Nonprofits, Education, Community Schools, United Way, World Vision, Taxation & More — Taxation as Charity. When did donating to nonprofits become compulsory? By Brian Almon (12/17/25)

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Today, there are countless nonprofits that not only survive off the taxpayer, but use that money to lobby the government, often in ways that are detrimental to the very citizens funding their operations. — Brian Almon

Brian Almon explains how nonprofit charities have transformed from private donation-based entities to organizations reliant on government grants. He provides examples from his own experience and current events in Idaho that illustrate a concerning shift from voluntary charity to compulsory taxation.

Breaking News — Community Schools Funding Cut: The Trump administration took actions that reduced, withheld, or paused some federal funding that had supported community schools and similar programs.

Our Take

We first shared Community Schools concerns in August 2024, and we urged legislators to oppose bills that donated taxpayer dollars to selected charities in 2025.

We have consistently opposed government giving taxpayer money to non-profits and non-government organizations. This is taxation without representation. This is selective public charity forced on taxpayers. And, because many non-profits such as so-called “charitable” (but very rich) hospitals pay little or no property taxes, other property owners must take up the slack for ever hungrier government activities.

We wish the entire non-profit industry would lose non-profit status and let individuals decide whether to support them financially — not because donors get tax breaks, but because they truly believe in the mission and the people behind the organization they're funding.

Taxpayer money should not be funding “charitable” or non-government organizations (NGOs). And charitable organizations should lose all special tax breaks, as they've generally abused privileges the tax code granted.

• The term “501(c)(3)” refers to the section of US tax code that allows tax breaks for so-called charitable organizations.

Americans have seen too much corruption — e.g., USAID, hospital systems, universities, bio-pharmaceutical industrial complex, military-industrial complex, and more — to continue supporting the non-profit and non-government organization cartels.

Summary (Grok ai, edited; images from article)

Nonprofit charities have transformed from private donation-based entities to organizations reliant on government grants. Brian Almon provides examples from his own experience and current events in Idaho that illustrate a concerning shift from voluntary charity to compulsory taxation.

World Vision and Samaritan’s Purse Origins

World Vision USA, a Christian nonprofit founded by Bob Pierce in 1950, initially supported Korean war orphans but has expanded globally. Donors now sponsor children for schools, water, and medical care.

• Pierce, disillusioned with the organization’s direction, left World Vision in 1967 and founded Samaritan’s Purse in 1970.

• Franklin Graham leads Samaritan’s Purse now.

Government Grants in Nonprofits

• World Vision USA received over $660 million in government grants in 2023, 43.8% of its $1.5 billion revenue.

• Nonprofits shifted from direct aid via private donations to indirect actions such as lobbying for more government funding.

Jannus Organization Example

Jannus, an affiliation of organizations, lobbies for increased funding.

• Issues reports advocating higher taxes for social programs.

• Lobbies legislature for new programs and appropriations.

• Applies for grants to distribute funds, often bringing people such as refugees enrolled in taxpayer-supported programs into government dependence.

Canceled Community Schools Grant

U.S. Department of Education awarded $45.9 million over five years in 2023, distributed via United Way of Treasure Valley. These grants funded 60 staff in 47 schools to connect families with resources.

The Trump administration canceled this program in 2025, prioritizing merit over DEI. Reactions include:

• Laura Roghaar, project manager, vows to fight cancellation.

• Randy Jensen, American Falls superintendent, hopes state leaders will appeal. [ED NOTE: We hope they won’t!]

• Moscow School District coordinator Brian Smith says district will be “gutted.”

• United Way staff devastated. Grant funded clothing, books, supplies, after-school programs, and summer lunches.

  ED NOTE
  Many Community School activities are “fluff” that indoctrinate students, create dependence, and exceed the proper role of public education.

United Way Financials Over half of United Way of Treasure Valley’s revenue comes from government grants; nearly a third is used for salaries, benefits, and travel.

Broader Implications

• Tax dollars redistribute through NGOs, funding beneficiaries and employees.

• No voter approval given for such grants.

• Almon (and we) support ending grant.

• These positions and programs should not have existed in the first place.

Related:

• The IRS on 501(c)(3) exemption requirements: tinyurl.com/yck6hmz6

• The Rojas Report (focuses on abuse in healthcare, insurance, hospitals, doctors): dutchrojas.substack.com

• Umbrellas, Community Schools, United Way & School Board Meetings: tinyurl.com/47amnyet

• Idaho Legislature 2025 Bills to Support or Oppose: tinyurl.com/2s6njae2 | Example: tinyurl.com/4febjhc4