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Over 500 liberal and nonprofit groups have jointly condemned President Trump’s threats to investigate and potentially target them using government power, including revoking tax-exempt status and designating groups like Antifa as terrorists, arguing these actions threaten First Amendment rights and are politically motivated responses to violence and protests.
The ACLU is urging the House of Representatives to reject H.R. 9495, a bill that could empower the Trump administration to revoke the tax-exempt status of organizations, potentially stifling free speech and targeting political opponents. The bill allows for a 90-day defense period for accused nonprofits, but critics argue it lacks transparency and due process. Over 130 organizations have joined the ACLU in opposing the bill, while supporting separate provisions to protect hostages from IRS penalties.
MacKenzie Scott, billionaire philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has donated $640 million to 361 nonprofit organizations through an open call for organizations to directly apply for a gift. This is part of her pledge to give away most of her wealth, with previous donations totaling an estimated $12 billion to over 1,200 nonprofit organizations. The organizations receiving awards span 38 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, and focus on a wide range of issues. Scott's philanthropic efforts also include recent donations of nearly $4 billion to various causes, such as climate, education, and Ukraine relief efforts.
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has decided to donate $640 million to 361 nonprofit organizations, more than double her initial plan, in response to an "open call" for applications. The grants range from $1 million to $2 million and focus on supporting community-led organizations with missions to advance the voices and opportunities of individuals and families of meager or modest means. Scott has given away $16.5 billion since 2019 and launched a database of her giving under the name Yield Giving, aiming to share information about her gifts to help others.
MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist, has decided to donate $640 million to 361 nonprofit organizations, more than double her initial plan, in response to an "open call" for applications managed by Lever for Change. The grants range from $1 million to $2 million and focus on supporting community-led organizations with missions to advance the voices and opportunities of individuals and families of meager or modest means. Since 2019, Scott has given away $16.5 billion and launched a database of her giving under the name Yield Giving, aiming to share information about her philanthropic efforts.
Binaifer Nowrojee has been appointed as the new president of Open Society Foundations, succeeding Mark Malloch-Brown who will step down in June 2024. Nowrojee, currently the vice president of Programs, brings over three decades of experience in human rights and international law to her new role. George Soros, founder of OSF, expressed confidence in Nowrojee's global leadership, while Malloch-Brown praised the organization's transformation under his leadership. Nowrojee's appointment reflects a significant milestone for OSF as it continues its mission to promote human rights and open society on a global scale.
Some Girl Scout troops across the U.S. are raising the prices of their cookies, with New York customers now paying $7 a box for favorites like Thin Mints, Samoas, and Tagalongs, up from $5 last year. The price increase is attributed to the rising costs of life, and while some councils have decided to shift prices to cover these costs, others have not raised prices at all. The various councils operate as individual nonprofit organizations and negotiate separate contracts with the two bakeries licensed to manufacture the cookies.
Warren Buffett has donated a total of 2.4 million Berkshire Hathaway Class B shares, worth approximately $870 million, to family-linked nonprofit organizations including The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation, The Sherwood Foundation, The Howard G. Buffett Foundation, and NoVo Foundation. This donation supplements his lifetime pledges made in 2006. Buffett's three adult children will be the executors of his will and trustees of the charitable trust that will receive the majority of his wealth. In a statement, Buffett praised America and expressed confidence in his successor, Greg Abel, and the Berkshire Hathaway board.
CNN has selected the Top 10 CNN Heroes of 2023, individuals who are making a positive impact in their communities. These heroes include Yasmine Arrington, who founded ScholarCHIPS to support young people with incarcerated parents; Osei Boateng, who converted a van into a mobile doctor's office to bring healthcare to remote communities in Ghana; Stacey Buckner, who provides showers, laundry, and meals to homeless veterans through Off-Road Outreach; Mike Goldberg, who is working to save coral reefs through his nonprofit I.CARE; Tescha Hawley, who founded the Day Eagle Hope Project to address the healthcare needs of Native Americans; Alvin Irby, who promotes literacy among boys through Barbershop Books; Adam Pearce, who co-founded the LoveYourBrain Foundation to support individuals with traumatic brain injuries; Estefanía Rebellón, who provides education for migrant children through Yes We Can World Foundation; and Shamayim Harris, who created Avalon Village to create a safe space for the Highland Park community.
Two new documentaries, "Savior Complex" and "Uncharitable," challenge perceptions about charitable endeavors. "Savior Complex" examines the controversy surrounding American missionary Renee Bach and her organization, Serving His Children, which aimed to assist malnourished children in Uganda but faced questions about its practices and qualifications. "Uncharitable" advocates for treating charitable institutions differently, providing them with resources, tolerance for risk, and reasonable expectations to attract top talent and effectively address the problems they were created to solve. Both documentaries highlight the importance of having a functional blueprint to achieve charitable objectives and the complexities involved in turning good intentions into tangible benefits.
A recent investigation reveals a significant increase in the number of nonprofit organizations supporting Russian soldiers and draftees since the start of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine. In the first half of 2023, 505 nonprofits engaged in military-related activities have been registered in Russia, a 34% increase compared to previous years. These organizations raised at least 113 billion rubles ($1.2 billion) in 2022, indicating a growing trend in fundraising for soldiers and veterans.
Sacramento nonprofit organizations, including the Sacramento Food Bank and NorCal Resist, are preparing for an influx of migrants as Title 42, a COVID-19-era migration restriction, is set to expire. The organizations are securing donations, housing, and legal immigration services to help the migrants on a path to citizenship. Despite uncertainty about the number of migrants who will arrive, the nonprofits are ready and waiting to welcome them.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a law banning donations to county election offices, making it a felony for local governments to accept money from nonprofit organizations that gave millions of dollars during the 2020 presidential election. The move comes after the Center for Tech and Civic Life, funded by Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, contributed more than $400 million to election offices nationwide during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic. Republicans in Georgia and across the country have made limiting outside election money a priority. Voting rights groups and Democrats said the ban will lead to underfunded elections and longer lines unless county governments spend more taxpayer money to accommodate high turnout.
A woman on TikTok has urged people to stop releasing balloons into the sky, as they can cause harm to animals and the environment. Jess, who owns a farm in Texas, has found tattered balloons caught in her fences, putting her animals in danger of choking. Balloons Blow, a nonprofit organization, warns that all released balloons, including those marketed as "biodegradable latex," return to Earth as litter and can kill countless animals. The organization recommends alternative ways to honor loved ones, such as planting a memorial garden or hosting a food or clothing drive.
A woman in Texas has urged people to stop releasing balloons into the sky, as they can cause harm to animals and the environment. Jess, who owns a farm, often finds tattered balloons caught in her fences, which could easily be ingested by her animals. Balloons Blow, a nonprofit organization, warns that all released balloons, including those marketed as "biodegradable latex," return to Earth as litter and can kill countless animals. The ribbon tied to balloons can also become wrapped around the necks of animals or wound up within their organs. Balloons Blow recommends alternative ways to honor loved ones, such as planting a memorial garden or hosting a food or clothing drive.