US EditionHarvard President Says Any Move to Revoke Tax-Exempt Status Would Be ‘Highly Illegal’
- President Trump announced on Friday morning via Truth Social plans to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status.
- This followed a separate executive order signed Thursday targeting the cessation of federal funding for PBS and NPR amid allegations of media bias.
- Last month, a Harvard representative stated that there are no grounds to revoke the university’s tax-exempt designation, dismissing the administration’s argument.
- The executive order directs federal agencies to stop all public subsidies to NPR and PBS and to remove indirect support, with Trump alleging “bias” in their reporting.
- These moves underscore ongoing government efforts to address perceived institutional biases while raising concerns about legal grounds and implications for public funding.
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How colleges can double down on community impact at this critical time
Hundreds of college and university presidents recently signed a letter condemning undue federal government intrusion in their academic operations, pressing the need for autonomy as ‘centers of open inquiry’ during these unprecedented times. This proactive stance, signed by presidents of Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Emerson College, Tufts University, Wellesley College, Boston Uni…
What Would You Include In A Vindictive Project 2029? - Above the Law
(Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images) Donald Trump acts as though he’ll always be president. Trump has, for example, threatened to eliminate Harvard University’s tax-exempt status, assuming, presumably, that the Democrats will never again be in charge and able to retaliate. Which got me to thinking: What would you include in a truly vindictive Democratic Project 2029? Thoughtful people have said that the Democrats should create their own Project 2…
Harvard President Lashes Out Over Trump Revoking School’s Tax-Exempt Status
Harvard leaders, students, and faculty are melting down over President Donald Trump's repeated threats to defund the university. The post Harvard President Lashes Out Over Trump Revoking School’s Tax-Exempt Status appeared first on Slay News.
What Happens When A 501(c)3 Loses Their Status? 🧐 (news) | Using the Whole Whale - A Nonprofit Podcast
Nonprofit News Podcast Recap: The Threat to 501(c)(3) Status and Social Media Strategies In this week's episode of Nonprofit News Feed, hosts George and Nick delve into critical topics affecting the nonprofit sector. The discussion kicks off with an exploration of the potential repercussions for nonprofits if they lose their 501(c)(3) status—a concern highlighted by recent political maneuvers and threats to organizations like Harvard and Wikiped…
Harvard’s President Says Revoking of Tax-Exempt Status ‘Highly Illegal’
The head of Harvard University responded to a new warning from President Donald Trump to remove the Ivy League college’s tax-exempt status amid a protracted battle between Ivy League colleges and the administration. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal on May 2, Harvard President Alan Garber said he believes it would be “highly illegal” for the administration to remove the tax exempt status and that it would prove “destructive” for the u…
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