Post-Graduation Scholarships
A post-graduation scholarship is a type of charitable grant that foundations would make to attract individuals with career skills needed in a particular region to make their homes and build their careers in that community. A post-graduation scholarship would be awarded to an individual who has…
Washington Snapshot: New Members of Tax-Writing Committees
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Democrats Throw Cold Water on Immediate Fixes to Tax Reform
Tax-Writing Committees Add New Members, New Budget Chair Announced
The Intersection of SALT and Charitable Contributions
Immigration Agreement Could Unlock Funding Compromise
IRS Estimates What it…
Washington Snapshot: Tax Bill Heads to Conference, Moves Closer to Passage
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax Bill Proceeds to Conference Committee
Congress Faces Deadline to Avoid a Government Shutdown
IRS Requests Comments for Certain Situations Involving DAFs
In the States: Governors, Legislatures Struggle to Close Budget Gaps, Illinois Improves Government-…
Washington Snapshot: TAKE ACTION NOW to Protect Charitable Giving
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
House marks up tax reform bill; Action in the Senate imminent
New Report Details Recommendations for Combatting the Opioid Crisis
In the States: Election Day 2017 results, New Mexico alleges solicitation violations on behalf of nonprofits
News from the Hill…
Washington Snapshot: BREAKING NEWS - House Unveils Long-Awaited Tax Reform Bill
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
House GOP Leaders Release Tax Reform Bill
Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Named Acting Commissioner of IRS
Congress Must Raise Debt Limit by January 2018
In the States: Locals Focus on Supporting Community Nonprofits and Volunteers, North Carolina…
Washington Snapshot: Release of Tax Reform Bill Imminent
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax Reform Update: House votes on key measure to advance tax reform; tax bill expected next week
IRS releases 2017-2018 Priority Guidance
In the States: Elected official fundraising for nonprofits under review in the states
News from the Hill
So, What's Up with…
Washington Snapshot - September 28, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax Reform Update: Republican leaders unveil tax reform framework
Obamacare repeal bill pulled once again
HUD releases new strategic plan
In the States: State budgets remain in gridlock, Nonprofit responses differ on city demands for payments in lieu of taxes…
Washington Snapshot - June 29, 2017
We will not be sending Snapshot next week due to the holiday. We wish all of our readers a safe and fun Fourth of July!
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Hill Briefing on Charitable Giving and Tax Reform
Tax Reform Update: Brady Insists on Complete Overhaul Instead of Mere Tax Cuts
Senate…
Washington Snapshot - June 22, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Senate Finance Chairman calls for input on tax reform
Health care seems to gain steam in Senate
HUD announces it will begin accepting unsolicited proposals for research
In the States: Delaware charitable deduction at risk
News from the Hill…
Washington Snapshot - June 1, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Take Action: Extend the Charitable Deduction to All Americans
Tax Reform Update: Competing legislative priorities complicate tax reform prospects
State Reliance on Federal Funds
New York Revitalization Act Amendments Go into Effect
Extend the Charitable…
Washington Snapshot - May 11, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Health care legislation passed the House — so what now for tax reform?
Private foundation excise tax simplification bill introduced in House
House Set to Hold Hearings on Tax Reform and IRS Reform
FBI Director, Census Director Are Out…
Washington Snapshot - April 6, 2017
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: Congress and the administration have yet to reach consensus on an approach to tax reform
Government funding is set to expire at the end of this month
Private foundations and the charitable deduction—yes, you may lobby!
In the States:…
Washington Snapshot - February 23, 2017
In this Week’s Edition of Snapshot…
Tax Reform Update: House Republicans face growing opposition to border adjustability
Charitable Giving Coalition Spends Day Fighting for the Charitable Deduction on Capitol Hill
IRS makes 1023-EZ data available online
In the States: State budgets (in brief),…
Washington Snapshot - October 20, 2016
News from the Hill
Dynamic Scoring Released for Clinton, Trump Tax Plans
This week, the Tax Policy Center released updated analyses of the Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump plans—factoring in new dynamic scoring calculations that account for the macroeconomic effects of both plans.
According to the…
Washington Snapshot - September 23, 2016
News from the Hill
Voter Perceptions of the Charitable Sector
This week, the Council joined partners Independent Sector and the Alliance for Charitable Reform/Philanthropy Roundtable for a breakfast in cooperation with the House Philanthropy Caucus. We were excited that Congresswoman Debbie…
Washington Snapshot - September 16, 2016
News from the Hill
Ways & Means Subcommittee Holds Hearing on University Endowments
As our readers will recall, we reported last week that the Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee was set to hold a hearing to scrutinize college and university endowments this week.
The hearing, featuring…