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Administration Actions Targeting Domestic Terrorism and Their Implications for Nonprofits

This resource provides an overview of the legal implications of the September 22, 2025 executive order designating certain groups as engaging in domestic terrorism.

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Deaconess Foundation

“Action is where philanthropy demonstrates its true value. At the Children’s Foundation, this means supporting community-led solutions, participating in collaborative funding efforts, and advocating for policies that strengthen public health, uplift nonprofit partners, and reinforce the philanthropic sector. Action requires transparency, trust, and long-term commitment.”

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The Final Reconciliation Package: Implementation of Key Provisions

On July 4, 2025, H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, was signed into law. The implementation dates for key health care provisions in the law vary, with some taking effect immediately upon passage and others being implemented over several years. This resource details key dates for the implementation of the law’s most significant health care provisions. 

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Deadlines in Health-Related Executive Orders and Presidential Memoranda

This GIH policy resource details many of the health-related executive orders issued by the administration and includes a calendar of upcoming implementation deadlines.

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The Children’s Foundation

“Action is where philanthropy demonstrates its true value. At the Children’s Foundation, this means supporting community-led solutions, participating in collaborative funding efforts, and advocating for policies that strengthen public health, uplift nonprofit partners, and reinforce the philanthropic sector. Action requires transparency, trust, and long-term commitment.”

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The One Big Beautiful Bill: Top Tax Takeaways for Nonprofits

This resource provides a rundown on the top tax takeaways for nonprofits from the July 4, 2025, budget reconciliation bill.

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Reports and Publications

Crisis and Issues Management Playbook for Funders

This Crisis and Issues Management Playbook is intended as a guide to support Grantmakers In Health Funding Partners in both individual and collective approaches to crisis moments.

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2024 Health Equity Survey: Understanding the Changing Landscape

In 2024, Grantmakers In Health (GIH) surveyed its Funding Partners to understand how their health equity work has evolved. The survey consisted of 40 questions including demographic information, program focus areas, partner engagement, organizational strategy, priority population, successes, and challenges. This report summarizes findings from the Health Equity Survey titled, “Understanding the Changing Landscape.”

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Diversity in the Leadership, Staff, and Boards of Health Philanthropy

A new Grantmakers In Health survey of health funder leadership, staff, and boards found that health funder organizations are more racially and ethnically diverse than the broader field of philanthropy.

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Trustee Resources

Explore this page to browse resources, publications, and events related to foundation trustees.