VITA Innovations and Adaptations in the Current Moment: A Conversation for Funders Thursday, May 14 I 1pm – 2pm EST The COVID-19 crisis continues to alter the VITA landscape and tax preparation in this extended tax season, and likely beyond. As the VITA community retools to meet this moment for its existing clients, reaching non-filers…
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The EITC Funders Network held its annual policy webinar on March 3rd, 2020. 2019 was a big year for state tax credit wins, with state expansions that supplement the federal EITC’s well-documented two-generation benefits and help build a path to improving racial and gender equity. On the federal level, the passage of the VITA Permanence…
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The Tax Code, Equity, and Access to Affordable Housing: A Conversation for Funders October 24th, 2019 The tax code is one of the most powerful tools the federal government has to provide families with economic security and wealth-building opportunities as well as to develop affordable housing and encourage community economic development. Yet we know…
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Racial Equity, Economic Security, and Taxes: Fitting the Puzzle Pieces Together Tuesday, June 11th, 2019 Seattle, Washington How can philanthropy—funders focused on equity and those focused on economic mobility—work together to promote more inclusive and equitable tax policies that help build prosperity for all? The EITC Funders Network, Philanthropy Northwest, and Puget Sound Asset…
Details2018 was a big year for tax credit advocacy on the state level: bills to enact or expand state EITCs moved forward in multiple states and five states successfully expanded their state EITCs and two states enacted new Child Tax Credits (CTC). On the federal level, 2017 tax reform’s effects, including changes to the CTC,…
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Thursday, December 6th Click here to access the recording! How do grantmakers work collaboratively to fight poverty and economic instability in the South? By creating a shared strategy, selecting a targeted intervention, and allowing grantees time to build capacity to build toward long-term success. Launched in 2016, a unique pooled fund – the Earned…
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**Click here to access the Tax Policy Center’s new EITC Interactive Database! We know that the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is one of the nation’s most effective anti-poverty tools. In 2015, the EITC lifted approximately 6.5 people out of poverty across the U.S. But we how do we learn more about the EITC’s contribution…
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Looking Ahead: The Future of EITC and Working Families November 15th, 2018 * 3:00-4:00pm EST Recent advances in State EITC legislation include its expansion to younger and childless workers. California, Maryland and Minnesota are three prominent examples of state-wide expansion of the EITC. This interactive webinar discussed the inception, potential challenges and ultimate success…
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Advancing Racial and Gender Equity Through the Tax Code: Tax Credits and Beyond A Funder Convening at the 2018 Prosperity Summit Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center National Harbor, MD September 6, 2018 * 2:00 – 5:00 pm How do tax policies and related programs intersect with racial, gender, and immigrant justice? How are…
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Improving Health Outcomes by Connecting to the EITC A Conversation for Funders On July 26, the EITC Funders Network and Grantmakers in Health (GIH) co-hosted a one-hour webinar – Improving Health Outcomes by Connecting to the EITC: A Conversation for Funders – to learn more about the body of research connecting the EITC to positive…
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Co-sponsors: Children, Youth & Family Funders Roundtable, Colorado Association of Funders, Early Childhood Funders Collaborative, EITC Funders Network, Forefront, Funders’ Committee for Civic Participation, Funders for LGBTQ Issues, Grantmakers Income Security Taskforce, Grantmakers of Oregon and Southwest Washington, Hispanics in Philanthropy, Human Rights Funders Network, National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, Neighborhood Funders Group, Northern California Grantmakers, Peace and Security Funders Group, Philanthropy New York, San Diego Grantmakers, Southern California Grantmakers, United Philanthropy Forum ————————————-…
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On March 8th, 2018, we hosted our annual policy webinar focusing on last year’s progress in the states, novel state approaches to creating more access to the EITC, and what’s ahead for the federal and state tax credits in the wake of changes to the federal tax code. Last year, three states enacted new EITCs…
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The EITC Funders Network hosted a webinar on February 15th, 2018 that raised awareness of volunteer management challenges and opportunities specific to VITA and provided information about best practices in supporting volunteer management. Speakers included: Jane Justis, President of the Board of Directors, The Leighty Foundation Gwen Moore, Community Tax Centers Volunteer Coordinator, Foundation Communities Rebecca Thompson,…
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Funders recognize that the effectiveness and impact of the EITC are limited by the credit’s participation rate and many low-income taxpayers’ reliance on costly tax preparation services. At the same time, funders know that philanthropy cannot always take on the vital task of funding grantees to advance the work that addresses these challenges alone. Public…
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On December 5, EITC Funders Network and Arkansas Asset Funders Network hosted a “Funder-to-Funder Conversation” on the latest programs, policies, and philanthropic strategies that increase economic security and build assets for people living in Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. This timely gathering for regional and national funders showcased replicable best practices/promising funding strategies and offered…
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Families in the Balance: What does the Policy Debate Mean for Immigrant Families’ Economic Security? The EITC Funders Network, Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees (GCIR), and Grantmakers Income Security Taskforce (GIST) co-hosted a webinar on Tuesday, September 12th on the profound and wide-ranging challenges to immigrant families’ economic security and strategies for grantmakers seeking…
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