Resources

5 Ways to Create Fair School Funding Formulas

This series of briefs, EdTrust’s Policy Positions on School Funding, outlines five core policy positions that shape our beliefs about what state leaders should do to more adequately and fairly fund schools to meet the diverse needs of all students, fostering environments where every student can thrive.

Understanding Proposed Tax Changes for U.S. Private Foundations

An overview of potential shifts in the net investment income tax and their estimated impact, based on data from Candid.

One, Big, Beautiful Bill: Impact on Philanthropy

With many of the provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) (P.L. 115-97) expiring at the end of 2025, the 119th Congress is crafting tax legislation through the reconciliation process that will extend the TCJA and included the Republican majorities’ priorities. This regularly-updated page analyzes key provisions from the bill, how they may impact the philanthropic sector and charitable giving and when and if the provisions expire. 

2025 Federal Executive Actions

A continuously updated list of EducationCounsel’s resources specifically related to the Federal Administration’s executive actions.

Executive Actions Impacting the Philanthropic & Nonprofit Sectors

Opportunity At Scale: The Case for Public Infrastructure for AI in Education

The report makes the case for public AI infrastructure using EDSAFE AI’s framework, which “provides clear guardrails to address ethical concerns, safeguard privacy, ensure algorithmic reliability, and ensure that AI always enhances, rather than replaces, the indispensable human element in education.”