p2173May 6, 2024

what a surprise - the #GOP cares not wit for self dealing rules. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/06/us/politics/trump-conservative-partnership-institute-funds.html

#GOP #SelfDealing #charityLaw

Trump-Allied Nonprofit Paid Millions to Companies Run by Insiders

The Conservative Partnership Institute’s three highest-paid contractors had connections to the group’s leaders or their relatives, raising concerns about self-dealing.

The New York Times
Mark Blumberg, Charity LawyerJul 3, 2023
CharityVillage Connects: Full interview with Mark Blumberg from Blumbergs about trust and transparency in the Canadian charity sector https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/charityvillage-connects-full-interview-with-mark-blumberg-from-blumbergs-about-trust-and-transparency-in-the-canadian-charity-sector/ #CharityLaw #Transparency #Governance #Charity #RegisteredCharity #CharityData #Philanthropy #DAF #CharitiesDirectorate #PublicTrust
CharityVillage Connects: Full interview with Mark Blumberg from Blumbergs about trust and transparency in the Canadian charity sector - CanadianCharityLaw.ca

Not sure how many people have an hour to hear me discuss with Mary Barroll, President of CharityVillage, issues facing the Canadian non-profit and charity

Canadian Charity Law
Mark Blumberg, Charity LawyerJul 3, 2023
CRA reminder that if your charity has a December 31 fiscal year end you need to file your T3010 by June 30, 2023 https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/cra-reminder-that-if-your-charity-has-a-december-31-fiscal-year-end-you-need-to-file-your-t3010-by-june-30-2023/ #CharityLaw #Transparency #Governance #RegisteredCharity #CharityData #CharitiesDirectorate #T3010
CRA reminder that if your charity has a December 31 fiscal year end you need to file your T3010 by June 30, 2023 - CanadianCharityLaw.ca

CRA recently sent out a reminder that if your charity has a December 31 fiscal year end, you need to file your T3010 by June 30, 2023. Keep in mind that

Canadian Charity Law
Mark Blumberg, Charity LawyerJul 3, 2023
CRA letter on Canada-US Income Tax Treaty and why it does not deem a U.S. 501(c)(3) organization to be "qualified donee" for purposes of certain sections of the ITA #CharityLaw #RegisteredCharity #Philanthropy #CharitiesDirectorate #Donations #GlobalPhilanthropy #Compliance
Mark Blumberg, Charity LawyerJul 3, 2023
"Strings are Attached: Placing a Spotlight on the Hidden Subsidy for Perpetual Donor Limits on Gifts" by Roger Colinvaux https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/strings-are-attached-placing-a-spotlight-on-the-hidden-subsidy-for-perpetual-donor-limits-on-gifts-by-roger-colinvaux/ #CharityLaw #Philanthropy #DAF #Fundraising #RestrictedGifts #Donations
"Strings are Attached: Placing a Spotlight on the Hidden Subsidy for Perpetual Donor Limits on Gifts" by Roger Colinvaux - CanadianCharityLaw.ca

Recently there has been more scrutiny on donors and restricted gifts. Here is an article by US professor Roger Colinvaux entitled "Strings are Attached:

Canadian Charity Law
Mark Blumberg, Charity LawyerJul 3, 2023
Recent CRA letters of revocation for Canadian registered charities - June 2023 https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/recent-cra-letters-of-revocation-for-canadian-registered-charities-june-2023/ #CharityLaw #Transparency #Charity #RegisteredCharity #CharitiesDirectorate
Recent CRA letters of revocation for Canadian registered charities - June 2023 - CanadianCharityLaw.ca

Over the last decade, we have provided to the public CRA letters relating to a number of Canadian registered charity revocations. These letters from CRA

Canadian Charity Law
Mark Blumberg, Charity LawyerMay 25, 2023

CRA adds additional questions and schedule to T3010 annual return
https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/cra-adds-additional-questions-and-schedule-to-t3010-annual-return/

#CharityLaw #Transparency #Governance #Charity #RegisteredCharity #CharityData #Grantmaking

CRA adds additional questions and schedule to T3010 annual return - CanadianCharityLaw.ca

We received a note from CRA that they have updated their T3010 forms to include the questions on the new qualifying disbursement regime.  In other words,

Canadian Charity Law
Mark Blumberg, Charity LawyerMay 25, 2023

CRA’s Charities Listing vs. Blumbergs’ CharityData.ca 2023
https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/blog/cras-charities-listing-vs-blumbergs-charitydata-ca-2023/

#CharityLaw #Transparency #CharityData #Philanthropy #Grantmaking

Mark Blumberg, Charity LawyerMay 25, 2023

New Course - Social Enterprise, Earned Income and Business Activities for Canadian Registered Charities
https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/courses/social-enterprise-earned-income-and-business-activities-for-canadian-registered-charities/

#CharityLaw #SocialEnterprise

Social Enterprise, Earned Income and Business Activities for Canadian Registered Charities - CanadianCharityLaw.ca

Going from hype and confusion to impact and revenue

Canadian Charity Law
Mark Blumberg, Charity LawyerMay 25, 2023
New Course - Blumbergs' Canadian Charity Law Boot Camp 2023
https://www.canadiancharitylaw.ca/courses/blumbergs-canadian-charity-law-boot-camp-2023-online-recorded-april-27-2023/ #CharityLaw #Transparency #Governance #NPOs #Nonprofit #Charity #Regulations #ONCA #CNCA
Blumbergs' Canadian Charity Law Boot Camp 2023 - Online (Recorded April 27, 2023) - CanadianCharityLaw.ca

Blumbergs’ Charity Law Boot Camp: A one-day boot camp on compliance and standards issues for Canadian charities  The Boot Camp was recorded on April 27,

Canadian Charity Law