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Analysis: Taxpayers First Act Requires Nonprofits to E-File Tax Forms

Publication date: 
07/23/2019

The newly enacted Taxpayers First Act (Public Law 116-25) is the first substantial modification reform to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in over two decades, revising its organizational structure, increasing cybersecurity measures and revising requirements for electronic filings. The new law also requires all tax-exempt organizations filing a Form 990 and political organizations that receive or spend funds for tax-exempt functions filing a Form 8872 to file their annual tax returns electronically and made available in a machine-readable format. 

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
SCG Policy Update
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy

Analysis: IRS Issues New 1.4 Percent University Endowment Income Tax

Publication date: 
07/23/2019

On Friday, June 28th, 2019, the Internal Revenue Service released the proposed tax guidelines for higher education institutions that are now required to pay a new tax on their endowments as outlined under the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The 1.4 percent excise tax on net investment income targets universities with at least 500 tuition-paying students and with assets of $500,000 per student. The newly proposed regulations are estimated to impact between 25 to 40 institutions.  

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
SCG Policy Update
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy

SB 298 (Caballero): Poverty reduction - Support

Publication date: 
07/23/2019

Southern California Grantmakers submitted a letter of support for Senate Bill 298: Poverty Reduction, introduced by Senator Anna Caballero. This bill would establish the End Child Poverty Act of 2020 and commit California to a goal of ending deep child poverty within four years and reducing child poverty by 50 percent over the next 20 years using research-backed solutions. 

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
SCG Policy Update
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy
Funding Area 
POPULATIONS & COMMUNITIESChildren 6-12Children 0-5

First Look: Governor’s Revised Budget Emphasizes Bold Proposals and Fiscal Resilience, Leaves Room for Other Investments

Publication date: 
05/13/2019

Governor Newsom's May Revision to his proposed 2019-20 state budget continues to call for bold investments in creating economic security and opportunities for Californians, while also fostering the state’s fiscal health. The Governor forecasts revenues that are $3.2 billion higher (over a three-year “budget window” from 2017-18 to 2019-20) than projected in January, driven largely by continued economic growth.

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Publications
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy
Geographic Location 
California

Targeted Universalism: Policy & Practice

Publication date: 
05/08/2019

The Haas Institute for a Fair and Inclusive Society at UC Berkeley has released a primer on the “targeted universalism” framework, which allows for new, creative policy remedies to achieve goals of universal access and inclusion. Developed by Haas Institute Director john a. powell to spur innovative policy design to solve enduring social challenges, this approach can also inform philanthropic strategies and cross-sector efforts.

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Publications
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy

April 2019 Public Policy Roundup

Publication date: 
04/24/2019

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2019 Public Policy Conference! We hope you found the day filled with useful resources, insightful conversations and a plan for action.

This month’s Public Policy Roundup focuses on poverty, racial justice and housing services, including:

2019 Public Policy Conference Resources

Publication date: 
04/08/2019

As California embarks on a new era of leadership in state government, philanthropy has a civic opportunity to help pave the roads ahead for our state. Facing continued uncertainty in the federal government, California can truly serve as role model for the power of collaboration between philanthropy and government and become a beacon of democracy in our country.

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
PresentationsSCG Program Materials
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy

February 2019 Public Policy Roundup

Publication date: 
02/20/2019

In this Issue

Investing in Futures: Economic and Fiscal Benefits of Postsecondary Education in Prison

New Mental Health Division in LA County District Attorney’s Office

Voter Engagement and Racial Equity Spotlight on
Seattle’s Democracy Vouchers and Philanthropy’s Role in Getting out the Vote

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Publications
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy
Funding Area 
PUBLIC POLICY & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

Philanthropy CA Opposes Proposed Changes to "Public Charge"

Publication date: 
12/10/2018

On December 9, Philanthropy California submitted public comment to oppose the proposed changes to "public charge." The proposed DHS rule would expand the government's ability to deny immigrants permanent residency or visas if a person benefits from aid programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Medicaid, and housing assistance programs. As written, these proposed changes inflict significant harms on children and families, depart from longstanding immigration practice related to public charge, and place a new, extraordinary burden on the charitable sector.  

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
Type of resource 
SCG Policy Update
Topic(s) 
Public Policy & Advocacy
Special Initiatives 
Philanthropy California

An Escalating Humanitarian Crisis at the San Diego-Tijuana Border How Philanthropy Can Respond

Publication date: 
11/26/2018

Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees and Hispanics in Philanthropy have created this two-page issue brief to update funders on this crisis, which will worsen with the arrival of the much-publicized exodus of Central American asylum seekers and migrants, including many families with young children. This brief covers the multi-faceted nature of the situation, its impact on communities on both sides of the border, and how funders can support local efforts to address urgent humanitarian needs and long-term p

Funding Issue Area & Geographic Regions
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Publications
Topic(s) 
Grantmaking StrategiesPublic Policy & Advocacy
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Hispanic / LatinxImmigrants / Refugees
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National

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