Philanthropy Roundtable
Project Title
In Support of the Philanthropic Freedom Initiative
Date
Mar. 05, 2026
Duration
24 months
Description
Founded in 1991, Philanthropy Roundtable is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to protecting philanthropic freedom and promoting excellence in giving. As a trusted center-right resource on Capitol Hill, they play a key role in policy discussions regarding the philanthropic sector. In 2025 and with Carnegie support, the roundtable launched the Federal Tax Initiative (FTI), a coordinated campaign that educates Congress about the essential role philanthropy plays in society and makes the case for eliminating harmful tax increases on private foundations. Building on this success, the roundtable aims to expand FTI to educate lawmakers on philanthropy’s impact, publish original research such as the “Philanthropic Freedom Index,” launch targeted communications campaigns, and engage with federal and state agencies to address restrictive regulations. With renewed Carnegie support, Philanthropy RoundTable will strengthen its policy and government affairs capacity, amplifying its efforts to address federal and state-level policy challenges, and elevate the vital role philanthropy plays in strengthening civil society.
Project Title
In support of the Federal Tax Initiative
Date
Mar. 06, 2025
Duration
12 months
Description
Founded in 1991, the Philanthropy Roundtable works to protect philanthropic freedom and promote excellence in giving. As a trusted resource on Capitol Hill, they play a key role in policy discussions. With the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) set to expire, lawmakers will seek new revenue sources, putting philanthropy’s tax-exempt status at risk. A Corporation grant will support the Roundtable’s Federal Tax Initiative (FTI) to strengthen its policy and government affairs capacity. The FTI will educate lawmakers on philanthropy’s impact, and why foundations are critical to serving those in need; publish original research; launch a targeted communications campaign, and engage with key federal agencies to address pending IRS regulations.
Project Title
For the Almanac of American Philanthropy, a compilation of the greatest achievements of American philanthropy
Date
Jun. 06, 2013
Duration
10 months
Project Title
Toward 2008 membership support
Date
Sep. 11, 2008
Duration
12 months
Project Title
Toward 2007 membership support
Date
Sep. 27, 2007
Duration
12 months
Project Title
Toward 2006 membership support
Date
Sep. 28, 2006
Duration
12 months
Project Title
Toward 2005 membership support
Date
Sep. 29, 2005
Duration
12 months
Project Title
Toward membership support in 2004
Date
Apr. 08, 2004
Duration
12 months