Public Policy

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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…

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…

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The Council on Foundations welcomes this opportunity to provide comments on the proposed revisions to the Federal Guidance for Grants and Agreements, OMB-2023-0017001.  The Council on Foundations is a nonprofit membership association that serves as a guide for philanthropies as they advance…

We invite philanthropic and nonprofit organizations to sign on to the statement below to join the Council on Foundations and Independent Sector in supporting the rights of philanthropic organizations, charitable nonprofits, and individual donors to give in ways that align with their values.  

On August 2, 2023, the nonprofit membership organization American Alliance for Equal Rights (AAER) filed a complaint on behalf of three of its unnamed members in the Northern District of Georgia against Fearless Fund and related entities—including Fearless Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. The…

Philanthropic donations support our communities in ways that mirror our values, playing a key role in promoting civic engagement. We believe – and the courts have ruled – that philanthropic organizations and individuals have the right to exercise their views through giving, as protected by the…

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THIS TRAINING IS SOLD OUT. Led by Council on Foundations staff with collectively decades of experience with global philanthropy, the Global Grantmaking Essentials will also feature guest speakers with deep knowledge on specific issues or countries. Wednesday, October 9: 1:00-5:00 p.m. ET…

The Essentials of Policy Advocacy for Grantmakers course will help foundation staff use their resources effectively to advance public policies that support the greater good. Rather than focusing on what policies foundations should address, this training will focus on how to engage in policy…

The Council's Government Affairs and Legal Resources team provided an overview of the IRS's proposed donor-advised fund (DAF) regulations. The proposed regulations clarify the definitions around DAFs, address excise taxes on taxable distributions made by a sponsoring organization from a…

The Council’s Public Policy Action Network is a members-only group of foundation leaders committing their voices, experiences, and networks to engage and educate federal elected officials to foster a policy environment in which philanthropy can thrive. Policymakers depend on the voices and…

Register Now! As organizations committed to strengthening community foundations, CFLeads and the Council on Foundations are partnering to offer a new public policy and advocacy training course for community foundations. This updated training will provide community foundation leaders and staff with…

The Essentials of Policy Advocacy for Grantmakers course will help foundation staff use their resources effectively to advance public policies that support the greater good. Rather than focusing on what policies foundations should address, this training will focus on how to engage in policy…

This edition of Washington Snapshot focuses on the election of Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) as the 56th Speaker of the House, Congress' long list of priorities, and current federal government opportunities and updates.