Nonprofit organizations that manage private donations commonly assert that donor names and identifying information are protected from public disclosure under federal nonprofit laws and can be withheld to protect donor privacy.
November 07, 2025
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temporal
Explains a routinely cited basis for nonprofits declining to release donor information.
Disclosure requirements for funding or support in litigation can reduce individuals' willingness to provide financial support or to bring legal claims, creating a potential chilling effect on freedom of speech and freedom of association.
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legal
Describes a commonly asserted consequence of mandatory public disclosure of litigation funders or donors.