By Vikki Spruill This week marks the 100th anniversary of the law exempting charitable activity from taxation — now referred to as Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code. Over the last century, this exemption contributed, more than any other
Alliance for Charitable Reform Interviews Robert Sharpe About the Charitable Deduction
In a new video released by the Alliance for Charitable Reform, ACR Director of Communications Marques Chavez speaks to Robert Sharpe, President of the Sharpe Group, about donor motivation, the history of philanthropy, and the implications of possible changes to
IRFA Makes a Great Case for the Charitable Deduction
A recent piece featured on the Institutional Religious Freedom Alliance website examines the unique tax concerns faced by faith-based organizations. In “Tax Reform is About More Than Taxes,” Stanley Carlson-Thies highlights how religious institutions and the communities they serve are especially impacted by the
State Tax Deduction Policies Affect Charitable Giving
A recent article in Stateline examines the impact charitable deduction policies at the state level have on the local charities that rely on giving to support their missions. In “Charitable Giving Tied to State Tax Deduction Decisions,” Elaine S. Povich
Charitable Giving – It’s A Lifeline for Thriving Communities, Part 2
By The Charitable Giving Coalition This is the second of a two-part series extolling the virtues of the charitable tax deduction, a century-old American tradition. Earlier this week, we examined some key reasons why the charitable deduction is so vital
Charitable Giving – It’s A Lifeline for Thriving Communities, Part 1
By The Charitable Giving Coalition Welcome to the inaugural post of the Charitable Giving Coalition’s Protect Giving Blog! This fall lawmakers head into an intense period of debate to address critical issues, from deficit reduction to tax reform. Through this
Coalition member AGRM responds to Husock columns
In a letter to the editor, John Ashmen of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions recently challenged the premise of recent Forbes and Politico columns written by Howard Husock, who questioned the relationship between nonprofits and government.
Coalition Urges Senators to Preserve Charitable Deduction in “Blank-Slate” Debate
The Charitable Giving Coalition is urging senators to preserve the charitable deduction as they work to reform the tax code. In a letter sent to senators today, the Coalition specifically asked senators to recognize and include the charitable deduction as
One Tax Reform Item that Will Hurt Human Services, Communities
Coalition Working to Protect Charitable Deduction, Show Congress What’s at Stake WASHINGTON, D.C. – The charitable tax deduction is vital to millions of disadvantaged people and thriving communities throughout America, the Charitable Giving Coalition said today. As federal lawmakers ramp
The Charitable Deduction – It’s Not About the Donors
Millions of America’s most vulnerable are the true beneficiaries of the charitable tax deduction, the Charitable Giving Coalition said today. Any limits on this 100-year old tax incentive would most hurt the poor and the nonprofit sector, not the donors