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deadline.comNancy Davis Foundation Marks 35 Years of Multiple Sclerosis Research Funding
Nancy Davis established the Race to Erase MS foundation 35 years ago. The organization continues to finance research into multiple sclerosis treatments.
The FederalistWatchdog Reports Government Payments to Southern Poverty Law Center for School Materials
OpenTheBooks documented at least $3.85 million in payments to the Southern Poverty Law Center from public entities since 2016. The funds supported teaching materials in schools across multiple states.
boredpanda.comEric Trump Foundation Paid Trump Properties Over $500,000 From 2011 to 2016
Documents show the Eric Trump Foundation transferred funds to Trump Organization properties for golf events and hotel stays. The charity reported raising more than $25 million for St. Jude Children's Hospital during its operation.
Fox NewsHouse Judiciary Committee Holds Hearing on Southern Poverty Law Center Role in K-12 Education
A House Judiciary Committee hearing examined the Southern Poverty Law Center's influence on civil rights policy and K-12 curricula. The Department of Justice has indicted the organization. The hearing reviewed the group's use of Learning for Justice materials in school districts.
Fox NewsJustice and Treasury Departments Investigate U.S. Nonprofits for Alleged Cuba Coordination
Federal investigators are examining whether U.S. nonprofits and activists coordinated with Cuban officials after murder charges were filed against Raúl Castro. The probe covers messaging, fundraising and travel activities by groups with combined annual revenue of about $1 billion…
Fox NewsWatchdog Reports $3.85 Million in Public Funds Linked to Southern Poverty Law Center
OpenTheBooks documented $1.35 million paid directly to the Southern Poverty Law Center since fiscal year 2016 and identified a $2.5 million National Institutes of Health grant that integrates the group's curriculum into middle school programs. The House Judiciary Committee held a…
abcnews.go.comHouse Judiciary Committee Issues Subpoena to Southern Poverty Law Center
The House Judiciary Committee subpoenaed the Southern Poverty Law Center after the group did not provide documents requested in a prior letter. The subpoena requires production of records by June 3.
foxnews.comFounder of Reckoning Action Discusses Efforts to Address Gender Bias
Cheyenne Hunt, founder of Reckoning Action, spoke with CBS News about the organization's work on legislative changes and support for abuse survivors. The interview focused on the group's mission to confront gender bias.
ForbesMusk vs. Altman Trial Reaches Jury in OpenAI Governance Dispute
The Elon Musk lawsuit against Sam Altman, Greg Brockman and OpenAI is now in the hands of an advisory jury in federal court in Oakland, California. The case centers on whether the company’s leaders breached the nonprofit mission established when it was founded in 2015. Up to $150…
nbcnews.comElon Musk Sues OpenAI, Sam Altman and Top Deputy Over Alleged Breach of Nonprofit Founding Agreement
Musk, an early investor in OpenAI, accuses CEO Sam Altman and his top deputy of betraying the company's original nonprofit plans. The lawsuit, filed as a jury prepares to deliberate in a landmark tech case, centers on the shift from nonprofit to for-profit structure. ABC News rep…
Fox NewsPeople’s Forum Purchases Manhattan Building for $5.15 Million, Launches $5 Million Renovation Campaign
The nonprofit purchased a three-story property at 137 W. 14th Street in December 2024 and is seeking $2 million in individual donations by December 2026. The group, funded in part by Neville Roy Singham, says the building is currently a shell requiring millions in repairs. Congre…
bbc.co.ukSPLC Leader Pleads Not Guilty To Federal Fraud Charges
A leader of the Southern Poverty Law Center entered a not guilty plea to an 11-count federal indictment that includes wire fraud, bank fraud, false statements and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The Department of Justice alleges the organization funneled more than $3 milli…
jpost.comLemkin Family Files Complaint Against Genocide Prevention Institute Over Use of Name
The family of Raphael Lemkin, who coined the term genocide after losing most of his relatives in the Holocaust, has filed a formal complaint with Pennsylvania officials alongside the European Jewish Association. The complaint targets the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention,…
techcentral.co.zaJustice Department Charges Southern Poverty Law Center with Fraud and Money Laundering in Probe of Undercover Payments
The Southern Poverty Law Center has been charged with multiple counts of fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering. The Justice Department alleges the organization funneled funds to individuals linked to hate groups through shell entities. Defenses highlight the tactic's us…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJustice Department Program Halts New Approvals for Immigrant Legal Aid Accreditation
A Justice Department program that accredits nonprofits to provide legal aid to low-income immigrants has not approved any new applications since March. This pause follows the reassignment of its attorneys to other offices. Sources with direct knowledge reported the details.
app.buzzsumo.comMoby Donates All Coachella Performance Profits to Animal Rights Organizations
Musician Moby announced on April 16, 2026, that he is donating all profits from his recent Coachella DJ set to animal rights groups, including Mercy for Animals. The organization has ties to Hollywood figures and focuses on reducing farm animal suffering. Moby performed a 10-song…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLos Angeles Nonprofit Ends Spay-and-Neuter Services After City Imposes $1,450 Fee
A small nonprofit in Los Angeles that offered low-cost spay-and-neuter services for pets has ceased operations at a city site. The group was charged a $1,450 fee for using the location, which led to its decision to leave. This development affects access to affordable pet steriliz…