Advancing Tax Systems That Work for All
Special Projects
The Tax Equity Funders Network oversees a number of special projects that aim to identify and test individual and collective strategies to improve equity in the tax code.
A Learning Series and Workgroup for Early Childhood Funders
Established in collaboration with Early Childhood Funders Collaborative, this work group creates a space for early childhood funders — local, regional, and national — to deepen their understanding of state and federal revenue and tax policy as foundational drivers of…
Oregon Funders Learning Series
Funders working to improve outcomes for children, families and communities invest in a variety of strategies linked to economic security as research has shown that increased economic security and opportunity are connected to better outcomes across many domains. The tax…
IRS Direct File Program
The Inflation Reduction Act signed by President Joe Biden in August 2022 invests $80 billion in the IRS over the next 10 years. Since then, the IRS has leveraged the new investment to deliver benefits, improve customer service, increase efficiencies in…
Innovations Project with Prosperity Now
In partnership with Prosperity Now, the Tax Equity Funders Network worked with network members and field leaders for over one year to identify and write about innovative strategies that can help to maximize the number of individuals and families who…
California Funder Discussion Series
Cosponsored by the Tax Equity Funders Network, Northern California Grantmakers, the Asset Funders Network of the Bay Area, and the League of California Community Foundations, we are hosting a three-part virtual learning and discussion series for California funders on improving economic security,…
The Community Foundation CO-OP Fund
The CO-OP Fund supported local outreach and enrollment efforts for the Advanced CTC made possible by the American Rescue Plan Act. Community Outreach & Opportunity Fund Overview During a virtual convening on August 12, the White House issued a call…
EITC Pooled Fund
The End of an Era- Announcing the Closure of the EITC Pooled Fund After thirteen incredible years, the EITC Pooled Fund will close at the end of 2025. Launched in 2012 by Economic Opportunity Funders and the Tax Equity Network, the…