Free To Give

Free to Give

All Americans—no matter their politics, race, religion or class—should have the freedom to give to the causes and communities they care about most. That’s exactly why we’re lifting up the voices of everyday Americans who serve alongside amazing charities.

One of our latest stories explores the incredible partnership between philanthropists, business leaders and an innovative high school that’s changing lives, made possibly by the freedom to give.

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Explore Stories

We’re lifting up the voices of everyday Americans who serve alongside amazing charities.

  • Serving Los Angeles: A Conversation with Bill Ahmanson

  • Why the Freedom to Give Matters with Kim Dennis  

  • No One Left Behind: Keeping America’s Promises to Our Allies 

  • Phoenix Center: Objective Policy Research for the Digital Age

  • Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation: Keeping the Flame of Liberty Alive

  • A Conversation with Hillsdale College: “We’re Changing the Face of American Public Education”

  • The First Amendment and Philanthropy: A Conversation with the Bill of Rights Institute

  • Charitable Giving Fuels the Salvation Army’s Mission to Help Americans Overcome Hardships

  • Tackling Environmental Issues through Limited Government Solutions

  • Why Expanding Local Education Opportunities is Vital to Growing a Robust Society

    teacher helping a student complete his assignment

  • Why Donor Privacy is Key to America’s Unique Charitable Tradition

  • Why Private Giving is Essential to Educating Public Sector Workers 

  • The University of Austin’s Commitment to Freedom of Inquiry and Viewpoint Diversity

  • How Donor Intent and the Freedom to Give Help the Kentucky Derby Museum Grow

  • Why Placing Restrictions on Giving Would Hurt Those in Need the Most

  • The Redeemer’s School and Its Anonymous Donor Explain the Value of Donor Privacy

  • Why Donor Intent Protections Are Critical for Philanthropic Freedom

  • How Donor-Advised Funds Support the Needs of Rural Communities

  • Cristo Rey Philadelphia High School and the Power of Philanthropic Partnerships in Education

  • Why Everyone Should Be Free to Give through Donor-Advised Funds

  • Meet Philanthropist Jennifer Stefano

  • Meet Philanthropist Mark Lawrence

  • Meet Denise Winter of Key City Public Theatre

  • Meet Elizabeth Lizberg of Camp Rainbow Gold