Amy Klobuchar and Other Democrats Push $50 Billion Aid Package for Nonprofits
The goal of the measure is to prevent job losses at thousands of nonprofits as demand for services rises but budgets are strained.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Nonprofits Hail Antipoverty Measures and $1 Billion for AmeriCorps in New Stimulus Measure
The legislation could help relieve the burden on nonprofits and foundations to serve the neediest, but charity advocates were frustrated that no new tax breaks for charity donors were included.
By Michael Theis and dan.parks
Stimulus Bill Would Make Some Large Nonprofits Eligible for Forgivable Loans
The $1.9 trillion stimulus package passed by the House also would extend and expand help for nonprofits that self-insure unemployment benefits and would provide aid that could help many nonprofits that receive contracts from state and local governments.
By dan.parks
Contributor
National Service Advocates Hope for Expansion Under Biden Administration
In January, the Biden administration issued an executive order to direct federal agencies to develop plans for a Public Health Job Corps that would be modeled on AmeriCorp’s disaster-focused FEMA Corps program and would be administered under AmeriCorps’ National Civilian Conservation Corps program.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Working With Local Government Leaders Is the Right Path for Philanthropy
Foundations can serve as a neutral host in gathering key players from around a region and also fund research that drives decisions and builds support for projects.
Donor-Advised-Fund Claims Spark Pushback From Critics
Fidelity’s announced last week that its donors directed $9.1 billion to charity last year; still, critics say donor-advised-fund sponsors exaggerated how much money is actually flowing to working charities.
By Alex Daniels
Senior Editor, Foundations
Philanthropic giving can never match the power and purse strings of the federal government to address centuries of systemic racism. But we can insist that the Biden administration and Congress rise to the task.
By John H. Jackson
Contributor
Philanthropy Should Join Forces With Mayors to Tackle the Nation’s Multiple Crises
Innovative city programs offer grant makers the breadth and scale they are looking for to tackle racial injustice, climate change, and other challenges.
By Anil Hurkadli
Contributor
Midsize Charities Sidelined by Changes to Paycheck Protection Program
Hundreds of nonprofits that received a PPP loan in the first round are now trying to figure out how — if at all — they can get federal funds from the second round of the stimulus now that they exceed the loan program’s employee cap.
By Michael Theis
Contributor
Philanthropy Should Work With Biden to Declare Détente in the Education Wars
It’s time to redefine what constitutes education success and develop programs that provide multiple routes for acquiring the knowledge and connections that lead to good jobs and careers.
By Bruno V. Manno
Contributor
Foundations Focus Their Attentions on Saving Democracy
Many of the major U.S. nonprofits and philanthropies that provided funding to help safeguard the 2020 elections plan to keep the money flowing, reports Glenn Gamboa, an Associated Press reporter who is part of a new Chronicle-AP partnership.
By Glenn Gamboa
Associated Press
The leaders of 65 conservative-leaning philanthropy organizations have urged Congress to reject tax proposals intended to speed up distributions from foundations and donor-advised funds.
By dan.parks
Contributor
Nonprofit Advocates See Hope for Legislation on Tax Deductions and More
Nonprofit advocates are optimistic that the Biden administration and new leaders in the Senate will extend a law allowing all taxpayers to itemize their charitable deductions, and perhaps other policy changes helpful to nonprofits.
By dan.parks and MICHAEL THEIS
Philanthropy’s Inauguration March: What the Real Work of Protecting Democracy Demands Now
Not since Watergate has our nation faced such a significant opportunity — or, indeed, an imperative — to remake our system of government. The next few years will be a make-or-break moment that will shape how the American people regard their democracy.
By Joe Goldman
Contributor
We Need to Fix Problematic Charitable Giving Laws. The Biden Administration Can Help.
It’s time to overhaul tax laws that favor wealthy white donors, encourage delayed giving, and fail to prevent nonprofit fraud and abuse.
By Roger Colinvaux
Contributor
Nonprofits Would Be Eligible for New Federal Aid Under Biden Stimulus Plan
The measure also contains numerous provisions that would relieve the burden on nonprofits crushed by soaring demand from Americans in need of food, housing, and other basic necessities.
By dan.parks
Contributor