Donor Advised Funds (DAF) attracted an unprecedented surge of 2019 philanthropy. More and more individuals—at all giving levels–used this efficient vehicle to advance their philanthropy last year. When DAFs first gained traction, many nonprofits and prognosticators feared their advent would result in fewer and smaller distributions. However, since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of
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Recently, while reviewing the trends in philanthropy and giving among the various not-for-profit sectors, the broad faith-based category (categorized as "Religion" by Giving USA) caught our eye, and revealed several thoughtful takeaways.
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In today's world, a growing concern is stirring regarding the idea that philanthropy - the concept of charitable giving to support nonprofit organizations and, in turn, people - is detrimental to our society.
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Giving USA's 2018 report, The Data on Donor-Advised Funds, provides new insights into the impact donor-advised funds have on philanthropy.
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Giving USA Foundation has released its highly anticipated annual report on giving, and 2017 was the most charitable year yet.
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It's a fact - college tuitions at 4-year private institutions across this country have increased at a fierce pace! The average annual increase in college tuition from 1980-2014 grew by nearly 260% compared to an approximate 120% increase in all consumer items.
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With the passing of the nation's first major tax overhaul in over 30 years, now is a good time to examine what the Tax Reform and Jobs Act of 2017 means for charitable organizations.
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