech
- EEOC Tracks 9/11 Backlash Discrimination
- Post 9/11 Issues for Charities
August 2002
- Court Approves Hospital’s For-Profit Venture
- Enron Fallout Brings Disclosure Implications for Nonprofits
- New IRS Guidance for Churches & Religious Organizations
- Who’s Reading What? Board Minutes Sent to Mayor Become Public Records, Open to Inspection
- Disabled Volunteers Offer Significant Service
- Hear No Evil: Intercepting Employee Personal Calls
- Widely Used Passenger Van Poses High Risk
- Sold to the Highest Bidder: Tax Tips for Auctions
- Work Activity Center Furthers Charity’s Purpose
July 2002
- Nonprofit’s Directors Pay $5M. in Penalties
- Shelters Spared Liability for Resident’s Misconduct
- Statutory Immunity Protects Nonprofit CEO Acting in Good Faith
- Hostile Workplace Charges Aren’t Time Sensitive
- State Court Affirms Rights of Religious Employers
- At-Will Employee Wins on Retaliatory Discharge
- Supreme Court Strikes Down Local Solicitation Ordinance
- Good Food, Good Fit: Restaurant Compliments Nonprofit Maritime Village’s Mission
- Foundation’s Rural Grants Aren’t Taxable, IRS Says
June 2002
- What Not To Do: United Way Audit Offers Example
- Director’s Service Depends on Incorporation Terms
- The “Ayes” Don’t Have It, If The Documents Say “No”
- Re-hire Retaliation: FMLA Represses Refusals
- Supervisor’s Racist Remarks Indicate Discrimination
- IRS Finalizes Rules on Sponsorship Payments
- Court Nixes Tax Break for Religious Groups
- Merger Won’t Affect Charity’s Pooled Income Funds
May 2002
- Warren v. Commissioner Parsonage Exclusion Sparks Constitutional Q’s
- Association Assessed UBIT on Ad Income
- Average Taxpayer Takes About $2,000 in Deductions
- Charity Says “No Thanks” to Court’s Volunteer
- First Amendment Free Exercise Clause Offers No Protection in Clergy Sex Abuse Cases, Court Says
- B*I*N*G*O Bashing Executive Spells ‘Sue Me’
- Employer Not Liable for Hiring Habitual Offender
- Habitat for Calamity: Federal Law Covers Volunteer
- “Urning” Donations: “Dual Character” Payments
- City Ordinance Can’t Regulate Charity’s “Integrity”
- Ministry Equals “Alter Ego;” Assets Split in Divorce
April 2002
- Supreme Court Ruling: FMLA Leave Policy Trumps DOL Regs
- Intermediate Sanctions Go Final
- Nonprofit’s Execs Caught in Alleged Ponzi Scam
- Errors & Omissions Clause Prevents Insurance Recovery for Nonprofit’s Accounting Oversight
- Employer Liable for Supervisor’s Sexual Harassment
- Short & Sweet: Court Says Claims Need Only Show Discrimination and Relief
- Frequent Flyer Miles Aren’t Employee Income
- USA Act Gives Nonprofits New Service Initiative
- Appeals Court Sets New “Religious” Test for NLRB
- IRS Approves Email Acknowledgments to Donors
- Amounts Advanced to Subsidiary Won’t Be UBIT
March 2002
- Congress Resurrects Charity Tax Bill
- Spam Email Is Trespass; No Free Speech Concern
- Suspect Transaction Falls Short of Self-Dealing
- Copyright Filings Experience Mail Delays
- Loose Lips Sink Ships … And Employee Lawsuits
- Employee Manual Isn’t Contractual During RIF
- Nonprofit ISP Regains Exemption with Subsidiary
- HUD Suspends Faith-Based Housing Program for Violations of Partnership Agreement
- School Avoids UBI Taxes on Golf Course Income
- Charitable Solicitation: What to Know Before Raising Funds
February 2002
- Supreme Court Tightens ADA Standard
- Telemarketers Produce Disappointing Returns
- Mother May I? Not If Conflict of Interest Appears
- Connection Must Be Shown for Retaliation Claim
- Church Insurance Doesn’t Cover Odd Bus Injury
- EEOC May Sue, Despite Employee Arbitration
- Cell Phone Distraction Prompts $16 M. Settlement
- Educational Assistance Now Permanent Exclusion
- State Funding to Religious Group Ruled Unconstitutional
- Terrorism’s Impact on Donor Advised Funds
- Pet Cemetery Survives Scrutiny as Subsidiary
January 2002
- IRS Focus for 2002:Religious & Social Service Groups
- Note on Form 990 Creates Confusion
- Art Does It’s Part for Nonprofit Support
- Creditors Can’t Reach Parent Nonprofit’s Assets
- Circular Reasoning? Company Shares, Then Sues
- Point of No Return: FMLA Demands Performance
- Arbitration Enforced Despite Employee Reluctance
- Perils of Joyriding: IRS Cautions Car Donation Programs
- Donations of Employee Leave Stimulate Q’s & A’s
- Aggressive Solicitation Law Partially Overturned