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Strengthening the Nonprofit Sector
A strong nonprofit sector addresses critical service gaps for vulnerable populations . Organizations like Home of the Innocents provide essential resources , policy advocacy , and community resilience .
Sustainability enables nonprofits to create lasting change , making government grants , charitable giving , and nonpartisanship vital . Legislative support can further strengthen the sector by enhancing its workforce , ensuring nonprofits continue their impactful work and contribute to a healthier , more inclusive society . To promote a strong nonprofit sector and ensure the longevity of our agency , Home of the Innocents will :
Support federal , state , and local efforts to streamline application and reporting processes so nonprofits can effectively execute contract and receive timely reimbursements .
83 % Government Grants & Contracts
Advocate for federal legislation , such as S . 2286 and H . R . 5934 , aimed at reforming grants by simplifying application and reporting processes and improving agency coordination . Support the Kentucky Nonprofit Network ’ s collaboration with the state ’ s Nonprofit Caucus in drafting a 2025 bill to streamline state grants and contracts . Partner locally with the Louisville Nonprofit Coalition to reform the Louisville Metro External Agency Fund grant process .
In fiscal year 2023 , 83 % of the Home ’ s funding came from government grants and contracts , while the remaining 17 % was generated by fundraising and other contributions .
Advocate for state and federal legislation to extend and expand a universal charitable tax deduction to encourage donations to nonprofit organizations .
Support federal legislation like S . 566 and H . R . 3435 to restore and expand the universal charitable tax deduction . Advocate with state legislators to sponsor bills supporting a state charitable tax deduction .
Individual Giving Decreased by 13.4 % Nationally
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act left fewer taxpayers eligible for tax incentives to donate to charities . As a result , individual giving decreased by 13.4 % nationally . [ 5 ]