Promise and Peril: Philanthropy at the Precipice
To rebuild trust in philanthropy, we need to quicken the flow of philanthropic funds, make the tax code fairer, and broaden public support.
Philanthropy
Excessive Wealth Has Run Amok—This Must Stop
Excessive wealth concentration is corroding our lives, society, and democracy. It's time to change public policy to tackle it.
New Poll Shows Support for Charity Reform Across the Political Spectrum
There's surprising, cross-partisan consensus on the current state of charitable giving and the incentives our tax system provides to donors.
Foundation-to-DAF Conversions: Is It a Thing?
Foundation-to-DAF conversions make up only about 5 percent of all dissolving foundations, but they represent a much larger portion of the dollars.
Koch Industries and the Attack on Regulation
The U.S. Supreme Court could strike a serious blow against the legitimacy of the federal executive branch and corporate accountability.
Ranting Billionaire Makes Unwitting Case for Charity Reform
Like a blind squirrel finding a nut, Bill Ackman’s antics reveal a huge flaw in donor-advised fund regulation.
Donor-Advised Funds Now Consume a Quarter of Individual Charitable Giving
The National Philanthropic Trust’s latest report on DAFs reveals just how rapidly they’re growing.
Say Hello to The Charity Reformer
The first edition of a new Inequality.org newsletter focused on transforming philanthropy for our common good.
Revealing the True Cost of Billionaire Philanthropy
How the ultra-wealthy use charitable giving to avoid taxes and exert influence — while ordinary taxpayers foot the bill.