I am writing to express my deep concern that the tax legislation advancing in Congress will harm nonprofit organizations across the nation that are working to improve lives and strengthen communities. As the tax package moves forward, I urge you to remove harmful provisions that undermine the work of nonprofits and to instead bolster support for these vital institutions.
In particular, I urge you to:
- OPPOSE limits on charitable donations by individuals or corporations. These proposals discourage charitable donations made by corporations and individuals, ultimately leaving nonprofit organizations with fewer resources to serve their community.
- SUPPORT and EXPAND tax incentives for charitable giving. The tax bill includes a provision to create a non-itemizer tax incentive for charitable donations to nonprofit organizations. Congress should fully expand this provision, as proposed in the bipartisan Charitable Act, introduced by Sen. Lankford (R-OK), Sen. Coons (D-DE), Rep. Moore (R-UT), and Rep. Pappas (D-NH).
Nonprofit organizations play a critical role in delivering needed services, driving economic growth, and strengthening communities. Whether by helping others in crisis through food banks, shelters, recovery programs, or crisis hotlines, or by bringing people together through the arts, sports, or hobbies, nonprofits are deeply rooted in local communities, stepping in to fill gaps unmet by government.
Any tax legislation must protect nonprofit organizations and the millions of people they serve.
