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India Announces Extension of FCRA Eligibility
On June 29, 2024, India’s Ministry of Home Affairs announced an extension of certificates issued under the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act (FCRA) pending... Read more.
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Equivalency Determination vs. Expenditure Responsibility: Which Is Right for You?
How can donors with foundations make a tax-advantaged gift to a foreign NGO that is not designated as a U.S. 501(c)(3)? And how can donors be assured that their... Read more.
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Passing the Public Support Test: Challenges of Equivalency Determination
Equivalency determination (ED) is the process by which a U.S. grantmaker makes a good faith determination that a foreign grantee is considered the equivalent of... Read more.
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What Is Equivalency Determination?
How can U.S. foundations make a tax-advantaged gift to a foreign NGO that is not designated as exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code? And,... Read more.
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OFAC Issues Guidance for Humanitarian Assistance to the Palestinian People
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On November 14th, the Office of Foreign Assets... Read more.
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Creating a More Equitable Lens for Supporting Overlooked Countries Struck by Disaster
Economic turmoil, long-lasting conflicts, the climate crisis, and shockwaves from the Covid-19 pandemic have sparked humanitarian crises that disproportionately... Read more.
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A Firsthand Look at Ukrainian Humanitarian Response and Upcoming Challenges: On the Ground in Poland with CAF America Charity Partners
Russia continues to target key Ukrainian infrastructure, leading to electricity outages, supply chain disruptions, and increased challenges for global civil soc... Read more.
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Indigenous Women in Guatemala Lift Themselves Out of Poverty
Guatemala is the most populous country in Central America. More than half of all Guatemalans live in poverty. A similar percentage of the country’s residents ... Read more.
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Enhancing Accountability of Business
The globalization of trade has transformed how companies and entire industries operate—affecting how they approach production, respond to demand, trade goods,... Read more.
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General Licenses for Syria, Iran, and Venezuela Offer a Pathway through Sanctions to Address COVID-19 Relief
On June 10, 2022 the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued Syria General License 21A, Venezuela General License 39A, and Iran General License N-1. T... Read more.