The IRS reported that, as of June 18, 2014, it has closed 132 cases in the original backlog (91%), with 101 cases receiving favorable determination letters.
This news did not receive a positive reaction from David French of the American Center for Law and Justice, which represents 41 organizations in a suit against the IRS on the matter. He explained: “There is nothing satisfactory about the IRS process. It’s been conducted in a discriminatory and malicious manner since 2009, and that conduct continues.”
French noted that, of the 41 organizations participating in the lawsuit, 26 had their applications approved after long delays, 9 are still pending, 5 withdrew their applications, and 1 had its file closed after refusing to answer what French deems unconstitutional requests for additional information.
Too bad the IRS didn’t release a report on the tens of thousands of applications reportedly awaiting determination of 501(c)(3) status.