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
Category: Advocacy & Public Policy
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
Executive Order specific resources
Since his inauguration, President Trump has signed dozens of Executive Orders (EOs) covering a broad range of issues, many of which could impact the nonprofit community. Below are resources to… Continue reading Executive Order specific resources
‘Advancing U.S. Interests When Funding NGOs’ White House Memo
The White House has issued a memorandum for the heads of Executive Departments and Agencies regarding funding to Nongovernmental Organizations (NGOs).
Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on OMB Freeze
On Tuesday, February 4, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia granted a temporary restraining order of the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) freeze on federal grant disbursements that… Continue reading Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on OMB Freeze
MCN speaks at press conference on impact of federal funding freeze
Friday, January 31, MCN executive director Nonoko Sato spoke at a press conference in Minneapolis with state leaders about the devastating impact of the federal funding freeze. In addition to… Continue reading MCN speaks at press conference on impact of federal funding freeze
Rescinded: OMB freeze of federal grants
We want to hear from you In all the uncertainty, one tangible action you can take to help is to complete MCN’s survey on the impact of recent federal decisions.… Continue reading Rescinded: OMB freeze of federal grants
Press release: Widespread distress from nonprofits in serving Minnesota communities in response to federal grants freeze
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2025 – Saint Paul, MN – The Minnesota Council of Nonprofits (MCN) is extremely concerned about the Administration’s pause of federal grant funding, particularly to nonprofit… Continue reading Press release: Widespread distress from nonprofits in serving Minnesota communities in response to federal grants freeze