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Independent analysis of and commentary about philanthropy and giving Co-edited by William A. Schambra, Daniel P. Schmidt, and Michael E. Hartmann

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Zachary Albert

A conversation with Partisan Policy Networks author Zachary Albert (Part 2 of 2)

Michael E. Hartmann

The Brandeis University professor talks to Michael E. Hartmann about differences in the two parties’ policy networks, corporate support of both networks, and how to consider improving the research product available to policymakers and the public, including by strengthening parties.

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24Mar2026
Zachary Albert

A conversation with Partisan Policy Networks author Zachary Albert (Part 1 of 2)

Michael E. Hartmann

The Brandeis University professor talks to Michael E. Hartmann about how so many think tanks have become partisan political organizations, including the role of their funding in the process.

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23Mar2026
Daniel Libit

A conversation with Sportico’s Daniel Libit (Part 1 of 2)

Michael E. Hartmann

The investigative reporter talks to Michael E. Hartmann about the growing flow of money in college sports—including through tax-incentivized, nonprofit entities with charitable status.

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15Sep2025

Recent coverage of and commentary about philanthropy and giving

The GR Editors

A regular curation.

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18Aug2025

Recent coverage of and commentary about philanthropy and giving

The GR Editors

A regular curation.

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9Jun2025

IRS revokes Sierra Club’s (c)(3) status, in 1966

Michael E. Hartmann

In the wake of recent rumors and reports, revisiting a real-life, very pre-Earth Day revocation.

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29Apr2025

“Private rights of action” against violations of charitable law?

Michael E. Hartmann

A thought experiment.

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25Oct2021

A conversation with EO Tax Journal editor Paul Streckfus (Part 2 of 2)

Michael E. Hartmann

The journalist and expert on nonprofit tax law talks to Michael E. Hartmann about Congressional interest in and public discourse about exempt organizations, limited-liability corporations, donor-advised funds, and watchdogs.

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12Nov2020

A conversation with EO Tax Journal editor Paul Streckfus (Part 1 of 2)

Michael E. Hartmann

The journalist and expert on nonprofit tax law talks to Michael E. Hartmann about his career, how the IRS has changed and the challenges it faces, and his journal.

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11Nov2020

A collection of various recent ideas to reform philanthropy

The GR Editors
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14Sep2020
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