Below are testimonies and statements on improving government oversight of the philanthropic sector to ensure that philanthropy serves the public good and not private interests.
Statements and Testimonies
NCRP Statement on Capital One-ING Direct Acquisition
Written testimony to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors on Capital One’s philanthropic track record and challenged claims that the bank will provide hundreds of millions of dollars in grants if the company merges with ING Direct.
Recommendations on the Revised IRS 990 Form
Submitted to the IRS comments regarding the revisions to the IRS 990 Form.
Creating a Philanthropic Sector that is More Responsive to the Needs of Diverse Communities
NCRP submitted its comments to the House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight on whether the charitable organizations are serving the needs of diverse communities. The subcommittee held a hearing on September 25, 2007.
Improving Philanthropic Accountability: Recommendations on the Pension Protection Act of 2006
Submitted to the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee comments regarding the Pension Protection Act of 2006.
Protecting the Public Interest: Recommendations on Donor-Advised Funds and Supporting Organizations
Submitted to the Department of the Treasury and the IRS for their study on donor-advised funds and supporting organizations.
Reforming the United States Philanthropic Sector
Statement before the House Ways and Means Committee hearing on an overview of the tax-exempt sector in April 2005.
On the Path to Philanthropic Reform: Concrete Steps Toward Public and Private Accountability and Oversight
Written statement for the Senate Finance Committee's roundtable discussion meeting on July 2004.
Recommendations for Reform of the United States Philanthropic Sector
Statement presented during testimony before the Senate Finance Committee on June 22, 2004.
