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Last updated on June 28, 2025.
With many of the provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) (P.L. 115-97) expiring at the end of 2025, the 119th Congress is crafting tax legislation through the reconciliation process that will extend the TCJA and included the Republican majorities’ priorities…
The Bridging Differences Leadership Cohort is a facilitated virtual learning experience meeting monthly from April 2025 through November 2025, hosted by the Council on Foundations in partnership with the Greater Good Science Center at UC Berkeley (GGSC). Cohort members expressed their interest in…
Good relationships between grantmakers and grantees promote more effective philanthropy. But there's nothing that can mess up a good partnership faster than an overzealous lawyer. In seeking to protect their foundation clients, lawyers can sometimes impose excessive requirements on grantees,…
News from the Hill
The Council Visits the Hill
This past Monday, July 13th, representatives from the Community Foundations National Standards Board (CFNSB) and the Council’s Public Policy and Legal Affairs Team met with congressional staff from the House Ways and Means Committee, the Senate…
Throughout his life, Dr. Marvin Carr has seen challenges not obstacles, but as catalysts for change. Despite growing up in the projects of southwest Detroit, Carr was undeterred by the supposed limitations on opportunity, financial mobility, and success. Crucially, he also was not alone. …
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In This Week's Edition of Snapshot...
Another Government Shutdown?
House Education and Labor Committee Approves Higher Education Overhaul
Ways and Means Committee Closed-Door Meeting on Opportunity Zones
Treasury Department Announces New Opportunity Zone Reporting Requirements
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The Distinguished Service Award puts the spotlight on an individual or individuals who have made significant contributions to the field of philanthropy. First presented in 1984, this award celebrates those who embody the intellect, integrity, leadership, and accomplishment that define absolute…
What is a community foundation?
A community foundation is a grantmaking public charity dedicated to improving the lives of people in a specific local area. It brings together financial resources from individuals, families, and businesses to support effective nonprofits within the community.…