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OverviewOn September 10, the Department of Commerce and the Census Bureau published proposed regulations that would add two new provisions to the regulations governing the decennial census. The first provision would establish residence criteria for determining whether and where an individual is…
Responding to Proposed IRS Regulations: Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools
On 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. You can read our detailed summary of the proposed regulation for…
Council on Foundations Statement on Proposed IRS Regulations Affecting Private Schools
Media Contact: Brandon Cox, Director of Communications, brandon.cox@cof.orgWASHINGTON — On September 3rd, the Department of the Treasury and the IRS released proposed regulations addressing racial nondiscrimination requirements for private schools. Kathleen Enright, president and CEO of the Council…
Racial Nondiscrimination in Private Schools
Legal Compliance Guidance
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…
Policy Update: Public Policy Doctrine Proposed Regulations
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…
Washington Snapshot: Update on Public Policy Doctrine Regulations
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…
Washington Snapshot: Sector issues on the Hill
This week, the Senate Appropriations Committee introduced a continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government at current levels through December 11. The CR also includes a provision that would prevent the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) from implementing revisions or rewrites of the…
Washington Snapshot: Ways and Means Markup of Legislation Impacting Nonprofits
On Wednesday, the House Committee on Ways and Means held a markup of four bills that impact the tax-exempt sector. The Council opposed three of the bills. Plus, upcoming policy and advocacy trainings at the Council, the Unified Regulatory Agenda, and more.
Community Foundation Public Policy Update: January - June 2026
One CF Leadership Coalition benefit is access to board book inserts that summarize public policy developments relevant to community foundations to share with your board of directors. This insert includes Executive, Congressional and Legal updates between January and June. You can download a PDF of…
Washington Snapshot: Public Service Loan Forgiveness Update
On June 30, a U.S. district court vacated the Department of Education’s Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) regulations, ruling in favor of the plaintiffs in National Council of Nonprofits v. McMahon. Plus, the Religious Liberty Commission Report, the Unified Regulatory Agenda, and more!
Washington Snapshot: Budget Reconciliation 3.0
House Republicans continue to consider a potential third reconciliation package, with some members pushing for the House to take up a bill before the August recess. Plus, Advocacy Essentials for Community Foundations, Giving USA report, and more!
Washington Snapshot: Summary of Proposed Uniform Guidance regulations
In the previous edition of Snapshot, we shared that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released proposed regulations to revise the Uniform Guidance for federal financial assistance. Review our full summary of the proposed regulations and impact on philanthropy. We are preparing to submit…
Proposed Rule: Regulation on Federal Financial Assistance
Last Updated: June 3, 2026OverviewOn May 29, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued proposed regulations to revise the Uniform Guidance, which governs federal financial assistance across all federal agencies. OMB states that the proposal is intended to improve transparency,…
Washington Snapshot: Congressional Hearings with Treasury Secretary
Next week, both the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee will hold hearings with Secretary Bessent to discuss the President’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget for Treasury and Treasury’s priorities. Plus, updates on Southern Poverty Law Center, OMB proposed regulations on federal…
Info Session: CF Leadership Coalition Policy & Communications Add-On May 2026
For over 75 years, the Council on Foundations has worked to support the nation’s community foundations, acting as a voice for them in Washington, D.C. while providing essential policy guidance and resources. Now, through the new CF Leadership Coalition, Policy and Communications Add-On,…
Washington Snapshot: DOJ Report on Anti-Christian Bias
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO) sent letters to the legal counsels at three nonprofit organizations accused of accepting money from allies of the Chinese Communist Party. Plus, Ways and Means letters to nonprofits, Legal Basics for Community Foundations, GSB Survey…