Examining Legal Complexities, Trump-Era Policies, and Nonprofit Survival Strategies

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Introduction

Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status are confronting a growing array of threats that jeopardize their tax-exempt status and operational stability.

These risks emerge from

• heightened IRS enforcement
• ambiguous legal provisions
• politically motivated challenges to charitable activities.

Under Section 6033(j), the IRS has intensified its scrutiny of annual filings, with automatic revocation for organizations failing to file Form 990 for three consecutive years.

Provisions like Section 2339B introduce complex legal risks for nonprofits engaged in humanitarian or advocacy work in regions designated as "terrorist-affiliated."

Losing 501(c)(3) status carries severe financial repercussions, including federal income tax liability, revocation of state tax exemptions, and loss of grant eligibility.

To safeguard against these risks, nonprofits must prioritize:

• ongoing compliance monitoring
• maintain detailed records of activities and expenditures
• establish contingency funds to cover potential legal expenses.
• reviewing their advocacy strategies to ensure alignment with charitable purposes while mitigating risks of politicization

Potential Legal and Financial Risks Facing Nonprofit Organizations

The Trump Administration & 501c3 Threats

Terrorism Designations & The Impact on Nonprofits

Advice for Donors

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