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This webinar outlines the need for building a Race Equity Culture in social sector organizations by introducing resources and strategies to help participants move from commitment to action.
Equity in the Center Resources
Philanthropy across the state has been working collaboratively to address the pressing problem of homelessness in our state. Central to the homelessness crisis is the pressing need for affordable housing. Too many families experience homelessness due to rising rents and stagnant wages. Consequently, funders concerned with this issue may have heard about discussions around whether there should be a “right” to either shelter or permanent housing.
As the U.S. Supreme Court takes up the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) case, this month’s Public Policy Roundup will be dedicated to issues affecting immigrant communities. We will recap the recent legislation signed by Governor Newsom that affects immigrant access to civic engagement opportunities, educational access, and 2020 Census, as well as provide an update on the public charge rule, and key facts on health insurance options for immigrants and their families.
Skillful collaboration is facilitated by an open mind and heart, keen powers of observation of self and others, compassionate communication, a whole-systems view and a willingness to witness and experience transformation. This workshop will promote these qualities while seeking to enhance leadership skills, self-awareness and the capacity to contribute to positive change at any scale.
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Thank you for attending Key Financial and Compliance Strategies for Private Foundations. You can access the PowerPoint slides below.
This issue, we've invited Seyron Foo, to discuss two timely policy issues affecting our communities. We believe that having a holistic perspective on key trends and issues in our sector will lead to more informed and productive philanthropy. If you have and policy-related questions, please reach out to Seyron directly.
You may have caught last week’s Cal Matters’ article about the immense demand facing our food banks in the region. In Los Angeles, our regional food bank serves 7.1 million people annually, of whom 12 percent are older adults and 24 percent are children. Philanthropy has played a crucial role in supporting our regional food banks, making $2.1 million in grants to 21 organizations in 2017.
By Seyron Foo
Thinking about your excise tax rate? Congress is once again considering simplifying the private foundation excise tax to one tax rate and that may affect you in the future. Currently, private foundations must pay a 2 percent excise tax on investment income. This 2 percent tax may be lowered to a 1 percent excise tax on investment income if the foundation’s grantmaking exceeds the average distribution rate in the preceding 5 years. Many refer to this as a “two-tier” excise tax system.
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).
Motion by Supervisor Solis
Topics: Supportive housing, homelessness
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.
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.
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.
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