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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 […]

ACR Blog: Don’t Use Tax Reform to Curb Philanthropic Freedom

Philanthropic freedom is a hallmark of American civil society, which is why it is disturbing to see how often it is threatened. Take, for example, a recent Forbes editorial from Jeffrey H. Joseph, a professor at George Washington University’s School of Business. Joseph argues that tax reform should be used as a mechanism to improve […]

Giving100 Campaign Launched to Educate and Mobilize Nonprofit Sector

With the possibility of tax reform as close as it has been in decades, and looming tax proposals that could eliminate the charitable deduction for 95 percent of Americans, an educational initiative was launched today to serve as a resource for nonprofit organizations to inform and activate stakeholders. The Giving100 website, which was spearheaded by […]

“We” Don’t Decide Where Private Giving Should Go

David Callahan of Inside Philanthropy had a provocative and, at least in the view here at the Alliance for Charitable Reform, wrongheaded attack on philanthropic freedom published in The Chronicle of Philanthropy earlier this week (“Stop the Tax Breaks to Donors Who Give to Influence Policy”). A longer response is being prepared challenging many of […]

Tax Reform in the Wake of the Collapse of the American Health Care Act

Last week the House GOP leadership pulled the American Health Care Act from the floor after not being able to get enough votes to pass the legislation. The health care replacement bill was the first item on the GOP to-do list and its failure has serious implications for tax reform for a couple of reasons. […]

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 […]

ACR News 2.24.17-The New IRS?

>> Federal: Washington Roundup >> Federal: 100 Years of Giving Fly-In >> Federal: Charitable Legislation Update >> Federal: ACR Summit for Leaders >> Consider This: The New IRS? >> Top Reads: 200 Charity Leaders Visit Washington to Push Lawmakers to Keep Tax Write-Offs Washington Roundup The House and Senate were out of session this week for the […]

In the News: The Johnson Amendment

Earlier this month, the Council on Foundations released a comprehensive policy update concerning the Johnson Amendment, which is legislation named after Lyndon B. Johnson that states that 501(c)(3) organizations cannot intervene in campaigns on behalf of, or opposition to, political candidates. President Donald Trump recently spoke about wanting to overturn the law. This practice has […]

Live Blog: 100 Years of Giving DC Fly-In

More than 200 nonprofit leaders from across the country have gathered in the Washington, DC today to meet with lawmakers and their staffs to urge them to protect the full scope and value of the charitable deduction, and even consider proposals to expand it. The effort is a part of the Charitable Giving Coalition’s ‘100 […]