Georgia�s public colleges would no longer have to disclose their private contributions under a bill approved by the state House Thursday.: "Georgia�s public colleges would no longer have to disclose their private contributions under a bill approved by the state House Thursday.
Lawmakers voted 129-to-30 to exempt donors from the state�s open records laws. The exemption means public colleges and universities would not be required to say who gives them money or how much."
Monday, March 07, 2005
Senator sees no conflict in probe
Senator sees no conflict in probe: "Senator sees no conflict in probe
Panel's vice chair got Indian funds
Jon Kamman
The Arizona Republic
Mar. 7, 2005 12:00 AM
The vice chairman of the U.S. Senate committee investigating an Indian lobbying scandal said he sees no conflict of interest in participating in the probe despite having received $47,000 in political support from interests connected with the man at the center of the case.
'Not at all,' said Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D. 'I'm very interested in finding out what the truth is with respect to all of these issues.'"
Panel's vice chair got Indian funds
Jon Kamman
The Arizona Republic
Mar. 7, 2005 12:00 AM
The vice chairman of the U.S. Senate committee investigating an Indian lobbying scandal said he sees no conflict of interest in participating in the probe despite having received $47,000 in political support from interests connected with the man at the center of the case.
'Not at all,' said Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D. 'I'm very interested in finding out what the truth is with respect to all of these issues.'"
The Harvard Crimson Online :: News Harvard Leads in Donations
The Harvard Crimson Online :: News
Harvard Leads in Donations
University reels in more than $500 million; Yale places distant 9th
By NICHOLAS M. CIARELLI
Crimson Staff Writer
Harvard led the nation’s universities in fundraising last year with $540.3 million in contributions, according to a RAND Corporation survey released last week.
The University, which is gearing up for a multibillion-dollar capital
Harvard Leads in Donations
University reels in more than $500 million; Yale places distant 9th
By NICHOLAS M. CIARELLI
Crimson Staff Writer
Harvard led the nation’s universities in fundraising last year with $540.3 million in contributions, according to a RAND Corporation survey released last week.
The University, which is gearing up for a multibillion-dollar capital
onPhilanthropy - Nonprofits Face Challenges from Washington
onPhilanthropy - Nonprofits Face Challenges from Washington: "Nonprofits Face Challenges from Washington
By: Rita O�Dea, 03/04/05
According to the old saying, �The only things certain are death and taxes.� However, today there is quite a bit of uncertainty with regards to taxes, especially for the nonprofit sector. There are competing opinions regarding the health of the sector in the current tax environment, and indeed, how the current tax environment will shape the health of the sector for the years ahead. In The State of Nonprofit America (Brooking Institution Press), Kirsten A. Gronberg of Indiana University and Lester M. Salamon of Johns Hopkins University identify how government affects nonprofit operations: through its spending decisions, its tax policies, its regulations, and its broader policy structure. And with tax policy as the �central economic policy focus of the Bush Administration from 2001 to 2004 with no fewer than five significant tax acts enacted,� tax policy is very important to"
By: Rita O�Dea, 03/04/05
According to the old saying, �The only things certain are death and taxes.� However, today there is quite a bit of uncertainty with regards to taxes, especially for the nonprofit sector. There are competing opinions regarding the health of the sector in the current tax environment, and indeed, how the current tax environment will shape the health of the sector for the years ahead. In The State of Nonprofit America (Brooking Institution Press), Kirsten A. Gronberg of Indiana University and Lester M. Salamon of Johns Hopkins University identify how government affects nonprofit operations: through its spending decisions, its tax policies, its regulations, and its broader policy structure. And with tax policy as the �central economic policy focus of the Bush Administration from 2001 to 2004 with no fewer than five significant tax acts enacted,� tax policy is very important to"
Chicago Tribune | Do you ever feel like giving up on giving?
Chicago Tribune | Do you ever feel like giving up on giving?: "Do you ever feel like giving up on giving?
Tsunami relief. AIDS in Africa. Girl Scout cookies. Red Cross. Salvation Army. StreetWise. Etc.
By Patrick Kampert
Tribune staff reporter
Published March 6, 2005
Maybe you can identify with Kevin Letz, who has fielded so many charitable requests in the last few months that he draws this unlikely comparison:
'Sometimes I feel that I'm hit on more than a knockout blond at a singles bar on a Friday night,' said the payroll manager from Palos Park. 'It is even happening to my children in grammar school with the countless food drives, pop-can collections, selling candy, two tsunami drives.'"
Tsunami relief. AIDS in Africa. Girl Scout cookies. Red Cross. Salvation Army. StreetWise. Etc.
By Patrick Kampert
Tribune staff reporter
Published March 6, 2005
Maybe you can identify with Kevin Letz, who has fielded so many charitable requests in the last few months that he draws this unlikely comparison:
'Sometimes I feel that I'm hit on more than a knockout blond at a singles bar on a Friday night,' said the payroll manager from Palos Park. 'It is even happening to my children in grammar school with the countless food drives, pop-can collections, selling candy, two tsunami drives.'"
Newsday.com - National News
Newsday.com - National News: "Giving trickles off
Americans are estimated to have donated nearly $1B for tsunami relief, but rate of giving has slowed
BY HENRY GILGOFF
STAFF WRITER. Staff writer Tina Susman contributed to this story.
March 7, 2005
Two months after horrifying images of the Dec. 26 tsunami spread round the world, Americans have donated $940 million to organizations responding to the disaster in southern Asia, but the pace of donations appears to have slowed.
Add medical supplies and other gifts, valued at more than $117 million, and the estimate, from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, rises to approximately $1 billion as of Feb. 25.
Gauges of non-government contributions vary, so, for example, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, a publication that tracks charities, put its estimate at $745 million, based on a Feb. 10 survey of at least 20 disaster-relief organizations. An update is expected as early as this week."
Americans are estimated to have donated nearly $1B for tsunami relief, but rate of giving has slowed
BY HENRY GILGOFF
STAFF WRITER. Staff writer Tina Susman contributed to this story.
March 7, 2005
Two months after horrifying images of the Dec. 26 tsunami spread round the world, Americans have donated $940 million to organizations responding to the disaster in southern Asia, but the pace of donations appears to have slowed.
Add medical supplies and other gifts, valued at more than $117 million, and the estimate, from the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University, rises to approximately $1 billion as of Feb. 25.
Gauges of non-government contributions vary, so, for example, the Chronicle of Philanthropy, a publication that tracks charities, put its estimate at $745 million, based on a Feb. 10 survey of at least 20 disaster-relief organizations. An update is expected as early as this week."
Crises create challenges for nonprofits - 2005-03-07
Crises create challenges for nonprofits - 2005-03-07: "Crises create challenges for nonprofits
Tracey Drury
Business First
The National Conference for Community and Justice is facing a crisis at the national level, with both financial and administrative issues that threaten the organization's future.
A report in the Feb. 17 issue of the Chronicle of Philanthropy described a dwindling endowment, the shutdown of more than one-third of the organization's 60 regional offices and the layoff of a quarter of all employees last year at the national office in New York City. Additionally, the organization's president resigned after nearly 11 years on the job amid strong criticism from some regional offices, the Chronicle reported. "
Tracey Drury
Business First
The National Conference for Community and Justice is facing a crisis at the national level, with both financial and administrative issues that threaten the organization's future.
A report in the Feb. 17 issue of the Chronicle of Philanthropy described a dwindling endowment, the shutdown of more than one-third of the organization's 60 regional offices and the layoff of a quarter of all employees last year at the national office in New York City. Additionally, the organization's president resigned after nearly 11 years on the job amid strong criticism from some regional offices, the Chronicle reported. "
The New York Times > New York Region > Democratic Donor Receives Two-Year Prison Sentence
The New York Times > New York Region > Democratic Donor Receives Two-Year Prison Sentence: "Democratic Donor Receives Two-Year Prison Sentence
By RONALD SMOTHERS
Published: March 5, 2005
EWARK, March 4 - Charles Kushner, a multimillionaire real estate executive, philanthropist and one of the top Democratic donors in the country, was sentenced on Friday to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to 18 counts of tax evasion, witness tampering and making illegal campaign donations."
By RONALD SMOTHERS
Published: March 5, 2005
EWARK, March 4 - Charles Kushner, a multimillionaire real estate executive, philanthropist and one of the top Democratic donors in the country, was sentenced on Friday to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to 18 counts of tax evasion, witness tampering and making illegal campaign donations."
Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change - newsarticle
Philanthropy Journal-Your online source for news about nonprofits, social issues, and policy change - newsarticle
While Hispanics in the Silicon Valley area may not define their activities as philanthropy, nine in 10 have participated in charitable giving and three in four have volunteered their time, a new report says.
The report, "Familia, Fé y Communidad – Giving and Volunteering among Silicon Valley Hispanics," commissioned by the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley and the Community Foundation of Silicon Valley, found that Hispanics are among the most giving groups in the area.
While Hispanics in the Silicon Valley area may not define their activities as philanthropy, nine in 10 have participated in charitable giving and three in four have volunteered their time, a new report says.
The report, "Familia, Fé y Communidad – Giving and Volunteering among Silicon Valley Hispanics," commissioned by the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley and the Community Foundation of Silicon Valley, found that Hispanics are among the most giving groups in the area.
Thursday, March 03, 2005
For eBay, charity begins at home page | Tech News on ZDNet
For eBay, charity begins at home page | Tech News on ZDNet: "For eBay, charity begins at home pageBy CNET News.com Staff, CNET News.com
Published on ZDNet News: March 3, 2005, 8:30 AM PT
E-commerce Financial Ebay Inc
eBay will donate its fees for charity-related auctions, the company said Thursday.
The program applies to auctions if the full proceeds from the deal are given away to a certified nonprofit. eBay's donation will go to the same charity, the online auction house said.
The same benefit will be available to nonprofit groups that use eBay's Giving Works platform for auctioning items. "
Published on ZDNet News: March 3, 2005, 8:30 AM PT
E-commerce Financial Ebay Inc
eBay will donate its fees for charity-related auctions, the company said Thursday.
The program applies to auctions if the full proceeds from the deal are given away to a certified nonprofit. eBay's donation will go to the same charity, the online auction house said.
The same benefit will be available to nonprofit groups that use eBay's Giving Works platform for auctioning items. "
EBay to donate some selling fees to help nonprofits - 2005-03-03 - Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal
EBay to donate some selling fees to help nonprofits - 2005-03-03 - Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal: "EBay to donate some selling fees to help nonprofits
Internet auction site eBay Inc. says it's expanding its 'charity platform' which has been used since 2000 to raise more than $40 million for nonprofit organizations through listings on the eBay Marketplace. "
Internet auction site eBay Inc. says it's expanding its 'charity platform' which has been used since 2000 to raise more than $40 million for nonprofit organizations through listings on the eBay Marketplace. "
EBay to donate some selling fees to help nonprofits - 2005-03-03 - Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal
EBay to donate some selling fees to help nonprofits - 2005-03-03 - Silicon Valley/San Jose Business Journal: "EBay to donate some selling fees to help nonprofits
Internet auction site eBay Inc. says it's expanding its 'charity platform' which has been used since 2000 to raise more than $40 million for nonprofit organizations through listings on the eBay Marketplace. "
Internet auction site eBay Inc. says it's expanding its 'charity platform' which has been used since 2000 to raise more than $40 million for nonprofit organizations through listings on the eBay Marketplace. "
briefs (washingtonpost.com)-Professional Scholarships
briefs (washingtonpost.com): "Professional Scholarships
County nonprofit organizations have until March 18 to apply for professional scholarships from the Community Foundation of the Chesapeake. Scholarships can be used to subsidize the cost of admission to this year's Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference.
Admission to the conference ranges from $595 to $795. Community Foundation of the Chesapeake will subsidize admission for up to 10 nonprofit organizations. "
County nonprofit organizations have until March 18 to apply for professional scholarships from the Community Foundation of the Chesapeake. Scholarships can be used to subsidize the cost of admission to this year's Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference.
Admission to the conference ranges from $595 to $795. Community Foundation of the Chesapeake will subsidize admission for up to 10 nonprofit organizations. "
Time Magazine Names Idealist.org Founder a ''Philanthropy Innovator''
Time Magazine Names Idealist.org Founder a ''Philanthropy Innovator'': "Press ReleaseSource: Idealist.org
Time Magazine Names Idealist.org Founder a ''Philanthropy Innovator''
Wednesday March 2, 12:53 pm ET
NYC Resident Ami Dar One of Four Nonprofit Trailblazers Profiled in March 7th Issue
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2005--The newest installment of Time Magazine's 'Innovator' series highlights men and women whose ingenuity, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to improving the lives of others have had a significant impact on their own communities and the world at large. "
Time Magazine Names Idealist.org Founder a ''Philanthropy Innovator''
Wednesday March 2, 12:53 pm ET
NYC Resident Ami Dar One of Four Nonprofit Trailblazers Profiled in March 7th Issue
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 2, 2005--The newest installment of Time Magazine's 'Innovator' series highlights men and women whose ingenuity, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to improving the lives of others have had a significant impact on their own communities and the world at large. "
The New York Times > Education > Harvard at Top of List of Donations to Colleges
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The New York Times > Education > Harvard at Top of List of Donations to Colleges: "Harvard at Top of List of Donations to Colleges
By KAREN W. ARENSON
Published: March 3, 2005
Contributions to colleges and universities rose $800 million last year, to $24.4 billion, led by Harvard and Stanford with more than $500 million each, the Council for Aid to Education reported yesterday.
The donations amounted to an increase of 3.4 percent for all colleges and universities for the year that ended June 30, 2004. After adjusting for inflation the increase amounted to only 0.7 percent."
The New York Times > Education > Harvard at Top of List of Donations to Colleges: "Harvard at Top of List of Donations to Colleges
By KAREN W. ARENSON
Published: March 3, 2005
Contributions to colleges and universities rose $800 million last year, to $24.4 billion, led by Harvard and Stanford with more than $500 million each, the Council for Aid to Education reported yesterday.
The donations amounted to an increase of 3.4 percent for all colleges and universities for the year that ended June 30, 2004. After adjusting for inflation the increase amounted to only 0.7 percent."
Herald Sun: Charles launches corporate charity [03mar05]
Herald Sun: Charles launches corporate charity [03mar05]: "
Fresh approach: Prince Charles chats with a stall owner during a walk through a fresh produce market in Melbourne.
Picture: AP
Charles launches corporate charity
03mar05
PRINCE Charles has launched a corporate volunteering charity in Melbourne modelled on the one he presides over in Britain.
The Melbourne Cares organisation with 14 founding members aims to match volunteers with business skills and experience, with the needy in the community. "
Fresh approach: Prince Charles chats with a stall owner during a walk through a fresh produce market in Melbourne.
Picture: AP
Charles launches corporate charity
03mar05
PRINCE Charles has launched a corporate volunteering charity in Melbourne modelled on the one he presides over in Britain.
The Melbourne Cares organisation with 14 founding members aims to match volunteers with business skills and experience, with the needy in the community. "
FT.com / World / Americas - Fox reveals $7.5m came from Coca-Cola Foundation
FT.com / World / Americas - Fox reveals $7.5m came from Coca-Cola Foundation: "Fox reveals $7.5m came from Coca-Cola Foundation
By Sara Silver in Mexico City
Published: March 2 2005 22:31 | Last updated: March 2 2005 22:31
Marta Sahag�n de Fox, Mexico's first lady, has revealed that the $7.5m in assets amassed by a foundation she established in the US come from a promised grant from the Coca-Cola Foundation.
The disclosure about the money, given through her US and Mexican foundations to a charitable programme run in part by Coca-Cola's Mexican foundation, followed a Financial Times article about the big donations made to Vision Mexico."
By Sara Silver in Mexico City
Published: March 2 2005 22:31 | Last updated: March 2 2005 22:31
Marta Sahag�n de Fox, Mexico's first lady, has revealed that the $7.5m in assets amassed by a foundation she established in the US come from a promised grant from the Coca-Cola Foundation.
The disclosure about the money, given through her US and Mexican foundations to a charitable programme run in part by Coca-Cola's Mexican foundation, followed a Financial Times article about the big donations made to Vision Mexico."
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: AP - Elections: Small-dollar donors had mixed impact
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: AP - Elections: Small-dollar donors had mixed impact: "Small-dollar donors had mixed impact
By SHARON THEIMER
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
WASHINGTON -- The Democratic and Republican national committees raised more money than ever from people giving $200 or less in the last election, but low-dollar donations still accounted for less than half the money the parties collected from individuals.
The Democratic National Committee saw the biggest increase in contributions from $200-and-under donors in 2003-04. It took in nearly $166 million worth, compared with about $38 million in the 2002 election cycle, a Federal Election Commission analysis released Wednesday shows."
By SHARON THEIMER
ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
WASHINGTON -- The Democratic and Republican national committees raised more money than ever from people giving $200 or less in the last election, but low-dollar donations still accounted for less than half the money the parties collected from individuals.
The Democratic National Committee saw the biggest increase in contributions from $200-and-under donors in 2003-04. It took in nearly $166 million worth, compared with about $38 million in the 2002 election cycle, a Federal Election Commission analysis released Wednesday shows."
Donations to universities hit a record $24.4 billion
Donations to universities hit a record $24.4 billion: "Donations to universities hit a record $24.4 billion
Thursday, March 03, 2005
ASSOCIATED PRESS
After two years without growth, charitable contributions to U.S. colleges and universities rose 3.4 percent last year to a record $24.4 billion, according to a report released yesterday.
The increase was driven by a 9.7 percent increase in giving from individual donors, including a 21.5 percent surge in giving by non-alumni individuals. That offset a 6.1 percent decline in giving by foundations"
Thursday, March 03, 2005
ASSOCIATED PRESS
After two years without growth, charitable contributions to U.S. colleges and universities rose 3.4 percent last year to a record $24.4 billion, according to a report released yesterday.
The increase was driven by a 9.7 percent increase in giving from individual donors, including a 21.5 percent surge in giving by non-alumni individuals. That offset a 6.1 percent decline in giving by foundations"
Canadian Jewish News YIP
Canadian Jewish News
Foundation program attracts young philanthropists
The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF) has launched a new initiative to give a group of young of young adults funds for innovative philanthropic endeavours.
The venture philanthropy program was created to involve young people from 25 to 40 in the JCF, particularly in the allocations process. The group was given a wide-ranging mandate to find alternative projects that might not be funded through traditional means and to invest in them. The “return” would be improved quality of life for the beneficiaries.
Rather than advertise for grant proposals, the foundation decided to tap into group members’ personal experiences for ideas
Foundation program attracts young philanthropists
The Jewish Community Foundation of Montreal (JCF) has launched a new initiative to give a group of young of young adults funds for innovative philanthropic endeavours.
The venture philanthropy program was created to involve young people from 25 to 40 in the JCF, particularly in the allocations process. The group was given a wide-ranging mandate to find alternative projects that might not be funded through traditional means and to invest in them. The “return” would be improved quality of life for the beneficiaries.
Rather than advertise for grant proposals, the foundation decided to tap into group members’ personal experiences for ideas
Professional Fundraising -Charity wristbands could be in breach of safety rules
Professional Fundraising: "Charity wristbands could be in breach of safety rules
Charity wristbands have come under fire for potentially contravening health and safety regulations after a school in Wales banned them.
The wristbands first appeared in 2004 to support American cyclist Lance Armstrong's Foundation for its 'LiveStrong' appeal - these first ones bright yellow. "
Charity wristbands have come under fire for potentially contravening health and safety regulations after a school in Wales banned them.
The wristbands first appeared in 2004 to support American cyclist Lance Armstrong's Foundation for its 'LiveStrong' appeal - these first ones bright yellow. "
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Global Philanthropy Forum-See and hear the 2005 Conference On Borderless Giving LIVE through our internet broadcast.
Global Philanthropy Forum: "See and hear the 2005 Conference On Borderless Giving LIVE through our internet broadcast.
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IRS to focus on executives' tax returns -- WSJ - Mar. 2, 2005
IRS to focus on executives' tax returns -- WSJ - Mar. 2, 2005: "IRS said to focus on executives
WSJ: Scrutiny added after pilot program turned up significant problems.
March 2, 2005: 7:51 AM EST
WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service has begun routinely looking at tax returns of executives at hundreds of big U.S. corporations, after a pilot program covering two dozen companies turned up significant problems, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
The initiative is part of a broader IRS focus on the well-to-do, including highly compensated executives, entrepreneurs and others, after years of relative neglect of those groups. The IRS is also extending its scrutiny to executives of big charities and other nonprofits. "
WSJ: Scrutiny added after pilot program turned up significant problems.
March 2, 2005: 7:51 AM EST
WASHINGTON - The Internal Revenue Service has begun routinely looking at tax returns of executives at hundreds of big U.S. corporations, after a pilot program covering two dozen companies turned up significant problems, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.
The initiative is part of a broader IRS focus on the well-to-do, including highly compensated executives, entrepreneurs and others, after years of relative neglect of those groups. The IRS is also extending its scrutiny to executives of big charities and other nonprofits. "
The Chronicle Online - Alumni giving rates rise across schools
The Chronicle Online - Alumni giving rates rise across schools: "Alumni giving rates rise across schools
by Tracy Ke
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As a young institution with a relatively modest endowment, Duke is always hoping its alumni stay happy�especially the folks in the Development Office.
The amount alumni give to the Duke Annual Fund and other restricted funds has grown steadily over the past six or seven years, but the percentage of alumni who participate has been inconsistent."
by Tracy Ke
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As a young institution with a relatively modest endowment, Duke is always hoping its alumni stay happy�especially the folks in the Development Office.
The amount alumni give to the Duke Annual Fund and other restricted funds has grown steadily over the past six or seven years, but the percentage of alumni who participate has been inconsistent."
El Paso Times Local news-"Area women's aid groups given $40,000
El Paso Times Local news: "Area women's aid groups given $40,000
Diana Washington Valdez
El Paso Times
Emerging and established border organizations that help girls and women who are victims of violence, have lost their jobs or are just getting started in life are among the nonprofit groups that got grants from the Frontera Focused Women's Fund in El Paso.
The fund granted a total of $40,000 for its first funding cycle, with half the money raised by the foundation remaining in El Paso.
'We are dedicated to increasing resources, expanding opportunities and promoting positive social change for women and girls from Las Cruces to Brownsville within 67 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border,' Chris Worley, the foundation's executive director, said. 'The priority for this funding cycle was the prevention of violence against girls and women.'"
Diana Washington Valdez
El Paso Times
Emerging and established border organizations that help girls and women who are victims of violence, have lost their jobs or are just getting started in life are among the nonprofit groups that got grants from the Frontera Focused Women's Fund in El Paso.
The fund granted a total of $40,000 for its first funding cycle, with half the money raised by the foundation remaining in El Paso.
'We are dedicated to increasing resources, expanding opportunities and promoting positive social change for women and girls from Las Cruces to Brownsville within 67 miles north of the U.S.-Mexico border,' Chris Worley, the foundation's executive director, said. 'The priority for this funding cycle was the prevention of violence against girls and women.'"
USATODAY.com - Non-profit reforms aim for tougher penalties
USATODAY.com - Non-profit reforms aim for tougher penalties: "Non-profit reforms aim for tougher penalties
By Edward Iwata, USA TODAY
The non-profit sector � troubled by financial scandals in recent years � could face tougher regulation if Congress likes the sweeping reforms called for Tuesday by charity watchdogs and the head of the Senate Finance Committee."
By Edward Iwata, USA TODAY
The non-profit sector � troubled by financial scandals in recent years � could face tougher regulation if Congress likes the sweeping reforms called for Tuesday by charity watchdogs and the head of the Senate Finance Committee."
The Chronicle, 3/2/2005: Bush Administration Will Not Ask Congress to Pass a Giving Incentive Many Charities Sought
The Chronicle, 3/2/2005: Bush Administration Will Not Ask Congress to Pass a Giving Incentive Many Charities Sought: "Bush Administration Will Not Ask Congress to Pass a Giving Incentive Many Charities Sought
By Grant Williams
The Bush administration no longer supports legislation that would provide a charitable deduction to people who do not itemize their deductions on their tax returns because it decided Congress was 'not going to budge,' according to the White House.
About 70 percent of taxpayers currently do not itemize. Many charities have long been lobbying Congress to allow those taxpayers to deduct their charitable gifts because they expect that such a change would significantly increase donations to charity."
By Grant Williams
The Bush administration no longer supports legislation that would provide a charitable deduction to people who do not itemize their deductions on their tax returns because it decided Congress was 'not going to budge,' according to the White House.
About 70 percent of taxpayers currently do not itemize. Many charities have long been lobbying Congress to allow those taxpayers to deduct their charitable gifts because they expect that such a change would significantly increase donations to charity."
Bush pushes his faith initiative - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - March 02, 2005
Bush pushes his faith initiative - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - March 02, 2005: "Bush pushes his faith initiative
By James G. Lakely
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
President Bush yesterday called for the expansion of his multibillion-dollar faith-based initiative, urging Congress to increase funding and pass 'one of the tests of character for America"
By James G. Lakely
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
President Bush yesterday called for the expansion of his multibillion-dollar faith-based initiative, urging Congress to increase funding and pass 'one of the tests of character for America"
Bush Says Faith Should Figure in Charity Jobs
Bush Says Faith Should Figure in Charity Jobs: "Bush Says Faith Should Figure in Charity Jobs
The House will vote on a measure that would allow religious groups that receive federal grants to consider an applicant's beliefs.
By Peter Wallsten and Tom Hamburger, Times Staff Writer
WASHINGTON � President Bush on Tuesday threatened to impose controversial new policies to let federally funded religious charities make hiring decisions based on the religious beliefs of potential employees.
Calling for an expansion of his faith-based initiative, Bush said that if Congress did not vote for the changes in hiring law this year, he would consider doing it himself through 'executive action.' Administration officials later said it remained unclear what powers the president had to affect hiring laws through executive order."
The House will vote on a measure that would allow religious groups that receive federal grants to consider an applicant's beliefs.
By Peter Wallsten and Tom Hamburger, Times Staff Writer
WASHINGTON � President Bush on Tuesday threatened to impose controversial new policies to let federally funded religious charities make hiring decisions based on the religious beliefs of potential employees.
Calling for an expansion of his faith-based initiative, Bush said that if Congress did not vote for the changes in hiring law this year, he would consider doing it himself through 'executive action.' Administration officials later said it remained unclear what powers the president had to affect hiring laws through executive order."
Bush keeps faith with religious charity grants - World - www.smh.com.au
Bush keeps faith with religious charity grants - World - www.smh.com.au: "Bush keeps faith with religious charity grants
March 3, 2005
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Practising what he preaches ... George Bush tells religious groups at a conference in Washington that they can seek government money for social programs as long as their services are available to everyone.
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The US President, George Bush, has announced that his Administration awarded $US2 billion ($2.5 billion) in grants last year to religious charities as part of his 'faith-based initiative'.
The White House believes it is the most money the Government has given in one year to such charities."
March 3, 2005
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The US President, George Bush, has announced that his Administration awarded $US2 billion ($2.5 billion) in grants last year to religious charities as part of his 'faith-based initiative'.
The White House believes it is the most money the Government has given in one year to such charities."
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