The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Easing of IRS Policy Lets Relief Groups Disburse Funds Regardless of Need

By Elizabeth Schwinn

Charities that collected disaster-relief funds following the September terrorist attacks say they will now be able to distribute money far more quickly because the Internal Revenue Service has reversed its longstanding policy requiring nonprofit groups to support only people who are financially needy.

But some charity representatives...

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