As the nation observes Memorial Day by honoring those who died in service, the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) demonstrates their unwavering commitment to connection, hope, and remembrance after loss.
Philanthropy Roundtable’s Free to Give campaign elevates the voices of everyday Americans who have dedicated their careers to supporting those in need. Their work is made possible by the freedom of all Americans to give to the causes and communities they care about most.
Unprecedented tornadoes across the Midwest have destroyed communities, left hundreds of thousands without power and have already claimed the lives of over two dozen people.
Congress’ latest tax proposal, buried within the sprawling $3.7 trillion House Ways and Means plan, includes a little-discussed but highly consequential provision: a dramatic increase in the excise tax rate Read more…
The American tradition of private philanthropy is one of our nation’s greatest strengths. It reflects the principle that civil society, not government, is best equipped to meet the needs of Read more…
Today, the House Ways and Means Committee released its long-awaited reconciliation bill that includes an extension of President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts.
Join us for an urgent briefing on Wednesday, May 14th, at 2:00 PM, to understand the potential impact of new tax proposals on foundations and the broader philanthropic sector.
There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.
Extending the 2017 tax cuts is a top priority for Congress. As lawmakers determine how those cuts will be paid for, some are considering an increase in the excise tax already levied on the endowments of the nation’s private foundations.
As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, Philanthropy Roundtable is dedicated to connecting foundations and individual donors with high-impact organizations addressing the most urgent mental health needs across America.
The Education Freedom Foundation (EFF) is more than just a resource provider for families and educators—it’s a force driving the transformation of education itself. EFF focuses on equipping entrepreneurs through its Start-A-School Initiative, offering tools, mentorship and resources to help them successfully launch new schools.
Driving around New Orleans, Louisiana, on a beautiful Saturday morning you might see something uncommon. Taking a second glance you notice residential construction sites filled with high school students in orange hats. Focused, and learning from peers and seasoned professionals, these teens are a part of the unCommon Construction (uCC) apprenticeship program to give them the technical and soft skills to succeed in every area of the construction industry and in life.
The Roundtable is proud to support the Safeguarding Charity Act (H.R. 2896, S.1428), which will protect nonprofit organizations from government overreach. All too often, nonprofits that do not seek out government funding are targeted for their very existence.
This month’s Donor Intent Watch begins with a controversy regarding the distribution of funds raised by the Baltimore Community Foundation in the wake of the Key Bridge collapse and closes with laudable fundraising advice for charitable organizations from Jim Langley of Langley Innovations.
In a new “Free to Give” video, DonorsTrust President and CEO Lawson Bader discusses how donor-advised funds (DAFs) empower Americans to respond to the needs of individuals and communities around the country quickly and effectively, while safeguarding donor intent and personal privacy.
As we celebrate Earth Day this April 22 and reflect on how far environmental stewardship has come, we have an opportunity to reimagine conservation to speed up action and get results to meet today’s challenges.
In an op-ed recently published in National Review, “Careless Tax Reform Could Destroy a Lifeline for the Poor,” Philanthropy Roundtable Visiting Fellow Jack Salmon discusses the potential disastrous implications for the most vulnerable in our communities if Congress does not extend the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) set to expire later this year.
With the tax filing deadline right around the corner, millions of Americans are tallying just how much of their hard-earned money will be handed over to the government. Over the Read more…
The news coming out of Washington these days is a constant onslaught. Regardless of whether you agree or disagree with the Trump administration’s policies, there is no argument—the president is, thankfully, taking action to rein in out-of-control government spending.
This month’s Donor Intent Watch honors Women’s History Month by featuring a book review written in 2021 by the late Martin Morse Wooster.