Is it legal for my nonprofit to ask for savings, income, and bills info?
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Is it legal for my nonprofit to ask for savings, income, and bills info?
We are about to start offering students living and childcare stipends, and to
calculate how much each student will need, we want to ask for their savings,
monthly costs, and supporting documents. I just wanted to make sure it’s legal
to do that.
Asked on March 14, 2017 under Business Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
It is legal. You are not obligated to do this--that is, it is voluntary to set up a non-profit to do this, or for an existing one to add this benefit or service. And it is voluntary for students to apply for the stipends--they do not have to apply for or accept one. Since it is a purely voluntary endeavor, you have the right to ask for whatever information you feel is relevant; someone who does not want to disclose that information does not have to apply for a stipend.
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