The Johnson Amendment, a federal law approved by Congress with strong bipartisan support more than 70 years ago, prohibits charitable nonprofits, including houses of worship, from endorsing or opposing candidates… Continue reading What is the Johnson Amendment and why does it matter?
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MCN and LegalCORPS partner to launch free legal services for nonprofits
A new partnership between the Minnesota Council of Nonprofits and LegalCORPS provides all Minnesota nonprofits (and MCN members) with legal help desk, compliance clinics, and support; qualifying organizations eligible for… Continue reading MCN and LegalCORPS partner to launch free legal services for nonprofits
The fate of nonprofit issues in the 2025 MN legislative session
The 2025 Minnesota legislative session was just last month but in the wake of profound tragedy, feels eons away. The assassination of House Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband… Continue reading The fate of nonprofit issues in the 2025 MN legislative session
Tell Congress to Vote No on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
The U.S. Senate will vote as soon as Friday, June 27 on HR 1 (“The Big Beautiful Bill”) that contains nearly $1 Trillion in Medicaid cuts and shifts significant SNAP… Continue reading Tell Congress to Vote No on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Our hearts ache; assassination of MN lawmaker
Minnesotans awoke to devastating news that Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed, and Senator John Hoffman and his spouse were also shot in what Governor Walz has described… Continue reading Our hearts ache; assassination of MN lawmaker
Announcing the Nonprofit Legal Services Initiative
Help! My multi-year federal grant was just terminated effective immediately out of nowhere. Can I appeal and what are my legal rights to reimbursement for expenses we’ve already incurred? Is… Continue reading Announcing the Nonprofit Legal Services Initiative
Action Alert: Urge Congress to reject harmful budget cuts
May 19 update: The House of Representatives is slated to vote as soon as this week on a tax reconciliation package that includes several harmful provisions opposed by MCN that… Continue reading Action Alert: Urge Congress to reject harmful budget cuts
Can a President revoke a nonprofit’s tax-exempt status?
You’ve likely seen the Trump Administration’s continued attacks targeting nonprofits on ideological grounds. We are now hearing additional executive orders (EOs) targeting nonprofits may be released soon, and while nothing… Continue reading Can a President revoke a nonprofit’s tax-exempt status?
Reports of new executive orders targeting nonprofits
You’ve likely seen the Trump Administration’s continued attacks targeting nonprofits on ideological grounds, which most recently threatened to strip Harvard University of its tax-exempt status and used the Department of… Continue reading Reports of new executive orders targeting nonprofits
Maintaining DEI Commitments: Legal Considerations in Today’s Climate
This article was written in April 2025. While all the information is still relevant, there have been many actions since related to the legal landscape around DEI that are not… Continue reading Maintaining DEI Commitments: Legal Considerations in Today’s Climate