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Legislative Issue Papers

In addition to educating your lawmakers about organized philanthropy and the work of your foundation, it is important to discuss current legislation impacting philanthropy. Listed below are links to Council on Foundations' issue papers. These papers, which will be updated as the legislative environment changes, provide background information on the legislative priorities of the philanthropic sector.

IRA Charitable Rollover Issue Paper [pdf] (New)
Improvements to Charitable Provisions in the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA) [pdf] (New)

PPA Clarification Attachment [pdf] (New)

Simplification of the Private Foundation Excise Tax [pdf] (New)
Congressional Philanthropy Caucus [pdf] (New)
Enhanced Deduction for Food Donations to Indian Tribes [pdf]
Extend Deductions for Contributions of Qualified Conservation Property [pdf]