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ACR News 6.16.17 – CHARITY Act Introduced and Highlighting Religious Charitable Giving

>> Federal: Washington Roundup >> Federal: Charity Act Introduced >> Federal: Roadmap for Action in June >> Consider This: Religious Charitable Giving >> Top Reads: Americans gave $390 billion to charity last year Washington Roundup Last week, the Chief Tax Counsel for Senate Finance Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-UT) said corporate integration still remains under consideration as part […]

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 […]

Uncertainty remains for religious nonprofits embracing Trump Executive Order

President Trump vowed to “get rid of and totally destroy the Johnson Amendment” while speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast on February 2, 2017, referring to the prohibition all 501(c)(3)  organizations from participating or intervening in any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office. Senator Lyndon Johnson (D-TX) […]

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 Statement on Trump Tax Reform Plan

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Alliance for Charitable Reform (ACR) released the following statement upon the recent release of President Donald Trump’s tax reform proposal. “We applaud the administration for preserving the charitable deduction and for recognizing that it is a lifeline for millions, not a tax loophole,” said Sandra Swirski, executive director of ACR. Trump’s plan […]

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 […]