WASHINGTON, D.C.— In response to President Biden’s American Families Plan proposal released on Wednesday, the Charitable Giving Coalition (CGC) issued the following statement: We’re encouraged that the American Families Plan did not reduce the value of the charitable deduction, by
Letter to Treasury Secretary Yellen on Protecting the Charitable Deduction
On April 16, the Charitable Giving Coalition sent the below letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, highlighting the importance of protecting the full scope and value of the charitable deduction when considering tax reform proposals. You can find a PDF
Nonprofits Support the Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act, Urge Inclusion in Next Tax Package
Add your organization to the endorsement list here. Our nonprofit organizations strongly support the bipartisan Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act (S. 618, H.R. 1704), as introduced, and urge Congress to include this bill in the next COVID-19 relief/recovery
Fundraising Effectiveness Project Reports 10.6 Percent Increase in Giving in 2020
This week, the Fundraising Effectiveness Project released their fourth quarter fundraising report for 2020, which tracks changes in donors, donations and donor retention year over year. The report showed a 7.3 percent increase in donors and a 10.6 percent increase
Charitable Giving Coalition Supports the Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Charitable Giving Coalition (CGC) applauds the introduction of the Universal Giving Pandemic Response and Recovery Act by a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers. The bill would increase the cap on the temporary universal charitable deduction from $300/$600
Charitable Giving Coalition Supports the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Charitable Giving Coalition (CGC) chair Brian Flahaven released the following statement in response to Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX) reintroducing the Charitable Giving Tax Deduction Act (H.R. 1081), which will incentivize all taxpayers to give
Charitable Giving Coalition Sends Letter to Lawmakers on Priorities for the 117th Congress
The Charitable Giving Coalition sent the following letter to Senate and House leaders and tax writers, sharing with them recent data on charitable giving and encouraging Congress to expand and extend the universal charitable deduction. You can find a PDF of
Fundraising Effectiveness Project Report Shows Increase in Giving in Third Quarter of 2020
On December 22, the Fundraising Effectiveness Project released their report on charitable giving in the third quarter of 2020. The report showed an increase in donations – up 7.6 percent – and donors – up 6 percent – during the
Charitable Giving Coalition Looks Ahead to 2021 as Season of Giving Concludes
As the giving season of one of the most historic years on record comes to an end, we look back on the challenges and victories the charitable sector saw in 2020 and look forward to progress and recovery in 2021.
Charitable Giving Coalition Thanks Senate and House Champions for Successfully Extending Universal Charitable Deduction Through 2021
The Charitable Giving Coalition sent the following letter to Senate and House champions, thanking them for their efforts in successfully extending the universal charitable deduction in a year-end relief bill. You can find a PDF of the Senate letter here and