Washington Snapshot - May 30, 2014
Last Chance: Public Policy Preconference
We are delighted with the level of interest we’ve received for our inaugural Council on Foundations Public Policy Seminar! The event, which takes place on Saturday, June 7th, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm at the Washington Hilton in Dupont Circle, is a preconference…
House Ways and Means Committee Passes Key Measures in Support of Philanthropy
Today, the House Ways and Means Committee met to markup several important bills focused on the charitable sector. One bill would make the charitable “tax extenders”—including the IRA charitable rollover—permanent law. Another would simplify the private foundation excise tax on investment income to…
Washington Snapshot - May 23, 2014
Last Chance: Public Policy Preconference
We are delighted with the level of interest we’ve received for our inaugural Council on Foundations Public Policy Seminar! The event, which takes place on Saturday, June 7th, from 9:30 am-4:30 pm at the Washington Hilton in Dupont Circle, is a preconference…
Washington Snapshot - May 9, 2014
The IRA Charitable Rollover - Working Toward Permanence & Expansion
Yesterday, Congressman Aaron Schock (R-IL-18) and Congressman Earl Blumenauer (D-OR-3) introduced H.R. 4619, legislation to make the IRA charitable rollover, which expired December 31, 2013, permanent. The Council has been…
Washington Snapshot - April 25, 2014
Council Submits Extenders Testimony
As we noted in last week’s Washington Snapshot, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI-4) held a recent hearing on the seven business “tax extenders” that he opted to extend in his comprehensive tax reform proposal. The hearing, entitled “The…
Washington Snapshot - April 4, 2014
IRA Charitable Rollover Included in Senate Extenders Bill
The Council’s Public Policy team has been closely tracking a flurry of activity on the Hill this week, as the Senate Finance Committee considered which of the 55 expired “tax extenders” to extend for another two years. The IRA charitable…
Washington Snapshot - March 21, 2014
Council to Senate: Preserve & Expand IRA Rollover
As our members know, the Council has long supported a permanent extension of the IRA charitable rollover, and an expanding the rollover by eliminating the $100,000 cap, allowing donors to make rollovers beginning at age 59 ½, and permitting…
Washington Snapshot - February 7, 2014
Just Announced - Washington Update Webinar on February 19
Get prepared for Philanthropy Week in Washington!
As Philanthropy Week quickly approaches, we are excited to offer the second in a series of webinars geared at getting you up-to-speed on the latest happenings in Washington! Council staff and…
Washington Snapshot - January 10, 2014
Welcome back from the holidays and cheers to the start of a new year!
Philanthropy Week in Washington
If you’re looking to participate in an important event and amplify the voice of philanthropy, then you won’t want to miss “Philanthropy Week in Washington 2014”! Make your plans to come to…
Tax Changes Affecting Foundations
Issue
Each year, Congress and the Department of Treasury considers tax changes that can directly affect tax-exempt organizations including foundations and the broad nonprofit sector.
Council Position
The Council supports a policy environment that ensures philanthropic institutions have the…
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