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-Advised Funds
    • December 10, 2024

    Innovating Altruism: How DAFs Are Transforming Charitable Giving

    by Jack Salmon
    • Sector Regulation
    • December 5, 2024

    Dispelling Myths: The Truth Behind the Growth of the Nonprofit Sector 

    by Patterson Tanner
    • Free to Give
    • December 4, 2024

    Better Together: Empowering Parents and Keeping Families Together  

    by Patterson Tanner
    • Sector Regulation
    • November 25, 2024

    The Impact of Corporate Tax Policies on Charitable Giving 

    by Patterson Tanner
    • Philanthropic Freedom
    • November 22, 2024

    Christie Herrera on DonorsTrust Webinar: Taxes, Philanthropy and Donor Intent in the Next Administration 

    by Philanthropy Roundtable
    • Sector Regulation
    • October 28, 2024

    West Bank Sanctions Implicate U.S. Donors’ Activities 

    by Elizabeth McGuigan
    • Sector Regulation
    • October 24, 2024

    Growth of the Nonprofit Sector: Research Shows Increase in Social Services, Decline in Political Activity 

    by Philanthropy Roundtable
  • 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
    • November 22, 2024

    Corporate Taxes and Charitable Giving: Why Raising Corporate Taxes Would Harm Philanthropy

    by Jack Salmon
    • Research
    • September 30, 2024

    Growth of the Nonprofit Sector: More Charities, Better Solutions

    by Jack Salmon, Patterson Tanner
    • Research
    • August 22, 2024

    From Insight to Impact: Examining Proposed Tax Changes for Nonprofits

    by Jack Salmon
    • Research
    • June 5, 2024

    How Tax Policy Affects Charitable Giving

    by Jack Salmon
    • Research
    • May 2, 2024

    What Higher Foundation Payout Rules Would Mean for Charities

    by Jack Salmon
    • Research
    • March 6, 2024

    When Private Foundations Give Through DAFs: Exploring the How and Why of This Practice

    by Jack Salmon
    • Research
    • November 16, 2023

    Private Foundations and the 5 Percent Payout Rule

    by Jack Salmon

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.