US Policy

November 26, 2022

Philanthropy Trends: Is Canadian Philanthropy Distinct from That in the US?

Philanthropy Trends: Is Canadian Philanthropy Distinct from That in the US?

By Susan D. Phillips. A recent report, "Philanthropy 1992–2022: What difference can 30 years make?", looks at how things have changed in charitable giving and philanthropy in the US. Mega-donors... More

April 20, 2021

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

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

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

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

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