Nonprofit Law

3 credits · Law School

This course will cover the legal framework for nonprofit organizations, focusing on governance, tax exemption, transparency, and fundraising. Students will explore the history and theoretical foundations of nonprofit status and tax-exemption, as well as contemporary policy issues. Case studies will span the diverse range of nonprofit organizations, from universities to Super PACs. Students will engage with contentious issues, including nonprofit executive compensation, unfair competition with for-profit companies, and “dark money” channeled through 501(c)(4) organizations. [3]