The Charitable Giving Coalition sent a letter to House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) today thanking him for his comments supporting the value of the charitable deduction. Ryan has voiced support in recent interviews for avoiding a cap on the
Defending the Charitable Deduction at Foundations on the Hill
This post originally appeared on the Forum of Regional Associations of Grantmakers website. Against the backdrop of President Obama’s recent budget proposal, which proposes to cap the charitable deduction at 28%, and Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee
3 Ways to Bring Philanthropy Week to Your Community
This post originally appeared at the Council on Foundations website. Right now, over 200 leaders from across the philanthropic sector are uniting in Washington, D.C. to tell their lawmakers that thriving philanthropy builds thriving communities. As lawmakers contemplate comprehensive tax
Limiting Charitable Deductions Is Not The Way to Position U.S. for the 21st Century
This post originally appeared on the Association of Fundraising Professionals website. In response to President Obama’s 2015 budget plan, which would limit the value of the charitable deduction for gifts made by some taxpayers, Andrew Watt, the president of the Association
28% Cap on Charitable Deductions in Administration Budget Would Cause Donations to Decline by More Than $9.4 Billion/Year
Charitable Giving Coalition Commends Buffett Provision, Which Recognizes the Value of the Charitable Deduction and Should Be Extended to All Tax Brackets WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Charitable Giving Coalition (CGC) issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s fiscal year (FY) 2015
Camp Bill Recognizes Charitable Deduction but Raises Concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Charitable Giving Coalition (CGC) issued the following statement regarding the tax reform legislation authored by House Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI). “The Charitable Giving Coalition, representing a broad cross-section of nonprofit organizations across the country,
33 Senators Sign Wyden/Thune Letter on Charitable Deduction
One-third of the U.S. Senate has joined Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and John Thune (R-SD) in publicly calling for the protection of the “full value and scope” of the charitable deduction in any comprehensive tax reform legislation. A total of
2014: A Resolution to Protect Giving
By The Charitable Giving Coalition Like most people, you’ve likely made New Year’s resolutions and promises to do more to improve your life and the lives of others. Over thousands of years it has become a global tradition. In an
Coalition Members Respond to Madoff
By The Charitable Giving Coalition In her recent post in the New York Times, Professor Ray Madoff made a misguided attack on the charitable tax deduction. The criticism prompted a swift reaction from the charitable sector, including members of the Coalition. In
Vikki Spruill Responds to Ray Madoff Op-Ed
This post originally appeared at the Council on Foundations website. The following was submitted to the editor of the New York Times in response to their publication of the December 6 op-ed How the Government Gives by Professor Ray Madoff. Dear