VoteVets.org is “part of a coalition of liberal groups organized by Americans United for Change that includes labor unions and liberal groups
VoteVets.org has both a political action committee (PAC) and non-profit 501(c)(4), which primarily focuses on nonpartisan education and advocacy on behalf veterans and their families.. It was co-founded in 2006 by Jon Soltz and Jeremy Broussard.
Maybe we should check out their ‘non partisan, non profit’ status.
Contributions to a 501(c)(3) organization can be claimed against income tax but donations to a 501(c)(4) entity cannot.
From a fundraising point of view it is much harder to raise money for a 501(c)(4) group, because individual donors cannot deduct the contributions from their taxable income. However, such organizations are free to spend as much of their funds as they like lobbying on legislation.
However, what constitutes lobbying - defined as urging a vote on legislation - and educational activities is one of gray zones that is constantly debated.
civic 501(c)(4) organizations, federal law prohibits direct contributions to candidates in federal races
Civic 501(c)(4) organizations can take some steps to endorse or oppose candidates, as long as these steps are not the primary activities of the organization.