InfluenceWatch Friday
The information compiled in InfluenceWatch gives news outlets and other interested parties to use this research in future reporting on significant topics that are often overlooked by the American public.
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Further thoughts on philanthropy from The Giving Review’s “Conversations” in first half of 2025
A compilation of interesting and insightful thinking from the last six of 13 recorded discussions with experts so far this year about grantmaking and giving.
Thoughts on Philanthropy from The Giving Review’s “Conversations” in First Half of 2025
A compilation of interesting and insightful thinking from the first seven of 13 recorded discussions with various experts so far this year about grantmaking and giving.
Taxing the Investment Income of Foundations Is Consistent with Good Tax Principles, but Fixes to OBBB Plan Are in Order
The philanthropy community was up in arms that the House’s One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) would increase taxes on the net investment income of private foundations by as much as…
A Conversation with IPS’s Helen Flannery and OSU’s Brian Mittendorf (Part 1 of 2)
The think-tank fellow and accounting professor talk to Michael E. Hartmann about their research and writing on donor-advised funds (DAFs) in general and why they’re controversial—along with different kinds of…
A Conversation with IPS’s Helen Flannery and OSU’s Brian Mittendorf (Part 2 of 2)
The think-tank fellow and accounting professor discuss ways to think about any potential legal and regulatory reforms of donor-advised funds.
Who Paid for That? The Problem with Analyzing Federal Grants
Activists both inside and outside the administration are highlighting government spending for the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to recommend eliminating. But some of the commentary hasn’t been quite right,…
Foreign Agents and American Nonprofits
Casey Michel’s book explores, among other things, the growing problem of foreign funding of U.S. nonprofits in order to exert political influence. Addressing this issue might be the best initial…
Updated List of Various Ideas to Reform Philanthropy and the Nonprofit Sector
During the past several years, The Giving Review has tried to conscientiously track contemplated or proposed ideas to reform philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. Again acknowledging its partiality and anticipating…
InfluenceWatch Friday
The information compiled in InfluenceWatch gives news outlets and other interested parties to use this research in future reporting on significant topics that are often overlooked by the American public.