The Chronicle of Philanthropy

What Is a Charity?

Key lawmakers ask fundamental questions about the types of organizations that deserve tax exemptions

By Harvy Lipman and Elizabeth Schwinn

Washington

One of the most powerful lawmakers on Capitol Hill last week opened a wide-ranging inquiry into nonprofit organizations, raising fundamental questions about what constitutes a charity and why some groups should receive tax-exempt status -- and...

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