Julie Patel
Center for Public Integrity
Saint Petersburg, FL, United States
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IRS rarely audits nonprofits for politicking
New documents show the federal tax agency almost never audits nonprofit groups for illegal politicking. → Read More
How to fix the IRS nonprofit division
Employees, reformers offer three recommendations for improving the agency's flagging nonprofit division. → Read More
Decades in the making: The decline of IRS nonprofit regulation
Outside pressure on the Internal Revenue Service’s nonprofit regulation division is nothing new, whether it’s Congress-driven budget cuts or attempts to halt agency actions by presidential administrations. → Read More
Hobbled IRS can't stem 'dark money' flow
Budget and staffing cuts, endless congressional investigations keep IRS from investigating activities of political nonprofits. → Read More
IRS chief promises stricter rules for 'dark money' nonprofit groups
Agency chief says he'll tackle exactly how political 'social welfare' groups can get. → Read More
Super PAC leaders score perks from political donations
Super PAC founders enjoy fine dining, big salaries and a steady business for their consulting firms. → Read More
Where super PACs kick back
A look at some luxurious destinations of super PAC cash. → Read More
Mudslinging at the FEC over disclosure
Controversy brews at elections agency over whether a conservative group should reveal its donors. → Read More
McCutcheon ruling leaves room for legislative action
Court suggests regulatory moves in campaign finance decision that could mitigate potential corruption. → Read More
CPAC activists urged to fight IRS
Tax agency called a 'cancer' and 'criminal enterprise' at conservative convention. → Read More
Transfers allow nonprofits to spend more money on campaigns, experts say
Groups move money to maximize amount that can be used to advocate for or against candidates. → Read More
Nonprofits spend money on campaigns despite benefactors' warnings
Despite warning, four nonprofits spent money on 2012 elections. → Read More
Nonprofits' failure to report political activity to IRS raises questions
Nonprofits are required to report poltical activity to the IRS — Center finds three that did not and one that underreported. → Read More
Pro-Vitter super PAC fueled by energy interests
A super PAC backing Sen. David Vitter's run for governor got most of its money last year from energy interests, new documents show. → Read More
Pro-gay marriage Republican group boosted by Karl Rove’s super PAC
Hedge fund billionaire Paul Singer's 'American Unity' super PAC received $53,000 from American Crossroads last year. → Read More
Corporate subsidy deals don’t always deliver
Popular business incentive programs can help politicians win favor with voters and companies. → Read More
Liberal heavyweight Patriot Majority USA fueled by secret, big-dollar donors
A dark money group expected to play defense for Democrats in the upcoming battle for the U.S. Senate should have plenty in its arsenal. → Read More
'Dark money' groups give big to similar nonprofits
Politically active nonprofits frequently share money with one another while hiding donors, new tax filings show. → Read More
Pro-Obama nonprofit boosted by undisclosed donors
Priorities USA Action raised $8.4 million in 2012, the bulk of which came from four unnamed donors. → Read More
'Dark money' groups fueled by cable industry
Americans for Prosperity, Americans for Tax Reform among beneficiaries, new disclosure shows. → Read More