Our commitment to serving you in Washington has never been more important, but we can’t do it alone. We all must be united in our commitment to an independent charitable sector that ensures we can all give according to our values.
Our Government Affairs and Legal Resources team is keeping an eye on all the moving pieces in Washington that affect the sector. Recent updates are highlighted below, with links to more information, and we encourage you to review our strategy to defend the charitable sector. For the most up-to-date news, be sure to join an upcoming member policy briefing and sign up to receive Washington Snapshot, our biweekly policy-focused newsletter.
Public Statements
The Council will continue to speak out to share the importance of a strong, independent and vibrant philanthropic and charitable sector. Read more of our public statements:
- More than 600 philanthropic organizations have signed our public statement, showing their commitment to philanthropy’s freedom to give.
- Joint statement by the Council on Foundations, Independent Sector, National Council of Nonprofits, and United Philanthropy Forum on threats to civil society and the independence of the charitable sector.
Congress
Congress is set to start considering a significant reconciliation bill that could have significant implications for grantmaking organizations and the charitable sector. Check out our Tax Reform hub for the latest information.
- Budget reconciliation primer: Follow where Congress is in the budget reconciliation process
- Bills we support: Take action to support the Charitable Act & Charitable Rollover Facilitation and Enhancement Act
Executive Actions
Our team is actively monitoring the administration’s executive actions to understand their impact on our members and the wider sector. More on all the executive actions we are following can be found on our Executive Actions hub.
Court Cases
We are keeping abreast of the latest court cases that could have an impact on the sector. Below are the latest developments in a couple of the cases we are monitoring. For more information and to see all the cases we are watching, check out our Court Cases hub.
Legal Resources
Our legal resources team is available to help provide insight and help as you navigate new legal questions and issues. Explore the helpful resources they have put together for our members on relevant topics.
- Resources to help Council members with their internal risk assessment
- Explainers about what it means to lobby in self-defense: private foundations and public charities
Recent Updates
Events
Member Policy Briefings
Member Policy Briefings provide a forum for philanthropic leaders to stay informed and exchange perspectives on how the evolving policy environment may impact philanthropy. Invitations to these calls are limited to ensure a productive discussion and due to limitations with Zoom Meetings.
Recent Washington Snapshots
