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On September 3, the Department of the Treasury and the IRS published proposed regulations that state that a private school cannot qualify as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) if it discriminates on the basis of race, color, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of any educational…
OverviewThe Council is committed to helping our members stay informed about litigation that may have an impact on the philanthropic sector. This resource is designed to be a guide to cases that could impact the operations of foundations and other grantmaking organizations. This page lists active…
Led by the Council on Foundations Legal team, this workshop is flexibly organized to ensure that your broad legal questions for administering funds, grants, and corporate foundation activities are addressed. The legal team will provide technical and practical understanding of complex rules and…
The policy issues that impact philanthropy are wide-ranging. Our issue pages include the latest developments on policies that impact your foundation and nonprofit partners, including:
Charitable Deduction
Donor-Advised Funds
Federal Budget
Global Philanthropy
IRA Charitable Rollover…
Curated resources from the Council on Foundations that may be helpful for responding to COVID-19. indicates this content is available to Council members only.Philanthropy Exchange COVID-19 Survivors Fund – Open ExchangeFees on COVID-19 Funds – Open ExchangeCOVID Related Support for Child…
The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs has finished its review of proposed regulations applying the public policy doctrine to tax-exempt organizations. It is unclear which activities and which types of exempt organizations the regulations will cover. Plus, the Federal Tax…
In May 2023, a bipartisan coalition led by Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI), Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL), and Rep. Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced the Workforce Development through Post-Graduation Scholarships Act (S.1757/H.R.3582). This legislation amends the tax code to…
This peer space is curated for foundation staff that manage and lead scholarship programs, designed to be informal, peer-led conversations with fellow foundation staff (of all types) to share best practices and explore common challenges in scholarship programs. Whether you are new to managing…
Topic: Measuring Impact & SuccessHow do we know scholarship programs are making a difference – and how do we tell that story? In this peer event, scholarship professionals will explore practical ways to measure impact and success beyond dollars awarded. In peer discussion, we will discuss how…
This peer space is curated for foundation staff that manage and lead scholarship programs, designed to be informal, peer-led conversations with fellow foundation staff (of all types) to share best practices and explore common challenges in scholarship programs. Whether you are new to managing…