This webinar shared an in-depth overview of recently introduced federal Accelerating Charitable Efforts (ACE) Act and how its proposed provisions would impact private foundations and donor advised funds (DAFs) held by community foundations and other entities.
Under the guidance of our Public Policy Committee, Philanthropy Ohio undertakes policywork in the key impact areas of education, health, housing, tax reform and promoting charitable giving. The Philanthropy Ohio Legislative Agenda details this work.
The Philanthropy Review 2021 winter edition member newsletter features a conversation with four colleagues on how philanthropy is evolving; a look back on policywork in 2021; the achievements of this year’s philanthropy awardees; a thank you to our volunteers; and spotlights on David Abbott, Carol Hone and more!
Philanthropy Ohio submitted comments to the Ohio Senate responding to policy wins and concerns to the Senate's version of the state main operating budget bill in regards to education and health funding.
Philanthropy Ohio and members support health equity grant proposal from the Ohio Department of Health to the CDC.
Philanthropy Ohio's Legislation in Focus provides a summary of House Bill 1 (Callender, Sweeney), better known as the newest iteration of the school funding plan, which creates a new financial system for Ohio school districts and other entities that provide primary and secondary education.
View and download resources from the February Health Initiative Meeting, which provided an overview of the state’s budget as it relates to investments in the health and wellness of Ohioans. The Ohio Department of Education presented data on how Student Wellness and Success dollars was used toward mental health and in-school health programming. Health Policy Institute of Ohio staff presented their Eliminating Racial Disparities in Infant Mortality report. We also heard from the Ohio Department of Health about their health priorities, COVID-19 vaccinations and how the philanthropic sector can be a partner.
