In March 2023, Meeta, a community mobilizer for a prominent NGO in Delhi, lost her job following her organization's loss of FCRA status, which restricts foreign funding for nonprofits. This incident highlights increasing governmental control over nonprofits in India. Coincidentally, a U.S. legislative proposal, HR 9495, seeks to allow the treasury secretary to revoke the tax-exempt status of certain nonprofits. The potential reintroduction of this bill raises concerns over similar repercussions in the U.S., as critics label it a 'nonprofit killer' that could suppress advocacy efforts.
Meeta was fired less than a month after her organization lost its status under the FCRA, which governs the receipt and use of foreign funds by nonprofits in India.
Critics of HR 9495 warn that it could have disastrous consequences for organizations engaging in politically sensitive advocacy, leading to the bill being seen as a 'nonprofit killer.'
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