Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, sent a letter to the editor of the Washington Post today in response to an editorial on April 11th regarding President Obama’s budget. Gallagher says the editorial “missed the mark by
Charitable Deduction Not A ‘Loophole’ – It’s A Lifeline
Coalition Responds to President’s Plan to Cap Charitable Deduction WASHINGTON, D.C. – A proposed cap to the charitable tax deduction included in President Obama’s budget plan would increase economic hardship for millions of people served or employed by the charitable
Coalition Launches ProtectGiving.org
Website Provides Resources to Inform, Engage in Charitable Deduction Debate WASHINGTON, D.C. – Heading into a critical stage on the federal budget and tax reform, the Charitable Giving Coalition launched a new website – protectgiving.org. The online resource is designed
Senate’s Proposed Budget Puts Vital Efforts to Heal, Educate, Innovate at Risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Any limits to the charitable tax deduction would have profound consequences for communities served by the philanthropic sector nationwide, the Charitable Giving Coalition said in response to the Senate Budget proposal released yesterday. The Senate plan proposes
Coalition Makes Strong Case for Charitable Tax Deduction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dozens of leaders from the Charitable Giving Coalition and the nonprofit sector – representing education, health, faith-based, arts and neighborhood revitalization organizations – made a strong case to lawmakers today for protecting the charitable tax deduction. Dozens
Romney, Obama Urged to Protect Charitable Giving Through Common-Sense Tax Policies
Struggling Economy Demands Strong Philanthropic Sector WASHINGTON, D.C. – In tough economic times, the work of charities is more critical than ever and any incentives to encourage giving should not be cut, says a group of philanthropic and nonprofit leaders