They can run on federal or private funds, but are private organizations - i.e. not transparent in terms of a public office. Often they have special tax-exempt status.
Perfect for playing a shell-game for money-laundering or directing some subversive activity - originally NGOs were designed as opaque arms to the USA government - to de-stabilize foreign governments - but I guess what is good for the Goose is good for the Gander.
Non-Governmental Organization.
They can run on federal or private funds, but are private organizations - i.e. not transparent in terms of a public office. Often they have special tax-exempt status.
Perfect for playing a shell-game for money-laundering or directing some subversive activity - originally NGOs were designed as opaque arms to the USA government - to de-stabilize foreign governments - but I guess what is good for the Goose is good for the Gander.