The Supreme Court Protected Donor Privacy. The IRS Didn't Get the Memo.
The Supreme Court recently reinforced donor privacy rights in a case involving First Choice Women's Resource Centers. Despite this ruling, the IRS continues to pursue donor information from nonprofits, arguing for its necessity. The ongoing legal battle highlights the tension between government data collection and First Amendment protections.
- ▪The Supreme Court ruled in favor of donor privacy in First Choice Women's Resource Centers v. Davenport.
- ▪The ruling emphasized that demands for donor information can deter individuals from supporting controversial groups.
- ▪The IRS is defending a requirement for nonprofits to disclose donor information, claiming it is necessary for tax purposes.
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First Amendment The Supreme Court Protected Donor Privacy. The IRS Didn't Get the Memo. The federal government is still fighting to collect nonprofit donor information despite Supreme Court warnings that such demands chill free speech. Bradley Smith and Brett Nolan | 5.21.2026 2:04 PM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/Donor-Privacy-5-21-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="Donor privacy, supreme court case" alt="Donor privacy, supreme court case | Illustration: Adani Samat/Midjourney Photo: Volodymyr Tverdokhlib/Dreamstime" /> (Illustration: Adani…
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