Nonprofits Face Battle Over Federal Spending
Pressure to reduce the federal deficit means nonprofits could face big cuts in government aid this year and next.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Foreign Aid Would Grow Slightly in Obama Budget
President Obama’s proposed 2012 budget calls for a 1-percent increase in spending on foreign affairs and development.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Nonprofit Groups Face Stiff Challenges With New Federal Budget Plan
The White House put many nonprofit programs on the chopping block, including money for community development, heating assistance, and the arts and humanities.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Budget Plan Would Change Foundation Excise-Tax Rate
President Obama wants to simplify the way private foundations pay excise taxes on their investment income.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
Obama Budget Cuts Energy Assistance in Half
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program faces steep cuts in the proposed 2012 budget.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Obama Proposes Cuts to Arts and Humanities
Both the National Endowment for the Arts and the National Endowment for the Humanities face deep cuts in federal aid.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Obama Budget Would Slash Community-Action Spending
Proposal calls for major changes to grants that offer services to poor communities through the Community Service Block Grants program.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Budget Plan Would Scale Back National Service Growth
President Obama is looking to slow down efforts to expand the Corporation for National and Community Service.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Promise Neighborhoods Program Gets Big Boost in Obama Budget
President Obama’s proposed 2012 budget would increase the size of the Promise Neighborhoods program.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Budget Plan Brings Big Changes to Tax Incentives for Donors
President Obama’s proposed 2012 budget would limit the value of charitable tax breaks. Plus see a roundup of how nonprofits of all types would be affected.
By Ben Gose
Senior Editor
With Budgets Tight, States Slash Arts Support
A new study shows exactly how much cash-starved states have been squeezing their arts budgets during the economic downturn.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Homeland-Security Officials to Meet With Foundation Leaders
Several grant makers are scheduled to meet today with representatives from the Department of Homeland Security to discuss what philanthropy is doing to fight terrorism.
By Caroline Preston
Contributor
Utah Community Foundation Asks State to Help Charities
Lawmakers are urged to offer tax breaks to encourage individuals and corporations to make more charitable donations.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Nonprofits Brace for Obama’s 2012 Budget
Nonprofit leaders expect that the spending plan to be released Monday will be filled with cuts that could hurt charities and the people they serve.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Pennsylvania Advocacy Efforts Brought $3-Billion in Benefits
A new report examines the economic benefit of advocacy groups in a financially troubled state.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor
Connecticut Nonprofit Liaison Makes ‘Significant Impact’
A newly appointed state official wants to improve the way Connecticut handles contracts with nonprofits.
By SUZANNE PERRY
Contributor