Nonprofit Issues

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 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 […]

Little evidence that foundation abuse is “common”

Little evidence that foundation abuse is “common” The Boston Globe published a blog post yesterday titled “It’s a tax rip-off” that describes the salaries paid by the James. G. Martin Memorial Trust to three daughters of the founder (who is still living, according to the article) and quotes several individuals suggesting the salaries are inappropriate: […]

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 […]

Watch: Roadmap for Action Webinar

One of the most popular sessions at the 2017 ACR Summit for Leaders was the unveiling of the Roadmap for Action – an annual plan for connecting with your lawmakers in DC and back home to ensure you remain top-of-mind. We offered the session again via webinar in April 2017, which can be viewed below. […]

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 […]