Foundations on the Hill

Foundations on the Hill is the philanthropic sector’s premiere public policy event. Hosted by the United Philanthropy Forum, in partnership with the Council on Foundations and Independent Sector, this year’s event will take place on Monday, February 27 through Wednesday, March 1, 2023. For registration and more information, visit: https://www.unitedphilforum.org/events/foundations-hill-2023-0.

Brittany Kienker, Principal and Owner of Kienker Consulting, will be presenting as part of the panel, “Tax Policy and Philanthropy’s Role in Finding Equitable Solutions Driven by Data.” Open to foundation executives and sector partners, this session will be held on Monday, February 27th at 1:35-2:45pm.

Session Description: Since 1969, philanthropy has had a keen interest in federal tax policy, and it's impact on the sector. As the sector's public policy work has evolved, focus and efforts have expanded to include federal and state tax policies that impact communities the sector serves. During this session, #FOTH2023 attendees will here from tax policy experts, as they examine current trends facing philanthropy and the broader charitable sector. Panelists will also discuss strategies to address those trends and evaluate the importance of the use of data in tax policy discussions. From addressing the charitable deduction during the 118th Congress and the current state of data on DAFs, to uplifting state policy considerations that may advance equity, this wide-ranging discussion will help attendees understand how to approach the ever-changing tax policy landscape.