Advocacy by 501(c)(4)s – Part 1

On this episode, we walk through the ins and outs on why you’d want to form a 501(c)(4) to get things done as a nonprofit advocate. Because (c)(4)s are effectively the multi-tool of nonprofits, they can do a lot more than you might even think. But is it the right choice for your needs? This is part one of a two-part series.

 

Lawyers for this episode 

Tim Mooney 

Ronnie Pawelko 

Leslie Barnes 

 

Shownotes 

  • What is a 501(c)(4)? 
  • How to figure out if a nonprofit is a (c)(4)  
  • Why would you want a (c)(4)? 
  • Benefits of a (c)(4) 
  • Downsides/Costs of a (c)(4) 
  • Should We Form One?  

 

 

Resources 

Why create a 501(c)(4)? 

501(c)(4) Strategy and Discussion Guide 

Considering Starting a 501(c)4? Case Studies 

Primer on Social Welfare Organizations: Using 501(c)(4) Organizations for Good 

Power of Collaboration 

Starting a 501(c)(4) organization  

How to operate a 501(c)(4) 

The Connection 

Comparison of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) permissible activities 

Accountability Advocacy: How 501(c)(4)s Can Hold Elected Officials Accountable for Their Actions 

Why (c)(3)s and (c)(4)s need to work collaboratively 

Sample Timesheets 

Sample Cost Allocation Agreement 

Life Cycle of a Social Welfare Organization | Internal Revenue Service (irs.gov)