A European Single Market for Citizens and Philanthropy
summary
Cross-border charity faces concrete barriers: tax deduction for donating to a Greek refugee shelter requires proof to home tax authorities, volunteers abroad lack automatic insurance, bequeathing a holiday home in France to a foreign foundation triggers full income tax, and a Dutch university must prove a German gift benefits Germany; transnational giving moved 7.9 million euros in 2014 with ~5% fees. The sector employs ~1 million, holds 350 billion to 3 trillion in assets and annual giving of 83–150 billion euros; solution offered is three elements: mutual recognition of charitable tax status, Europe-wide core charitable purposes, and minimum organizational requirements.
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