MORE ON: nonprofits

Daily Report: Money and Politics

Nonprofits seek influence with political giving

December 13, 2012, 12:05 AM
As executive director of the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library, Scott Staub raises money to give to the city’s libraries. In his spare time, he raises money to give to politicians. Staub heads a political action committee that is attempting to increase the political clout... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Pastors challenge IRS rule with partisan talk

November 21, 2012, 12:05 AM
Larry Ihrig, the longtime pastor of Celebration Christian Center in Livermore, began a recent Sunday sermon with the issue on everyone’s mind: the outcome of the presidential election. “Now, some of you may glory in the result, but I know some of you are disappointed,” Ihrig... + read more
Spotlight: Money and Politics

Embezzlement, scam shatter venerable Vanguard Foundation

November 15, 2012, 12:05 AM
Once a social justice leader, the Vanguard Public Foundation crumbled under lavish spending and fraud; its demise has sent shudders through the nonprofit world. + read more
Daily Report: General Assignment

Goodwill pushes for greater regulation of donation boxes

November 12, 2012, 11:25 AM
Local Goodwill chapters recently lost their fight for stronger state regulation of donation boxes when Gov. Jerry Brown vetoed legislation that would have required organizations to get written consent before putting boxes on private property. But in cities and counties across the country... + read more
Daily Report: Health and Welfare, Money and Politics

Bay Area nonprofits defend some tax breaks for the wealthy

November 5, 2012, 12:05 AM
They help drug addicts in the Tenderloin, feed hungry children and aid struggling public schools. They’re also big fans of tax breaks for America’s millionaires. Bay Area nonprofits, which often advocate for some of the neediest Americans, are finding themselves the unlikely... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Bill would expand penalties for nonprofits that misuse funds

August 6, 2012, 12:05 AM
Amid reports of some nonprofits mismanaging charitable donations, the state Legislature is considering a bill that would increase the authority of the state attorney general’s office to crack down on organizations that violate the law. The bill, AB 2327, by Assemblyman Mike Feuer, D-West... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Deals to save state parks in question after department scandal

July 31, 2012, 12:05 AM
For months, the city of Benicia has been working with the California state parks department on an agreement to keep the Benicia State Recreation Area open. The park was one of 70 parks around the state slated to close after the state cut $22 million from the parks... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Hired fundraisers' money doesn't always go back to charity

December 5, 2011, 12:05 AM
Thirteen charitable organizations raised more than $1 million each in California by hiring for-profit fundraisers last year but got back 10 percent of the money or less, according to newly released data from the state attorney general. Some prominent charities – such as Amnesty... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Charities hit hard by widening campaign finance fraud scandal

September 16, 2011, 12:05 AM
The political treasurer accused of fraud in a growing campaign finance scandal also kept the books for a slew of California nonprofit organizations, some of which are now scrambling to figure out what happened to their money. Kinde Durkee, who was arrested by the FBI and accused of defrauding... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Report: Lobbying rules may hurt public interests, charities

September 15, 2011, 12:05 AM
Provisions designed to limit lobbying by former government officials also may unintentionally weaken the influence of public interest advocacy and charity groups, according to a report by a trade organization of lobbyists for nonprofits and charities. The report [PDF] highlights an angle that... + read more
Daily Report: Money and Politics

Charities settle for tiny slice from fundraising

December 10, 2010, 6:04 AM
When Attorney General Jerry Brown announced a major push against charity fundraising companies last year – saying some telemarketing firms had "shamelessly exploited the goodwill of decent citizens" – he focused on misleading sales pitches and the misuse of donor... + read more
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