Public Policy
Washington Snapshot: A Quiet Week on the Hill
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Washington Snapshot: DAF Hearing Summary
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Washington Snapshot: DAF Regulation Updates
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Learn More About FEMA's Draft National Resilience Guidance
On April 23, FEMA released their draft National Resilience Guidance. Now, FEMA is seeking feedback from stakeholders, including philanthropic organizations. We encourage you to join this discussion to learn more about the draft guidance and share your input and feedback directly with FEMA…
Philanthropy's Role Supporting Civic Engagement
Voter participation and civic engagement are core facets of a healthy and thriving democracy. At a time when voter participation in the U.S. continues to lag behind that in other countries, foundations have the opportunity to provide needed support. But what can foundations legally do, and…
Washington Snapshot: Updated Federal Grants Guidance
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Washington Snapshot: Reading the Green Book
In this week's Washington Snapshot, we're looking at the Biden Administration's Green Book. Plus, IRS funding, the America the Beautiful Challenge, Inflation Reduction Act impact, and more.
Washington Snapshot: Foundations on the Hill Next Steps
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Washington Snapshot: HUD Awards Deadline Extended
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Washington Snapshot: DAF Comments Due Next Week
In this edition of Washington Snapshot we focus on the Treasury and the IRS proposed regulations on donor advised funds from November 2023. A reminder that comments on these proposed regulations are due next Thursday, February 15.
Washington Snapshot: HUD Awards Applications Now Open!
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Washington Snapshot: What to Expect in 2024
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Info Session: The Council & Independent Sector’s Amicus Brief in Support of Fearless Foundation
The Council on Foundations and Independent Sector filed an amicus brief on December 12 in support of Fearless Foundation. We filed the brief because we believe that foundations, charitable nonprofits, philanthropic organizations, and individuals have the right to exercise their views through giving…
Washington Snapshot: Fearless Foundation Amicus Brief
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Council on Foundations, Independent Sector File Amicus Brief in Fearless Foundation Lawsuit to Protect Right to Give
WASHINGTON - The Council on Foundations (The Council) and Independent Sector (IS) have filed a joint amicus brief in support of the Atlanta-based Fearless Foundation, an organization led by Black women that helps combat underfunding in venture capital by providing grants, tools, and mentorship to…
Reference Page: Comparing 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 Organizations
Further reading for Comparing 501(c)3 and 501(c)4 Organizations, a Council on Foundations reference sheet. For questions, visit cof.org or contact the Council on Foundations' Government Affairs and Legal Resources Team at govt@cof.org.
Download the full document: Comparing 501(c)3 and 501(c)4…