Philanthropic Freedom

Protecting Your Freedom to Give

All Americans—no matter their politics, race, religion or class—should have the freedom to give to the causes and communities they care about most. That’s exactly why we’re lifting up the voices of everyday Americans who serve alongside amazing charities.

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News

    • Donor Privacy
    • September 13, 2023

    McGuigan in The Hill: Lawmakers Risk Harming U.S. Charities, Violating Americans’ Privacy Amid Investigations of Foreign Influence

    by Philanthropy Roundtable
    • Donor Privacy
    • September 13, 2023

    Preserving Philanthropic Freedom: Nonprofits, Donor Privacy and Political Engagement

    by Jack Salmon
    • Donor Privacy
    • September 7, 2023

    Philanthropy Roundtable Submits Response to House Ways and Means Committee Inquiry

    by Cameron Gambini
    • Sector Regulation
    • September 6, 2023

    Philanthropy Roundtable Urges Supreme Court to Overrule Unconstitutional Tax on Wealth

    by Jack Salmon
    • Donor Privacy
    • August 9, 2023

    Congressional “Ethics” Bill Threatens to Harm Charitable Sector

    by Patterson Sheehan
  • All Americans should be free to give to causes they care about

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Policy Research & Analysis

The Roundtable’s policy team has decades of experience in government relations on the federal and state levels. The team is actively building coalitions, educating government officials, advocating for philanthropic freedom and defending against efforts to restrict charitable giving.

    • Research
    • September 13, 2023

    Donor Disclosure Means Less for Charities and Those They Serve

    by Jack Salmon
    • Research
    • July 24, 2023

    Decoding the Public Support Test: How the IRS Distinguishes Public Charities from Private Foundations

    by Jack Salmon
    • Research
    • June 15, 2023

    Taxing Unrealized Gains Is Unconstitutional: Moore v. United States

    by Jack Salmon
    • Research
    • March 30, 2023

    Protecting Donor Intent Protects Giving

    by Jack Salmon
    • Research
    • January 31, 2023

    The 50-State Index of Charity Regulations

    by Wayne Winegarden, Ph.D.
    • Research
    • December 1, 2022

    When Philanthropy Comes Under Attack: What the Resurgence of Populism Means for Charitable Organizations

    by Elizabeth McGuigan
    • Research
    • November 2, 2022

    Policy Philanthropy and Its Key Role in Civil Society

    by David Bass, Elizabeth McGuigan
    • Research
    • July 21, 2022

    Wealth Tax Proposals Threaten Philanthropy

    by Elizabeth McGuigan
    • Research
    • May 24, 2022

    Unheralded Generosity: A 50-State Look at Anonymous Giving

    by Elizabeth McGuigan

Key Issues

  • Donor Privacy

    Donor privacy is a part of our nation’s long-standing tradition of philanthropic freedom and is protected under the Constitution. The freedom to give privately helps enable our vibrant and diverse charitable culture that benefits all Americans.
  • Sector Regulation

    The proper way to regulate the charitable sector is with strategic oversight that is specific to an evidence-based need. Arbitrary rules and unnecessary mandates, ultimately, harm those who rely on charity the most by restricting overall giving and diverting resources away from helping those in need.
  • Donor-Advised Funds

    These charitable giving accounts are popular and effective vehicles that allow donors to support a wide variety of charitable causes. These funds are accessible to all Americans. They provide flexibility for givers to respond to crises quickly and give strategically over the long-term.