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Last Updated: August 17, 2026The IssueThe One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA - P.L.119-21) included a provision (Section 70411) to create the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit (FSTC, also known as the Education Freedom Tax Credit), a new nonrefundable tax credit for contributions to Scholarship…
Part of Mastering Foundation LawProviding scholarships to individuals is a popular method of charitable giving in the U.S. But following the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and the Alliance for Equal Rights v. Fearless Fund case, charitable…
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…
The Council's Legal team has created a collection of Frequently Asked Questions pages to help members navigate some of the most common legal questions that foundations encounter.
Most of these resources are available only to Council members, except for the Scholarships FAQ page and pages about…
The Council's Legal Resources team provides trainings, publications, and resources to help you stay up to date on foundation operations and legal compliance. Our staff includes attorneys with experience in nonprofit and tax law who understand the unique legal and compliance issues facing community…
Post-graduation scholarships are charitable grants made by foundations to attract or retain individuals with needed skills and talents to a particular region or community. Generally, a traditional scholarship given to an individual to attend an educational institution is tax-free, while a post-…
Workshop HoursTuesday, September 29: 1:00-4:30 p.m. ETThursday, October 1: 1:00-4:30 p.m. ETYour FacultyRemy BarnwellStaff CounselCouncil on FoundationsRachel SklarStaff CounselCouncil on FoundationsYour HostsJill GordonSenior Manager, TrainingCouncil on FoundationsJeryl RaphaelAssociate,…
Join this peer space for foundation staff that manage and lead scholarship programs. These engaging peer events are 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…
Last Updated: September 4, 2026.BackgroundOn September 3, 2026, the Department of Treasury (Treasury) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would end federal tax-exempt status for private schools that engage in racial discrimination.Historically, courts…