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News & Stories True Diversity 06/29/2023

Roundtable Responds: U.S. Supreme Court Ends Race-Based Affirmative Action in Higher Education

Philanthropy Roundtable

Today, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the use of race-based preferences in college admissions, writing “the Harvard and UNC admissions programs cannot be reconciled with the guarantees of the Equal Protection Clause.” In an opinion issued in two cases challenging affirmative action, Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina (6-3 decision) and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College (6-2 decision), Chief Justice John Roberts stated: “Eliminating racial discrimination means eliminating all of it…

News & Stories America's Founding Principles 06/29/2023

Happy Birthday, America! Why Remembering Our Past is Integral to Our Future

Clarice Smith

This year our country celebrates its 247th birthday – commemorating the 13 American colonies’ declaration of independence from Great Britain. The newly formed American republic was based on the idea that all people are created equal with fundamental, inalienable rights that cannot be taken or given away. As we continue to cherish our democracy and the American way of life, it’s worth remembering that its strength depends on our shared understanding of this country’s history and founding principles.  

News & Stories Values-Based Giving 06/29/2023

Philanthropy Roundtable Releases Special Report on Think Tanks

Philanthropy Roundtable

Private philanthropy in the United States supports a wide range of nonprofit organizations, including those that provide a variety of direct human, faith-based and educational services to individuals, families and communities; those that foster academic and scientific research to expand knowledge and those that focus on studying and advancing public policy.

News & Stories Sector Regulation 06/28/2023

Jack Salmon in the Magnolia Tribune: Mississippi Regulations Slow Charitable Organizations

Philanthropy Roundtable

In an op-ed published June 27, 2023 in the Magnolia Tribune, Philanthropy Roundtable Director of Policy Research Jack Salmon explains why regulations in Mississippi might be contributing to barriers for charitable organizations. Salmon cites the Roundtable’s 50-state index of charity regulations to show that the state’s charitable sector could be even stronger without onerous regulations.

News & Stories Giving to Higher Education 06/27/2023

Donor Intent Watch: Need-to-Know Legislation and Litigation

Joanne Florino

In May, following the passage of the Donor Intent Protection Act in Kansas, Philanthropy Roundtable launched a monthly series on donor intent controversies around the country to better inform those who care about this important topic.

News & Stories Donor-Advised Funds 06/22/2023

Much Ado About Private Foundations Using DAFs

Jack Salmon

Last week, Helen Flannery, a researcher at the progressive Institute for Policy Studies, took to Twitter to share a misleading take on IRS data on private foundation grants to donor-advised funds (DAFs). According to Flannery, tax return data from 2021 suggests that $2.6 billion in private foundation grants were contributed to national DAFs.

News & Stories Sector Regulation 06/21/2023

Jack Salmon in The Hill: A Constitutional Overreach with Dire Consequences for Philanthropy 

Philanthropy Roundtable

In an op-ed published June 21, 2023 in The Hill entitled “A constitutional overreach with dire consequences for philanthropy,” Jack Salmon, Philanthropy Roundtable’s director of policy research, examines why proposals to tax unrealized capital gains could have disastrous consequences for charitable giving.  

News & Stories True Diversity 06/21/2023

Shall We Overcome: What is the Alternative to Affirmative Action? 

Devon Westhill

Nearly every selective college in the country discriminates on the basis of race in admitting students because the U.S. Supreme Court has allowed it for decades. This month, the Court is expected to revoke that permission slip when it issues opinions in two cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions that challenge affirmative action at Harvard and the University of North Carolina. The good news is there are many other, better ways to support the disadvantaged than using race-based preferences. 

News & Stories Donor Privacy 06/21/2023

Donor Privacy: Two Years after Americans for Prosperity Foundation v Bonta 

Elizabeth McGuigan

Two years ago, the U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed the constitutional right to anonymous giving in its Americans for Prosperity Foundation v Bonta decision. Ruling that California could not justify its blanket disclosure requirement for the major donors of nonprofits in the state, the Court again recognized that forced disclosure regimes have a chilling effect on voluntary giving and association. 

News & Stories Giving Trends 06/20/2023

Charitable Giving Trends in 2022: A Challenging Year for Philanthropy

Jack Salmon

In 2022, charitable giving in the United States experienced a decline, marking a rare occurrence in a year characterized by economic uncertainty and stock market volatility. The Giving USA 2023 report, published by the Giving USA Foundation and researched and written by the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, reveals key insights into philanthropy trends during this challenging period.

News & Stories Strong Communities 06/16/2023

On Father’s Day, Helping Dads Make a Difference

Esther Larson

As Americans across the country celebrate Father’s Day this weekend, Philanthropy Roundtable would like to recognize the significant impact and importance of fathers in both family and community life. I recently sat down with Brad Wilcox, director of the National Marriage Project at the University of Virginia, to discuss the state of fatherhood in America and how nonprofits can help dads make a difference in the lives of their children.

News & Stories True Diversity 06/15/2023

Celebrating the Legacy of Julius Rosenwald This Juneteenth

Patrice Onwuka

On Monday, the nation will celebrate its newest national holiday, Juneteenth. June 19 commemorates the day in 1865 when the last enslaved people were declared free in America. One way to celebrate Juneteenth is through powerful depictions of freedom fighters and their efforts to achieve equality for all. Julius Rosenwald, who rose to become president of Sears, Roebuck and Company, is one philanthropist who comes to mind.