Navigating the 2025 Executive Orders: Considerations for Foundation Giving and Governance - Exponent Philanthropy

Navigating the 2025 Executive Orders: Considerations for Foundation Giving and Governance

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This resource provides legal context, historical perspective, and practical guidance for foundations navigating increased political scrutiny and shifting enforcement priorities. Drawing on insights from an Exponent Philanthropy webinar with nonprofit attorneys Alex Reid (BakerHostetler) and Andras Kosaras (Arnold & Porter), it clarifies what has not changed in charitable law, where uncertainty remains, and how recent executive orders may influence oversight of grantmaking and governance. Readers will gain a clearer understanding of the legal boundaries around advocacy, DEI funding, foreign giving, and board responsibilities, along with concrete steps to manage risk, communicate clearly, and remain focused on mission amid evolving political rhetoric.

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