
Washington’s new 9.9% income tax introduces a charitable deduction under §309, limited to $100,000 per year, which can shave up to $9,900 off a taxpayer’s liability. The deduction mirrors federal IRC §170 gifts, but its cap means high‑income earners must look beyond it. Strategies that lower federal adjusted gross income—such as donor‑advised funds, charitable remainder trusts, and qualified charitable distributions—provide a double‑dip advantage by reducing the base for Washington’s tax. A pre‑2028 window lets taxpayers front‑load large gifts to capture federal benefits before the state tax takes effect.

The latest Fundraising Tip of the Week reminds nonprofits that board members should be active partners, not occasional attendees. Limiting board involvement to formal meetings forfeits valuable networks, insights, and influence. Effective boards stay connected, curious, and contribute continuously to...

GiveWell revisited its long‑standing vitamin A supplementation program, scrutinizing decades‑old trial data and new research to refine impact estimates. While classic randomized trials reported a 19% drop in child mortality, the organization now estimates a more modest 1%‑11% reduction in...

The latest Fundraising Tip of the Week advises nonprofits to eliminate payment friction when promoting matching gifts. Many organizations limit donors to credit‑card transactions, ignoring alternatives like donor‑advised funds, checks, or cash. By offering multiple payment methods, charities can keep...

Foundations traditionally favor program‑restricted grants, believing they ensure measurable impact, but this practice fuels a nonprofit starvation cycle by underfunding essential operating costs. Research shows a 17‑percentage‑point gap between actual indirect costs and what donors reimburse, translating to roughly $340,000...

The March 2026 edition of the "Why Philanthropy Matters" newsletter (issue #39) was released, offering bite‑size chapters that explore philanthropy’s long history to help readers apply past lessons to future impact. The issue links to a web‑based version and highlights...

The European Research Network on Philanthropy (ERNOP) launched its flagship "Philanthropy in Europe" report via a live webinar moderated by Rhodri Davies. The study offers the first comprehensive, cross‑national comparison of charitable giving across more than 30 European countries. It...

In February, Glen Galaich, president of the Stupski Foundation, posted a Substack response to Tyler Austin Harper’s Atlantic article that warned about the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s outsized sway over humanities scholarship. Galaich initially praised Harper’s insight, calling it a...

The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation announced it has surpassed $100 million in charitable contributions, becoming the fourth professional sports organization and the youngest MLB franchise to reach that level. In 2025 the foundation raised a record $13.2 million and distributed $7.2 million to nonprofits...

The essay revisits Walter Berns' arguments about virtue, decency, and free expression to propose a radical rethink of philanthropy’s tax‑exempt framework. It highlights historic NEA controversies over taxpayer‑funded avant‑garde art and contrasts them with today’s massive private grants, such as...