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🚨 URGENT: Protect Our Nonprofits 🚨 H.R. 9495 is being voted on Monday, 11/18 and threatens nonprofits by allowing their status to be revoked without evidence if they are "terrorist supporting". While in theory this is a good thing, not requiring evidence is incredibly dangerous and creates a huge opening for our nonprofits to be targeted unduly. TAKE ACTION: 1. Call your representative TODAY (find yours: house.gov/representatives) You can find how they voted on this bill last week here: https://lnkd.in/gTB6FDzU 2. Tell them to vote NO on H.R. 9495 3. Share this post This affects ALL nonprofits and the communities they serve. Every call matters!

** #Nonprofit friends ** If you are not following the Bill H.R. 9495, let me get you up to speed. [Note: this is going up for vote again tomorrow (11/18) so this is timely.] 🟧 This bill (Bill H.R. 9495) will serve to silence the community organizations advocating for vulnerable populations. How? It gives Secretary of Treasury the full power to shut down any  “terrorist-supporting organization” and can do so without evidence. Note that it is ALREADY illegal to provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations - this allows the Secretary of Treasury to revoke 501c3 status with burden of material support on the accused. This could include any & all nonprofits, ranging from news outlets, environmental groups, pro-democracy to immigrant-focused missions. Many Dems have voted FOR this in the last round, including Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28). ⏺️ Read the joint opposition statement submitted on 11/15 from Council on Foundations, Independent Sector, National Council of Nonprofits, and United Philanthropy Forum: https://lnkd.in/gd6eGSt3 ⏺️ Use your voice and contact your rep ASAP! You can identify your Representative here: https://lnkd.in/eqTaGd7j ⏺️ Not sure what to say? Use this simple script: “Hello Representative ____. I am calling to express my concern about bill HR 9495 that is going up for a vote later today (11/18). Nonprofit workers are essential to our economy and I urge you to vote "NO" as this bill provides immeasurable power to one office at puts nonprofits at the risk of being targeted for the services and advocacy work they provide. Thank you.” Y'all, I know we're tired but this is a very important action .. and it's worth the outreach!

This Thursday, H.R. 9495, colloquially known as the Kill Nonprofits Bill, is up for another vote. (Unlike the defeat last week when Republicans failed to get a 2/3 majority during a “fast track” process, this time, it only needs a simple majority to pass.) This bill, if passed, gives authority to the Secretary of Treasury to designate any nonprofit organization a “terrorist-supporting organization”—based on vague language and supposition—and strip them of their tax-exempt status. It’s governmental overreach at its very worst. Nonprofits are, at times, our society’s first line of defense against policies that harm the most vulnerable among us. This is by design when, very intentionally, the Reagan Administration began cutting federal social services—both in practice and in funding—and nonprofits picked up the slack…because people still need services with or without funding and support. If you follow me here, you know that I can rant about the sector like no other, and…this is a bad law. It does nothing to help and everything to harm. And 52 Democrats voted for it. If you are a nonprofit volunteer, board member, staff member, or donor, now is your time to shine. Here is a list of actions to take *before Thursday* compiled by Fund the People: https://lnkd.in/gebPKbXR. Nonprofit friends, activate your networks hard.

HR 9495 could have enormous consequences across the nonprofit sector. Thanks NTEN for putting together actionable ideas for people. For background reading, here's a helpful article from Nonprofit Quarterly : https://lnkd.in/gcNTQUkw

The wait is over! The new Federal Beneficial Ownership Report is live. Our post is a must-read--understand your obligations, and avoid a hefty fine. Required filing for ALL businesses (except nonprofits and others listed. Don't miss out on this crucial update. Read more here: https://bit.ly/49vy9yF #SmallBusiness #LegalUpdate #BeneficialOwnershipReport #SusanBurnsLegal #LegalBrief

To understand the need for nonprofits to avoid excess benefit transactions, it helps to also comprehend the concept of private inurement. This refers to payments to “insiders” that are beyond reasonable compensation for goods or services provided. If any net earnings inure to the private benefit of an individual, the IRS won’t view your nonprofit as operating primarily to further its tax-exempt purpose. The prohibition against such benefits doesn’t prevent all payments, such as reasonable salaries. But you must be able to prove transactions were made with your tax-exempt purpose in mind. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3kyyaK7

Legislation to Stop Nonprofit Terror-Financing Moves to the Senate The House has passed H.R. 9495, the Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act. This bipartisan bill targets nonprofits providing financial support to terrorist groups like Hamas by revoking their tax-exempt status. It’s a significant step in preventing the misuse of U.S. tax law to fund violence and terror abroad. In addition to tackling terror financing, the bill also supports American hostages by relieving tax penalties upon their release. Now, the Senate must act to make this crucial legislation a reality. We need your voice—add your support today. https://loom.ly/gOhZWro

Must Read From Lauren Elyse Tudor, CAP® Have you all seen this? Democracy only thrives when communities can speak truth to power. Today there’s a vote on H.R. 9495 🔎 which threatens that fundamental right. Here’s the break down: Currently: Nonprofits operate with due process protections and clear legal frameworks. Under HR 9495: One office gets unchecked power to revoke nonprofit status - no evidence needed, no appeals process. Think about the organizations in your community: — The immigrant rights group giving voice to the voiceless — Environmental advocates protecting our future — Healthcare nonprofits serving the underserved — Education initiatives closing opportunity gaps All could be silenced. Not for wrongdoing, but for daring to challenge the status quo. Who's most at risk? — Small, grassroots organizations — BIPOC-led initiatives — Community advocates — Organizations serving historically marginalized populations The nonprofit sector exists to strengthen democracy, not threaten it. Our independence is non-negotiable. Your voice matters. Please call your Representative today. (Link in post below 👇🏿) To my fellow nonprofit leaders: How are you mobilizing against this threat to our sector's independence? #DefendNonprofits #DemocracyInAction #CommunityVoices

You’d be forgiven for ignoring tax breaks contained in the Inflation Reduction Act. After all, they won’t help tax-exempt organizations. Or will they? We suggest you look at two provisions benefitting nonprofits. https://hubs.li/Q02qyKTC0

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