Elizabeth T Boris

Biographic Data

ID3619873
NAMEElizabeth T Boris
GIVEN NAMESElizabeth T
FAMILY NAMEBoris
SIGNATUREBORIS E T
AFFILIATIONSUrban Institute
VERIFIEDNo
TOTAL WORKS6
TOTAL CITATIONS9
AUTHOR COUNT6
EDITOR COUNT0
FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR2002
LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR2026
H-INDEX2

  • Introduction to the Special Issue on The Future of Nonprofit Regulation in the U.S

    Open AccessCindy M Lott, Elizabeth T BorisARTICLENonprofit Policy Forum2026References: 6

  • Nonprofit Political Engagement

    Open AccessMargaret A Post, Elizabeth T BorisARTICLENonprofit Policy Forum2022Cited by: 2References: 7

    This paper provides a framework for understanding the role of member-based, politically active 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations in U.S. civil society. Tax-exempt social welfare (501(c)(4)) organizations make up the second largest group of nonprofit organizations in the United States. Among them are a mix of membership organizations, social clubs, professional associations, and advocates that are permitted to lobby and engage in partisan pol…

  • Testing Nonprofit State Culture

    Open AccessSarah L Pettijohn, Elizabeth T BorisARTICLENonprofit Policy Forum2018Cited by: 1References: 7

    Government monitors, regulates, and funds nonprofit organizations, making it is a key player in the health of the nonprofit sector in the United States. However, not all states treat nonprofits similarly. Prior work identified three types of state nonprofit culture (Pettijohn, S. L., and E. T. Boris. 2017. State Nonprofit Culture: Assessing the Impact of State Regulation on the Government-Nonprofit Relationship . Grand Rapids, MI: ARNOVA Presenta…

  • Scope and Dimensions of the Nonprofit Sector

    Elizabeth T Boris, C Eugene SteuerleCHAPTERNonprofit Sector2017

  • Compensation for Governance in Grantmaking Foundations

    Mark A Hager, Elizabeth T BorisARTICLEPublic Integrity2012References: 11

    Private and community grantmaking foundations are part of the U.S. nonprofit sector, although they primarily distribute funds rather than seek them. Like all nonprofit organizations, they are governed by a board of directors or trustees. Despite normative expectations that members of charitable boards work without compensation, many grantmaking foundations provide fees and other benefits to their trustees. Although these payments are required by …

  • Nonprofit Organization Data

    Open AccessLinda M Lampkin, Elizabeth T BorisARTICLEAmerican Behavioral Scientist2002Cited by: 6References: 13

    Better information on the nonprofit sector in the United States is needed to help answer questions about the impact and accountability of nonprofits. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Form 990 is the best source of data for researchers, as filing is legally required for most nonprofits. Major exceptions are those with less than $25,000 in gross receipts and religious congregations or related organizations. All private foundations must file a For…