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 this email from the IRS legitimate? How do I know if our organization needs to be compliant with new Executive Orders? Do we need to… 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 would, if enacted, threaten the nonprofit sector and make deep cuts to affordable health care through Medicaid, food assistance through SNAP, and block refugee and… 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 specific has been announced, a focus could include revoking the tax-exempt status of nonprofits working in certain areas. Does a President have the authority to… 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 Government Efficiency (DOGE) to target the Vera Institute of Justice and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW). We are now hearing additional executive orders… 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 included in this article. See the DEI section of the Nonprofit Legal Support Initiative resource library for updated information. Recent actions by the federal administration… Continue reading Maintaining DEI Commitments: Legal Considerations in Today’s Climate
How can our sector stay true to our values?
This article was written by MCN President & CEO Nonoko Sato and originally published in the Winter 2025 issue of Nonprofit News: Navigating Uncertainty. Read the full issue._____________________________________________________________________ I never thought I would waver in my personal commitment to equity and justice. Let me rephrase that: my commitment has never wavered, but my willingness to publicly… Continue reading How can our sector stay true to our values?
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 better understand these Executive Actions and how they may impact nonprofits.
‘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).
Resources to navigate uncertainty
In light of federal decisions like freezing federal grants and unclear Executive Orders, nonprofits are anxious and concerned about our ability to meet our missions. During crises, focus on your key levers of organizational stability: strong internal controls; sustainable revenue mix; strategic HR; ethical leadership. Below are resources and tangible steps your nonprofit can take to… Continue reading Resources to navigate uncertainty
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 has put essential services across the nation in jeopardy, in response to a suit filed by Democracy Forward on behalf of the National Council of… Continue reading Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order on OMB Freeze