The Nonprofit Sector in Connecticut
The Independent Sector's state profile highlights the economic importance, diversity and community impact of the nonprofit sector in Connecticut.
Public Policy
America Gives More Act
Public Policy information for Connecticut Council for Philanthropy (CCP) members about the America Gives More Act. Resources includes the CCP's letters to elected officials including Senators Blumenthal and Murphy.
IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ Materials
Find materials describing the affects of the IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ.
Letter to Connecticut Delegation re: IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ Materials
The Connecticut Council for Philanthropy and the Connecticut Association of Nonprofits sent a joint letter to the Connecticut Delegation voicing their concerns about the IRS Proposed Form 1023-EZ.
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
HARTFORD, CT -- CCP sent a letter to the Connecticut Congressional delegation urging support for the nonprofit community in response to the COVID-19 emergency.
Monday, March 9, 2020
HARTFORD, CT -- “There have been an increasing number of towns that have been incorrectly assessing property taxes on community nonprofits that are by law property tax exempt,” said Gian-Carl Casa, president and CEO of the Connecticut Community Nonprofit Alliance, which represents hundreds of nonprofits statewide. “It’s a cynical play, and it’s one that violates something that for hundreds of years has been the case in Connecticut.”