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The Power of 501C4 Organizations
20:51 - 24:51 (04:00)
501C4 organizations have the ability to engage in unlimited lobbying and political activity, making them a powerful force in affecting social change. One organization, We Build The Wall, is focused on building portions of the US southern border wall and believes they can do so more efficiently and cost-effectively than the federal government.
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A newly formed nonprofit aims to build portions of the US southern border wall while managing support operations required for the design, engineering, construction, and maintenance of the wall.
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A newly formed nonprofit aims to build portions of the US southern border wall while managing support operations required for the design, engineering, construction, and maintenance of the wall. The organization, led by a team that claims they can complete the work for less time and money than the federal government, will consider the environmental impact of their construction.
ChapterThe Power of 501C4 Organizations
EpisodeThe Whole Story Behind that 'We Build the Wall' GoFundMe
PodcastBehind the Bastards
501C4 organizations have more power than 501C3 organizations to affect social change, as they can engage in unlimited lobbying and use resources to support or oppose political candidates.
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501C4 organizations have more power than 501C3 organizations to affect social change, as they can engage in unlimited lobbying and use resources to support or oppose political candidates. While donations to 501C4 organizations are not tax deductible, donors may not be affected by this due to the limited tax benefits of charitable contributions under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.