LEGAL ALERT On August 7th, the Trump administration signed an executive order to overhaul the federal grantmaking process. Aimed at increasing accountability and aligning awards with administration priorities, these changes mean heightened scrutiny, new compliance risks, and greater funding uncertainty…
LEGAL ALERT The Department of Justice (DOJ) released guidance on July 30, 2025 regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs (as practices that may violate federal anti-discrimination law) and the application of federal anti-discrimination laws to those who receive federal funds. The…
President Trump recently signed sweeping tax legislation that significantly impacts nonprofits and charitable giving. The new law introduces many significant changes for not only nonprofits, but for individuals and corporations that would have not only a direct but also indirect…
Over the past month, many nonprofits that receive federal funding have been told that to continue receiving federal funds, they must certify that they comply with executive orders or with federal anti-discrimination laws. This Legal Alert, prepared by our Exponentum…
For nonprofits, generative AI can be used to help write and edit fundraising requests, social media posts, and annual reports, along with creating useful graphics and making content more accessible with translation and simplification. However, generative AI also poses some…
Nonprofits and their communities are gearing up for the profound changes in our federal government that will come in 2025. The incoming administration has discussed plans for intensive oversight and investigation of organizations perceived as opposing its policies or supporting…
Recent court cases have significant implications for charitable organizations that use race as a factor in grantmaking. Litigation in this area is evolving quickly, and charitable organizations should carefully consult with an attorney when considering grants where race is a…
When a 501(c)(3) public charity has access to its clients’ health information, a question often arises as to whether the organization must comply with the Health Insurance Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA). In this article, we provide an overview of…
LEGAL ALERT Nonprofits with trademarks have likely experienced being the target of scams related to their trademark registrations. The scams have been growing in sophistication and arise at every step of the trademark registration process. We want to make our…
Bryan Pautsch, CPA, J.D. and James Alex Bramer, CPA, Dean Dorton This article presents general guidelines for Ohio nonprofit organizations as of the date written and should not be construed as legal advice. Always consult an attorney to address your…
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