We’re in a moment of national uncertainty, with needs rising just as federal support is receding. In response, I expect charitable foundations to do what they were made for: give more when times are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nathan Goldman is a tax prof. at NC State Univ. The season of giving is upon us. While many use December as an opportunity to ...

The state of charitable giving in America is strong and growing on Giving Tuesday this year. “States with larger economies dominate in total charitable giving, while per-capita leaders are shaped by ...

Donating to charity isn’t just an act of kindness — it’s one of the few ways to control how much you, actively, send to the IRS. If you make the right donation at the right time, you can reduce your ...

Charities here and elsewhere across the United States might have experienced a mild “mood boost” in June when the Associated Press reported that, after an adjustment for inflation, charitable giving ...

Beginning in 2026, tax filers who claim the standard deduction may be allowed to take a new above-the-line deduction for cash contributions to qualifying charities. You will not need to itemize ...

Helping others is good for you. That’s not cliche, that’s science. Two years ago, Harvard researchers published a study about the “Helper’s High,” showing how your brain churns up a burst of the ...

As we enter this season of giving, nonprofits face an increased demand for services while funding tightens. At the same time, new tax rules from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act create opportunities for ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act is transforming the deductibility of charitable contributions for high-income taxpayers, introducing a series of new limits and incentives that will take effect in 2026, ...