The Chronicle of Philanthropy

Senators Seek to Spur More Foundation Giving

A new bill pending in the Senate is designed to simplify the tax code for private foundations and encourage them to give more money to charity as the recession continues.

The bill, S. 676, would change the way foundations pay excise tax on their net investment income.

"By eliminating a simple provision in the...

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