Public Policy
Washington Snapshot: Tax Bill Heads to Conference, Moves Closer to Passage
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Tax Bill Proceeds to Conference Committee
Congress Faces Deadline to Avoid a Government Shutdown
IRS Requests Comments for Certain Situations Involving DAFs
In the States: Governors, Legislatures Struggle to Close Budget Gaps, Illinois Improves Government-…
Council on Foundations Statement on Senate Passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Today, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill:
“Today’s Senate passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will have long term catastrophic impacts on philanthropies, charities, and the people that they serve. Coinciding with a time of year when so…
Tax Reform Member Update
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Council on Foundations Senior Vice President for Government Relations Hadar Susskind hosts a member call to discuss the current House and Senate tax reform bills. If allowed to become law, the current tax reform effort will have disastrous consequences for charitable…
Washington Snapshot: Senate Advances Tax Bill, Moving Full Speed Toward Passage
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Tax reform: The Senate begins debate on tax reform, advancing tax reform ever closer to the President’s desk
In the States: Michigan nonprofits and philanthropic groups promote Census 2020, a year in review of the charitable deduction challenges and expansion,…
Three Leading Organizations Representing Foundations and Charitable Nonprofits Urge NO Vote on Senate Tax Bill
The Council on Foundations, National Council of Nonprofits and Independent Sector today voiced united opposition to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act being considered in the U.S. Senate. Leaders of the three organizations, which represent foundations and charitable nonprofits, sent a letter to lawmakers,…
#CFWeek: Amplifying the Work of Community Foundations Helps Advocacy for Sector
Community Foundations Week is the perfect time to celebrate the great work community foundations do around the country. This is especially true at a time when foundations are being asked to do more and more because of federal, state, and local budget cuts. In my role at the Council on Foundations,…
Washington Snapshot: BREAKING NEWS: House Passes H.R. 1
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax reform: House passes tax reform package; Senate continues committee markup.
IRS notices rule for charitable giving for wildfire damages.
In the States: The Cuts are Coming, Montana Continues its Strict Campaign Finance Tradition
News from the Hill
Finally,…
Council on Foundations Statement on the House Passage of H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Today, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill:
“Just minutes ago, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. A once-in-a-generation opportunity for tax reform has been missed. The negative impacts of this bill on…
Joint Statement of the National Council of Nonprofits and the Council on Foundations
The Council on Foundations and the National Council of Nonprofits stand united in opposing H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts & Jobs Act, because of significant changes to proven tax policies that have served the American people well, most notably the following:
Severely Cutting Back Charitable Giving:…
Washington Snapshot: TAKE ACTION NOW to Protect Charitable Giving
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
House marks up tax reform bill; Action in the Senate imminent
New Report Details Recommendations for Combatting the Opioid Crisis
In the States: Election Day 2017 results, New Mexico alleges solicitation violations on behalf of nonprofits
News from the Hill…
Statement on the Joint Committee On Taxation’s Charitable Deduction Analysis
On November 8, 2017, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill:
“The Joint Committee on Taxation has released an analysis of the impact of the recently introduced tax reform bill on charitable deductions for fiscal year 2018 which finds that…
Washington Snapshot: BREAKING NEWS - House Unveils Long-Awaited Tax Reform Bill
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House GOP Leaders Release Tax Reform Bill
Treasury Assistant Secretary for Tax Policy Named Acting Commissioner of IRS
Congress Must Raise Debt Limit by January 2018
In the States: Locals Focus on Supporting Community Nonprofits and Volunteers, North Carolina…
Council on Foundations Statement on House Tax Reform Legislation
Today, the Council on Foundations released the following statement from President and CEO Vikki Spruill:
“For nearly 70 years, the Council on Foundations has worked to inspire and expand a culture of charitable giving and enhance philanthropy’s ability to contribute to vibrant, healthy and…
Washington Snapshot: Release of Tax Reform Bill Imminent
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax Reform Update: House votes on key measure to advance tax reform; tax bill expected next week
IRS releases 2017-2018 Priority Guidance
In the States: Elected official fundraising for nonprofits under review in the states
News from the Hill
So, What's Up with…
Washington Snapshot: Senate Votes to Pass Budget, Brings Tax Reform a Step Closer
In This Week's Edition of Snapshot
Tax Reform Update: Senate to vote on legislation that would lay the path for tax reform
Repealing the Johnson Amendment Remains a Target
A reflection on executive and regulatory activity in the Trump Administration
In the States: Elected official fundraising…
Washington Snapshot - October 12, 2017
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Non-itemizers charitable deduction bill introduced in the House
Tax Reform Update: Congress makes progress on key budget milestones for passing tax reform
Top Ways & Means member raises UBIT at tax reform event
Democrats urge colleagues to maintain the…
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