Public Policy
Washington Snapshot: Charitable Giving Discussed in Senate Hearing, Attacks Against Nonprofit Nonpartisanship Continue
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Bill Targeting University Endowments and Contributions Introduced
Charitable Giving Discussed at Senate Hearing
Attacks Against Johnson Amendment Continue
Ways and Means Announces Subcommittee Updates
IRS Provides Guidance for Grantmakers and Donors…
Washington Snapshot: Bill to Expand Charitable Deduction Introduced in the House, Ways and Means Adds a New Member
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Bill to Increase Charitable Giving Introduced in House
IRS Funding to be Considered by Senate Committee
Ways and Means Holds Hearing on Tax Reform's Impact (So Far)
Council Urges Treasury to Delay New UBIT Provisions
In the States: States Respond to Federal…
Council on Foundations and Independent Sector Applaud Introduction of Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act
Independent Sector and the Council on Foundations applaud the introduction of the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act, which would expand giving, help civil society flourish, and allow the charitable sector to expand its impact in communities across the country.
The bill was introduced by Rep.…
Washington Snapshot: House Committee Sets Series of Tax Reform Hearings, White House Sends Rescissions Proposal to Congress
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House Committee Sets Series of Tax Reform Hearings
White House Sends Rescissions Proposal to Congress
IRS Debuts New EO Search Tool
Form 990s for Calendar-Year Organizations Due Soon
In the States: Vermont Considers Repeal of Charitable Deduction; Municipal…
Washington Snapshot: Treasury Pushes Ahead with Priority Guidance Despite Backlog from Tax Reform
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot…
Another House Ways & Means Member Departs Congress
Bill Introduced to Increase Charitable Driver Mileage Rate
Treasury Solicits Input for Priority Guidance Amid Rollout of Tax Reform Regulations
In the States: Pay Equity, Employment Law Changes Advance…
Washington Snapshot: Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearing Ahead of Recess
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JCT Releases New Estimates in Advance of Senate Finance Hearing
Council Call Highlights Public-Philanthropic Partnerships
Council Raises Concerns About FARA
In the States: Kentucky Preserves Charitable Incentive in Tax Reform, Maryland Passes Law Mirroring…
Excellence in Public-Philanthropic Partnerships Exchange Discussion with HUD Award Winner
Members, Listen to the Recording
On April 24th from 1:00-2:00 p.m.ET, the Excellence in Public-Philanthropic Partnerships Exchange held its first interactive learning opportunity—a panel via phone call with former Secretary's Awards Winners:
Denise Spencer, President and CEO,…
Washington Snapshot: Council Hosts Inaugural Policy Summit, Congress Tackles IRS Reform
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Council Hosts Inaugural Public Policy Summit in Philadelphia
Disagreement Over Rescissions Bill Persists in Congress
Package of Bills to Reform IRS Advances Out of Committee
Treasury Announces First Wave of “Opportunity Zones”
Agreement Reached Between…
Voter Engagement Foundation Toolkits
Toolkit
The philanthropic sector has a unique opportunity to highlight the voices and concerns of the communities it serves. Nonprofit VOTE, Independent Sector, United Philanthropy Forum, and the Council on Foundations believe we should bring those voices to the forefront. By producing a toolkit to provide…
Council on Foundations, Independent Sector and Nonprofit VOTE Create Definitive Nonpartisan Voter Engagement Toolkits for Community and Private Foundations
Foundations who wish to provide nonpartisan support to encourage voter participation and strengthen democracy now have comprehensive new resources. On Thursday, April 12, the Council on Foundations, Independent Sector, and Nonprofit VOTE will release two new toolkits at the Council on Foundation's…
Leading Together 2019 Conference
It's a Wrap!
Leading Together 2019 was a gathering of leaders in philanthropy and other influencers in business, government, and academia. For three days, the field came together to connect, learn, and share with one another.
We also used Leading Together 2019 as an opportunity to…
Washington Snapshot: President, Congressional Leaders Eye Spending Reductions
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President, Congressional Leaders Eye Spending Reductions
Trump to Nominate Muzinich for Deputy Treasury Secretary
Updates to IRS Publication 526 Regarding Giving for Natural Disasters
In the States: SALT Workaround Enacted in New York, Oklahoma Preserves…
Washington Snapshot: Congress Passes Spending Bill, Releases IRS Reform Proposal
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Omnibus Signed into Law, Averting Another Shutdown
House Continues Push for IRS Reform
Guidance Forthcoming on New UBIT Laws
In the States: Interest Grows for Medicaid Work and Volunteering Eligibility Mandates, Making Sure Donations Don’t Determine Domicile…
Washington Snapshot: Congress Races to Prevent Government Shutdown, Trump Administration Shake-Up
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Congress Set to Vote on Omnibus Ahead of Friday Deadline
A Recap of Foundations on the Hill 2018
President Trump Shakes-Up Administration
FEMA Announces Webinars to Discuss Strategic Plan
In the States: Expanding Minnesota Non-Itemizer Deductions, Donor…
Washington Snapshot: Congress Continues Budget Discussions, Council Submits DAF Comments
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Budget Conversations Continue on Capitol Hill
Council and ICNL Hold Congressional Briefing on FARA
Council Submits Comments to Treasury/IRS on DAF Situations
POTUS Nominates IRS Chief Counsel
White House Chief Economic Advisor Resigns
In the States: SALT…
Council Comments on Treasury/IRS DAF Notice 2017-73
The Council on Foundations wrote, on behalf of our members, to the U.S. Department of Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in response to Notice 2017-73—which was released on Dec. 4, 2017, and requested comments on the application of penalties with respect to donor advised…