Federal Legislation

Coalition of Religious Givers Urge Lawmakers to Protect Charitable Giving

Among the numerous partners in the charitable sector that have been meeting with lawmakers about the potential impact of tax reform is religious givers. The religious subsector still receives the highest share of giving – $122.94 billion or 32 percent of total giving according to the 2017 Giving USA report – and would be significantly […]

CHARITY Act Introduced in US Senate

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Legislation that would protect and expand charitable giving, particularly for community charities, was introduced in the U.S. Senate today by Sens. John Thune (R-SD), Bob Casey (D-PA), Pat Roberts (R-KS) and Ron Wyden (D-OR).  S. 1343 – the Charities Helping Americans Regularly Throughout the Year Act, or CHARITY Act – includes three provisions […]

ACR News 6.2.17 – To-Do List Runs Long While Time Grows Short

>> Federal: Washington Roundup >> Federal: President’s Budget >> Federal: Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act >> Federal: Overhauling the IRS >> Federal: Roadmap for Action in June >> Consider This: Tackling the Covfefe on Capitol Hill >> Top Reads: As a Slimmed-Down Tax Plan Grows More Likely, Nonprofits Shudder Washington Roundup The Senate and House of […]

New Study Explains Which Tax Policies Hurt, Increase Charitable Giving

New research released today by Independent Sector finds that expanding the charitable deduction to all Americans could increase charitable giving by nearly $5 billion annually, while other proposals – such as expanding the standard deduction – could reduce giving by as much as $13 billion. The study, conducted by the Indiana University Lilly Family School […]

Legislation Aimed At Increasing Charitable Giving Introduced In House

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Reps. Erik Paulsen (R-MN) and Danny Davis (D-IL) reintroduced on May 4 H.R. 2386, the Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act, which will result in more funds being available for charities. Reps. Pat Tiberi (R-OH), George Holding (R-NC), and Richard Nolan (D-MN) are original cosponsors of the legislation. “The House of Representatives has […]

ACR Newsletter 5.5.17 – Trump Releases Tax Outline. Now What?

>> Federal: Washington Roundup >> Federal: President Trump’s Tax Plan >> Federal: Ways and Means Retreat >> Federal: Private Foundation Excise Tax Simplification Act Introduced >> Federal: Roadmap for Action >> Federal: Philanthropic Freedom Featured in Philanthropy Magazine >> Consider This: Bare Bones >> Top Reads: Trump Tax Reform Save For Charities Is Illusory Washington Roundup Congress […]

Dividing Philanthropy Into Favored and Disfavored Classes is a Bad Idea

Bloomberg had an article a few days ago reporting on efforts in Congress to force certain colleges and universities with large endowments to devote more towards lowering tuition costs (“Universities Seek to Defend Endowments From Republican Tax Plan,” April 18). This is an idea that has been kicking around for a few years at least, […]

Recapping the 2017 ACR Summit for Leaders

More than 240 nonprofit leaders attended the 2017 ACR Summit for Leaders on March 21 where they heard from government officials, congressional staff, and other policy experts about what the charitable sector can do to protect private giving and educate lawmakers about the critical role of charitable giving. The Summit opened with welcoming remarks and advice […]

Philanthropy Leaders Urge Congress to Strengthen Charitable Giving

WASHINGTON, DC — More than 250 philanthropy leaders from across the nation have gathered on Capitol Hill starting Tuesday to urge lawmakers to value and strengthen charitable giving in America. Their meetings are part of Foundations on the Hill, a multi-day event presented by the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers in partnership with the […]