Suzanne Garment
Columnist
The Chronicle of Philanthropy
Suzanne Garment, a visiting scholar at Indiana University, writes frequently on philanthropy and public policy.
Stories by This Author
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Opinion
Conservative Nonprofits Were Behind Many of the Successes of the Trump Era
Because of the vitriol over White House policies that advanced hate, too little attention has been paid to the influence of nonprofits on changing the nation’s judiciary, climate, education, and other policies. Let’s not forget that this multitude of perspectives on policy is what makes the nonprofit world such a distinctive part of our society. -
OpinionTrump’s Defeat Won’t End the Considerable Challenges Facing Nonprofits
The election results will create a more welcoming environment for nonprofits in the nation’s capital, but don’t expect significant changes when it comes to everything from pandemic assistance to tax laws. -
Opinion
Today’s Racial Justice Grant Makers Could Learn a Lot From an Early-20th-Century Philanthropist
The billions pledged this year for racial justice should support more than legal, economic, and political change. As Julius Rosenwald showed us over a century ago, backing promising education programs can also make an enormous difference. -
Opinion
After the Protests, Will Philanthropy Do the Right Thing This Time Around?
The well-meaning response to 1960s civil unrest by foundations and nonprofits too often failed to produce the desired results. Now we have a chance to do a better job. -
Opinion
The News for Philanthropy Is More Positive Than You Think
Giving is better than many reports indicate, and foundations are making needed changes that will benefit charities long after the pandemic. -
Opinion
Is It Possible for Michael Bloomberg to Be Too Generous? (Opinion)
As the former New York mayor throws his fortune into the race for the Democratic nomination, he faces new scrutiny about the fusion of his political and philanthropic giving. Those are important questions. But it will be a welcome change from the debate four years ago that was mostly about how the candidates gave away other people’s money. -
Opinion
Stop Focusing on the Charitable Deduction. Tax Policy Isn’t Causing the Long-Term Slide in Giving. (Opinion)
Philanthropy is ultimately driven by what donors can and want to do, not what politicians want to spur them to do. -
Opinion
‘Giving USA’ Shows Tax Changes Didn’t Matter Much to Donations (Opinion)
Charity fundraising was anemic in 2018, but fresh evidence says other factors had far more impact than a measure that affected the charitable deduction. -
Opinion
As 2020 Heats Up, Nonprofits and the IRS Will Tussle Over What Politicking Is Allowed (Opinion)
Though the tax agency highlights its concerns, it rarely regulates nonprofits that engage in electioneering. -
Opinion
The Woes of the Trump Foundation Are Pervasive Among Big Donors (Opinion)
The grant maker’s closure illustrates the difficulty the IRS has seeing that donors don’t get overly big benefits from their gifts while still giving them incentive to contribute.
