Council on Foundations, Inc.
Project Title
For support of a public education campaign on the societal value of nonprofit organizations
Date
Sep. 07, 2017
Duration
12 months
Description
With single-party control of the U.S. executive and legislative branches, many people consider comprehensive tax reform to finally be in reach. However, policymakers from across the political spectrum continue to disagree on numerous aspects of tax reform. One of the many points of contention is the charitable contribution deduction, which incentivizes taxpayers to support nonprofit organizations that are improving their communities. Council on Foundations has been working with allies in the social sector to educate policymakers on the importance of federal policy reforms that do not diminish the positive impact that nonprofits have on society. With Corporation support, Council on Foundations, Independent Sector, and Philanthropy Roundtable will educate policymakers and community leaders on the societal value of nonprofit organizations, as well as advocate for the preservation of the charitable deduction.