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Council on Foundations Statement on Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (ARLINGTON, VA, December 20, 2017) Today, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill: “During a season when families and communities are coming together to find ways…

Independent Sector, the Council on Foundations, and the National Council of Nonprofits, collectively representing tens of thousands of charitable and philanthropic organizations, are unified in opposition to the final tax legislation.  This is the most consequential tax legislation for the…

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Today, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill: “Today’s Senate passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will have long term catastrophic impacts on philanthropies, charities, and the people that they serve. Coinciding with a time of year…

Members, View the Recording Council on Foundations Senior Vice President for Government Relations Hadar Susskind hosts a member call to discuss the current House and Senate tax reform bills. If allowed to become law, the current tax reform effort will have disastrous consequences for charitable…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax reform: The Senate begins debate on tax reform, advancing tax reform ever closer to the President’s desk In the States: Michigan nonprofits and philanthropic groups promote Census 2020, a year in review of the charitable deduction challenges and expansion,…

The Council on Foundations, National Council of Nonprofits and Independent Sector today voiced united opposition to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act being considered in the U.S. Senate. Leaders of the three organizations, which represent foundations and charitable nonprofits, sent a letter to lawmakers,…

Community Foundations Week is the perfect time to celebrate the great work community foundations do around the country. This is especially true at a time when foundations are being asked to do more and more because of federal, state, and local budget cuts. In my role at the Council on Foundations,…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot Tax reform: House passes tax reform package; Senate continues committee markup. IRS notices rule for charitable giving for wildfire damages. In the States: The Cuts are Coming, Montana Continues its Strict Campaign Finance Tradition News from the Hill…

Today, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill: “Just minutes ago, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. A once-in-a-generation opportunity for tax reform has been missed. The negative impacts of this bill on…

The Council on Foundations and the National Council of Nonprofits stand united in opposing H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, because of significant changes to proven tax policies that have served the American people well, most notably the following: Severely Cutting Back Charitable Giving:…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot House marks up tax reform bill; Action in the Senate imminent New Report Details Recommendations for Combatting the Opioid Crisis In the States: Election Day 2017 results, New Mexico alleges solicitation violations on behalf of nonprofits News from the Hill…

On November 8, 2017, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill: “The Joint Committee on Taxation has released an analysis of the impact of the recently introduced tax reform bill on charitable deductions for fiscal year 2018 which finds…

In This Week's Edition of Snapshot House GOP Leaders Release Tax Reform Bill Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Named Acting Commissioner of IRS Congress Must Raise Debt Limit by January 2018 In the States: Locals Focus on Supporting Community Nonprofits and Volunteers, North Carolina…

Today, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill: “For nearly 70 years, the Council on Foundations has worked to inspire and expand a culture of charitable giving and enhance philanthropy’s ability to contribute to vibrant, healthy and…