501(c)(4)

501(c)(4) refers to a section of the United States tax code that defines social welfare organization, where social welfare refers to "the common good and general welfare" or "civic betterments and social improvements."

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Unlike the more prevalent 501(c)(3) non-profits, donations to a 501(c)(4) are not exempts from payment of federal income taxes. The Internal Revenue Code is Title 26 of the United States Code.

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In the US, prominent 501(c)(4) organizations include:

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• AARP
• National Rifle Association
• Focus on the Family Action
• League of Conservation Voters
• America 21
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