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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Charitable Giving and Nonprofit Trends
Record date · January 1, 2024
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What This Bill Does
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.
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 It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
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.
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.
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- Numerous organizations submitted communications for the record, including the American Heart Association, YMCA of the USA, and the Girl Scouts of the USA.
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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.
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