US Policy Archives

April 20, 2021

Get Rid of the Loophole of Anonymity for Political Donors in the US

By Renee Irvin. Transparency is important in politics: voters need to know who's paying for the policy agenda-setting, the TV and radio ads, and so on. The ever-growing concentration of... More

April 19, 2021

Releasing “Parked Wealth” from Foundations & Donor Advised Funds

By Michael D. Layton. A controversial issue in the US is the distribution of philanthropic assets. In light of the inter-related crises that the nation is facing – public health,... More

April 18, 2021

One Tax Suggestion & Three Rule Changes to Increase Donations in the US

By Patrick Rooney. Charitable giving by households in the US has effectively flat-lined at about 2% of personal disposable income. COVID-19 aside, real incomes and wealth have grown for decades, and,... More

April 18, 2021

Restore the Tax Incentive for Americans to Donate

By Mark Hager. The US tax code gives individuals a choice between either itemizing their outlays – including charitable donations – that can be deducted from their taxable income, or... More