Report: Estimating Effects on Charitable Giving https://philanthropy.indianapolis.iu.edu/news-events/news/_news/2026/less-charitable-giving-more-givers-likely-with-obbb-tax-changes-compared-to-previous-law-study-finds.html The Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy study presented by CCS Fundraising found that overall H.R.1 is expected to lower total charitable...
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Federal tax policy is shifting — and that shift could reduce charitable giving by $5 to $7 billion annually, according to recent projections. That’s a number worth paying attention to....
As your 2026 fundraising and donor stewardship efforts begin in earnest, it’s worth focusing on developing specific strategies for high-income and affluent donors on one hand, and entry-level donors on...
It’s a new year, and it is not lost on estate planning attorneys, financial advisors, and CPAs that the dawn of 2026 brings several changes to tax laws that could...
As you plan your charitable contributions in the weeks ahead, please note the following important information for year-end gifts and grants. Grants from your Donor Advised Fund Please submit all...