FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Charitable Giving and Nonprofit Trends

Original title: EXAMINING CHARITABLE GIVING AND TRENDS IN THE NONPROFIT SECTOR

January 1, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing provides a record of expert testimony and stakeholder input that informs potential future federal tax policy and regulatory changes affecting how nonprofits operate and how charitable donations are incentivized.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Nonprofit organizations

These organizations are subject to federal tax policies and regulations discussed during the hearing.

Charitable donors

Donors are affected by tax incentives and policies that influence the deductibility and structure of charitable contributions.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2024.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2022 U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing examining the state of charitable giving and the in the United States. It includes opening statements from Senators and testimony from experts regarding , tax policy, and the economic role of nonprofits.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on March 17, 2022, by the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance.
The session focused on examining current trends in charitable giving and the broader nonprofit sector.
Four expert witnesses provided testimony: Daniel Cardinali, Susannah Morgan, Dr. Una Osili, and Dr. C. Eugene Steuerle.
The record includes written statements and responses to follow-up questions from the witnesses.
Numerous organizations submitted communications for the record, including the American Heart Association, YMCA of the USA, and the Girl Scouts of the USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to gather information and expert perspectives on the current state of charitable giving and trends affecting the in the U.S.

Who testified at this hearing?

The witnesses included Daniel Cardinali (Independent Sector), Susannah Morgan (Oregon Food Bank), Dr. Una Osili (Lilly Family School of ), and Dr. C. Eugene Steuerle (Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center).

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Broad Stakeholder Engagement

The hearing record includes a high volume of submissions from diverse nonprofit sectors, indicating a wide-reaching interest in federal tax policy regarding charitable giving.

Senate Finance Committee American Heart Association YMCA of the USA

Connected Entities

personDaniel Cardinali“CEO of Independent Sector”Map →

personRon Wyden“Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee”Map →

personC. Eugene Steuerle“Co-founder of Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center”Map →

personSusannah Morgan“CEO of Oregon Food Bank”Map →

personJames Lankford“U.S. Senator from Oklahoma”Map →

personUna Osili“Associate Dean at Lilly Family School of Philanthropy”Map →

organizationSenate Finance Committee“Congressional committee overseeing tax and revenue policy”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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