September 2019 Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
09/30/2019
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Philanthropy California Opposes Proposed Changes to Federal Food Assistance Programs
Publication date:
09/27/2019
On September 23, 2019, Philanthropy California submitted public comment to oppose the Department of Agriculture's proposed changes to the categorical eligibility policy in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program which would substantially restrict CalFresh, the state's implementation of SNAP, for over 230,000 adults, children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities in California and further escalate food insecurity. This rule would restrict food assistance benefits from those making over 130 percent of the federal poverty threshold ($32,630 for a family of four).
SCG Los Angeles County Watch
Publication date:
09/27/2019
Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2019
Tuesday, December 17, 2019:
Developing a Maternal Mental Health Pilot Program in El Monte - PASSED
Motion by Supervisor Solis
Support for AB 1197 Supportive Housing
Publication date:
09/27/2019
Topics: Supportive housing, homelessness
Opposition to Changes in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Publication date:
09/27/2019
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), is the nation’s largest and most effective anti-hunger program that provides food assistance to working families with children, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has proposed rules that would attempt to remove nearly 230,000 Californians from being eligible for food stamp benefits. Additionally, the rule would require that students currently receiving free lunch in schools re-apply for such benefits.
Resources from Health Funders Group Peer Meeting, September 2019
Publication date:
09/24/2019
Resources from the 2019 Annual Conference
Publication date:
09/18/2019
Over 700 colleagues attended SCG’s 2019 Annual Conference, Foresight Philanthropy for a day filled with interactive plenaries, inspiring keynote speakers, and skill-building workshops designed to propel us into the future. Funders sharpened their grantmaking strategies and engaged in cross-sector collaborations to become dynamics changemakers and use the tools of futurism to create a community ready for the shifting demographics and cutting-edge technologies of tomorrow. Below you will find key takeaways and resources from the conference.
Resources from "A Special Funders Briefing on the CA Black Census & Redistricting Hub"
Publication date:
09/16/2019
As the 2020 Census approaches, Black Californians are again at risk of being undercounted. To address this, the California Black Census & Redistricting Hub is mobilizing Black-led and Black-serving organizations across the state through coordinated outreach campaigns.
Becoming a Philanthropic Futurist: A Q&A with Trista Harris
Publication date:
09/03/2019
In preparation for our upcoming annual conference, Christine Essel, President & CEO of SCG, spoke with Trista Harris, our keynote plenary speaker and philanthropic futurist who inspired our conference theme, Foresight Philanthropy. Chris and Trista discussed everything from what a philanthropy futurist looks like to what trends should be on philanthropists’ horizons. Read the full interview below and join the SCG community for a day designed to help you become a future-focused grantmaker.
August 2019 Public Policy Roundup
Publication date:
08/27/2019
Executive Summary
Resources from Talking Trash: Towards A Sustainable California
Publication date:
08/26/2019
Resources from Reimagining Philanthropy's Role in Building Resilient Communities: Addressing Extreme Natural Events Head On
Publication date:
08/19/2019
Philanthropy California Opposes Proposed Changes to Healthcare Rights
Publication date:
08/13/2019
On August 13, Philanthropy California submitted public comment to oppose the Department of Health and Human Services' proposed changes to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act which would substantially limit federal protections against gender identity and sexual orientation discrimination in healthcare.
Opposition to Section 1557 of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Publication date:
08/13/2019
Topics: Health, LGBTQ+, Immigrants, and Women
Resources from the SCG Disability Inclusion Conference
Publication date:
08/12/2019
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.
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