Category: Federal Oversight
What is the Difference between a Church and a Religious Organization?
The legal line of demarcation between a church[1] and a religious or faith-based organization is not always clear. However, the distinction is important, as churches are exempt from certain legal requirements that otherwise may broadly apply to religious organizations. Due to Constitutional … read more
Charities with Large Endowments May Face Government and Public Scrutiny for Taking PPP Loans
Many charities are facing criticism for laying off workers and cutting salaries when they have substantial financial reserves in endowments. A second wave of criticism may occur if these charities have taken government subsidized Paycheck Protection Program loans (PPP loans) that are … read more
What the CARES Act Means for Faith-Based Organizations
BLUF – Faith-based organizations are eligible to participate in PPP/EIDL with no infringement on their ability to exercise their religion. INTRODUCTION As the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of the Treasury continue to roll out additional guidance on the emergency … read more
The CARES Act – Affiliation Rules for Nonprofits and Faith Based Organizations
BLUF –Secular nonprofits are subject to standard SBA affiliation rules under 13 CFR 121.301(f); faith-based organizations are largely exempt from those rules. INTRODUCTION As the Small Business Administration (SBA) and the Department of the Treasury roll out their emergency relief programs … read more
Nonprofit “Parking Lot” Tax Is Repealed
On December 20, 2019, President Trump signed into law an appropriations bill that, among other things, repealed the highly criticized “parking lot tax” enacted as part of The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Effective January 1, 2018, a new section … read more
New Regular Rate of Pay Rule Takes Effect January 15, 2020
On December 12, 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a Final Rule that clarifies and updates the regulations under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act regarding the “regular rate of pay.” The Rule clarifies which perks and benefits must be … read more
New Federal Overtime Regulations Take Effect January 1, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has issued its Final Overtime Pay Regulations under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Specifically, the DOL: updated the salary thresholds to exempt executive, administrative, and professional employees from the FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime … read more
Public Charities, Lobbying Limits, and Affiliated 501(c)(4)s
501(c)(3) public charities are in a unique position to successfully advocate for the interests of those in need in our society. Advocacy may be even more impactful during an election year when public policy debates are at the forefront of the national … read more
