Resources from the SCG Disability Inclusion Conference
Publication date:
08/12/2019
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July 2019 Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
07/29/2019
Executive Summary
This month’s Policy Roundup takes a look into the bustling updates from Sacramento including the newly enacted state budget, a legislative strategy to reduce deep child poverty and what a statewide-run retirement savings option would look like in practice. We also explore the potential impact of the federal administration’s proposal to shrink the federal poverty threshold and new private university endowments taxes. Other highlights include:
Resources from Humanizing Immigration: Policy Updates and Coordinated Responses at the California Border
Publication date:
07/24/2019
Support for SB 298 End Child Poverty Act
Publication date:
07/23/2019
Topics: Child poverty
Description of Position
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.
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.
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.
Family Philanthropy Newsletter, July 2019
Publication date:
07/22/2019
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June 2019 Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
06/24/2019
June marks the conclusion of budget season in the State Capitol! This month’s Public Policy Roundup takes a look at the investments in the state budget that may inform your grantmaking in areas such as early childhood development, housing and homelessness, and healthcare.
State Budget Adopted: New Investments in Early Childhood, Child Welfare, Housing, Homelessness, Healthcare and Health Access, and Justice Reinvestments
Publication date:
06/24/2019
The California State Legislature passed a $214.8 billion budget that makes “one-time” investments in key priority areas, such as homelessness, ongoing commitments to health access and early childhood, and contributions to “rainy day” funds that protect the state from a predicted economic downturn. Key highlights from the budget include:
Resources from the 2019 Family Philanthropy Conference
Publication date:
06/20/2019
Thank you for joining us at the 2019 Family Philanthropy Conference. We truly hope you enjoyed the conference. If you are interested in learning more about some of the topics presented today, below are additional resources and materials recommended by our speakers and panelists. Please do keep checking back for updates as more resources will be made available within the coming week.
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2019 Los Angeles Homelessness Count: What Funders Need to Know
Publication date:
06/19/2019
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority unveiled that in 2019, the homeless population increased by an average of 35% statewide, 12% in the County of Los Angeles, and 16% in the City of Los Angeles. While we are disheartened by the report, there are important distinctions to be understood about the recorded surge.
Resources from Gender Norms: Connecting Race, Class and Gender
Publication date:
06/18/2019
Arts in Education Action Forum: Creating the Future of Arts Education in LA County
Publication date:
06/12/2019
Building from a focus in the last Forum on Catalyzing Change across Schools and Systems of Care, the summer 2019 Forum provided an opportunity for public, private and corporate funders to participate in a strategic planning process envisioning how to create and support thriving children, healthy families and stronger communities through Los Angeles County’s new
Economic Opportunity, Environmental Wellbeing, and a Just Transition...Notes
Publication date:
05/31/2019
May 2019 Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
05/29/2019
Thank you to everyone who support and attended our 2019 Philanthropy in the State Capitol events! We had a successful event, convening nearly 40 funders – community foundations, corporate giving programs and private foundations from across the state – to share stories, strategies and visions for the future with state legislators. Over the course of one day with 44 meetings, we demonstrated the role which philanthropy plays in co-creating positive change through our investments in communities.
Resources from SCG Health Funders Group Peer-to-Peer Meeting
Publication date:
05/21/2019
Support for $93.4M Investment for Community-Based Organization for Census Outreach
Publication date:
05/16/2019
Topics: 2020 Census
Resources from LA Arts Funders Meeting 5/9/2019
Publication date:
05/14/2019
This meeting featured a conversation with Anne Bown-Crawford, Executive Director of the California Arts Council (CAC). The CAC builds public will and resources for the arts; fosters accessible arts initiatives that reflect contributions from all of California’s diverse populations; serves as a thought leader and champion for the arts; and provides relevant programs and services.
Drawing California's Lines: The Decade Ahead
Publication date:
05/13/2019
This blog was originally published by Connie Malloy, Portfolio Director of the James Irvine Foundation on May 8, 2019 on the foundation's website. Connie was a speaker at SCG's 2019 Public Policy Conference on the topic of the 2020 Census and redistricting.
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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