The economic headwinds blowing across the U.S. economy have presented challenges for the charitable sector. Despite inflation, a stock market plunge and rising unemployment, Americans broke records for giving to charity in 2021 through donor-advised funds (DAFs), or personal charitable giving accounts.
In a new Free to Give video that demonstrates why Americans should have the freedom to give to the causes and communities they care about most, Philanthropy Roundtable spoke with some of the administrators and donors who have been instrumental in making Cristo Rey a success.
Ideally, state regulations on charitable organizations impose minimal costs relative to their benefits in terms of creating improved transparency and accountability. Like any other good or service, the benefits provided by regulation exhibit diminishing returns indicating that as the number of mandates increases, and the complexity of the regulatory structure grows, the additional benefits enabled by the regulations decline.
Philanthropy Roundtable released a new report that seeks to start bridging this research gap. Written by Wayne Winegarden, economist for the Pacific Research Institute, the study, titled “The 50-State Index of Charity Regulations,” analyzes five key areas of charitable sector regulations, ranks the states according to the regulatory burdens in these areas and examines the impact overregulation has on a state’s charitable landscape.
WASHINGTON – January 31, 2023– Philanthropy Roundtable found that overregulation in the United States may lead to fewer charities in a state, according to The 50 State Index of Charity Regulations , released today and authored by Pacific Research Institute economist Wayne Winegarden for the Philanthropy Roundtable.
In an article originally published as part of The Giving Review’s symposium, Joanne Florino explains how conservatives can help improve lives, grow and strengthen civil society and demonstrate the power of private giving.
A new report out of The Heritage Foundation, “The Radicalization of Race: Philanthropy and DEI,” traces current pressures to meet prescribed diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) metrics back to their source.
As we celebrate National School Choice Week, we are highlighting some worthy organizations, initiatives and donors seeking to expand educational opportunities for all.
In a recent article published in National Review, Philanthropy Roundtable’s Adam Meyerson Distinguished Fellow in Philanthropic Excellence Joanne Florino explains that individual charitable contributions declined in 2022 and examined some contributing factors.
Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are an increasingly popular tool for private foundations seeking to fulfill their missions. Unfortunately, DAF critics are pushing restrictions on how private foundations can give through DAFs.
“Protecting Your Legacy,” Philanthropy Roundtable’s guidebook on donor intent, advises donors to “know your grant recipients.” To do this effectively, the Roundtable advises making site visits, among other things.
Philanthropy Roundtable launches its Free to Give campaign, which elevates the voices of everyday Americans who serve alongside amazing nonprofits. Over the next several months, the Roundtable will release a series of videos and blogs featuring donors and nonprofit leaders explaining the importance of philanthropic freedom.
Philanthropy Roundtable recently spoke with Josiah Haken, CEO of City Relief, on the ways his nonprofit provides meals and essential supplies to homeless communities in New York and New Jersey.
On December 11, 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. accepted the Nobel Peace Prize for his non-violent civil rights work. Not surprisingly, in his acceptance speech for the award, he focused on the fights for racial justice and to end wars. However, the second major focus of his speech was an admonition of efforts to fight poverty both in the U.S. and abroad.
Gonzalez encourages Americans to view disparities in society through a broader lens than categories such as race or ethnicity.
Thomas H. Perkins was a wealthy Boston merchant whose business took him around the world. Over the years, he traded slaves in Hispaniola, exported Turkish opium to China, and smuggled Read more…
David Packard was the co-founder of Hewlett-Packard, a pioneering business that accelerated many of America’s greatest technological achievements during the 20th century. A prominent public servant and philanthropist, he was Read more…
George Peabody is often referred to as the “father of modern philanthropy.” He was almost certainly the first American who was known first and foremost for his charitable giving. Before Read more…
Ewing Marion Kauffman was a pharmaceutical entrepreneur and major Kansas City philanthropist and civic leader. Known for many philanthropic contributions related to K–12 education and human services in Kansas City, Read more…
Alfred Loomis came from a philanthropic family. The Loomis’s created sanitariums for tuberculosis patients, funded medical research, and built up NYU, among other causes. The son and grandson of experimental Read more…