Non-Profit Investigations

Increasingly, many non-profits are the recipients of massive amounts of public funding. For example, charter schools, welfare to work non-profits, and economic development non-profits are among the most highly publicly funded non-profits. Non-profits that are dependent upon public funding are especially susceptible to loss of funding if criminality, waste, fraud, or abuse is discovered in their programs. Like colleges and universities, non-profits are very dependent upon the maintenance of reputation for their well-being and survival.

Forensic investigative services can assist non-profits in the identification and prevention of the types of fraud and abuse that could threaten their continued funding. There have been numerous high-profile examples in recent years where public notoriety has resulted in devastating losses to non-profit institutions. Additionally, non-profits under law enforcement investigation can utilize the Noonan Group’s services to ensure the proper identification of pertinent evidence and compliance with the legal process. Forensic evaluations can also serve to assist non-profits in maintaining their tax status and establishing practices to safeguard against future risks.