Author

Jack Salmon

Visiting Fellow

Jack Salmon is the visiting fellow at Philanthropy Roundtable. He supports the Policy and Government Affairs team with research, commentary and analysis on issues facing the charitable sector and philanthropic freedom. His research and commentary have been featured in a variety of outlets, including The Hill, Business Insider, RealClearPolicy and National Review.

He is currently a research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, focusing on economic and fiscal policy, with an emphasis on federal budgets, taxation, economic growth, and institutional analysis. He previously served as Director of Policy at the Roundtable, and as program manager and researcher at the Mercatus Center. Originally from the U.K., Jack graduated from King’s College London in 2015 with a Master of Arts in political economy.

Authored by Jack Salmon

    • June 12, 2026

    Introducing the Free to Give Index: Grading Every State on Philanthropic Freedom

    • June 11, 2026

    Free to Give: A State-by-State Regulatory Index

    • May 29, 2026

    Protected: The Adverse Impact of Capital Gains Taxes on Philanthropy: A Case Study of Washington’s 2022 Capital Gains Tax

    • August 20, 2025

    Why Nonprofits Must Reclaim Their Independence

    • August 20, 2025

    How Government Funding Compromises Nonprofit Independence

    • May 15, 2025

    Budget Reconciliation Bill Targets Private Foundations

    • March 13, 2025

    The Power of Donor-Advised Funds: Trends and Transformative Impact

    • March 13, 2025

    Donor-Advised Funds: Payout Trends, Inactivity Policies, and Accessibility