Posted on May 13 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Charitable Giving Coalition today expressed appreciation for the House Ways and Means Committee’s inclusion of a provision in its reconciliation bill to make permanent the charitable deduction for non-itemizers. Originally enacted as a temporary measure in 2020 and 2021, this above-the-line deduction enabled taxpayers who do not itemize to receive a tax incentive for charitable giving. During that time, it proved to be a powerful tool for expanding generosity: in 2020 alone, 42 million Americans used the deduction to donate $10.9 billion to charitable organizations—remarkably, a quarter of those donors earned less than $30,000 annually.
The Charitable Giving Coalition, along with more than 400 nonprofit and faith-based organizations, is calling for the restoration and permanent extension of this giving incentive to ensure that all Americans—regardless of income or filing status—can contribute meaningfully to the work of charities in their communities.
“The Charitable Giving Coalition supports the House Ways and Means Committee’s efforts to reinstate the charitable deduction for non-itemizers in its reconciliation bill,” said Brian Flahaven, Chair of the Charitable Giving Coalition. “This important provision will encourage all hard working Americans—regardless of income—to support the vital work of charitable organizations in their communities.”
The Coalition highlighted the Reconciliation bill as a positive signal of bipartisan recognition for the value of giving in by every American and applauded the leadership of Representative Blake Moore (R-UT-1), along with Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV-1), Danny Davis (D-IL-07), and Chris Pappas (D-NH-1), for advancing the measure.
“This measure reflects the vital importance of promoting a culture of giving, and we thank the Committee and lead sponsor, Rep. Blake Moore along with the other bipartisan leaders of Reps. Carol Miller, Danny Davis, and Chris Pappas, for championing this effort that empowers generosity and strengthens nonprofit and faith-based organizations. We look forward to expanding this giving incentive as the process continues.”
The Charitable Giving Coalition supports the bipartisan Charitable Act (S.317 and H.R. 801), which would renew and expand the charitable deduction for non-itemizing taxpayers that expired at the end of 2021. The bill would increase the cap to one-third of the standard deduction (roughly $5,000 for individual and $10,000 for joint filers) and allow gifts to donor-advised funds to be eligible.