1 posted on
07/16/2003 3:15:21 PM PDT by
UnklGene
To: UnklGene
NAACP is probably organized as both a 501(c)(3) and a 501(c)(4) -- technically two separate non-profit organizations but set up so that one of them -- the 501(c)(4) -- can do more politicking(sp?) than a typical non-profit advocacy group.
I believe the Christian Coalition was strictly a 501(c)(3) organization when it was busted. I also think they switched their base of operations to a Texas affiliate that was registered as a 501(c)(4).
Lastly, I do remember there being Repubs who have addressed the NAACP in the past (not that they're going to get any of the members' votes but......)
2 posted on
07/16/2003 3:37:01 PM PDT by
gdani
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3 posted on
07/16/2003 3:37:56 PM PDT by
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To: UnklGene
I should also mention that setting up two legally separate -- but totally intertwined -- organizations in this way is something that almost all large advocacy organizations do - from the ACLU to the NRA and many/most other Wash DC groups.
In the public's mind, the two orgs are indistinguishable (which is totally understandable).
Of course, I may be wrong -- the NAACP may only be one org, they may have violated laws, etc in this case but I would be very surprised if that were the case. This stuff is pretty much "non-profit 101" for board members, senior staff, the org's general counsel, etc.
4 posted on
07/16/2003 3:44:29 PM PDT by
gdani
To: UnklGene
Should the NAACP be defined as a political action commitee, they could be liable for massive fines for not filing with state and federal board of elections.
6 posted on
07/16/2003 3:51:31 PM PDT by
VikingFan
To: UnklGene
It's a double standard and you're paying for it.
And the president needs to stop it.
9 posted on
07/16/2003 6:24:11 PM PDT by
vannrox
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To: UnklGene
It's a double standard and you're paying for it.
And the president needs to stop it.
10 posted on
07/16/2003 6:24:40 PM PDT by
vannrox
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To: UnklGene
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