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."

Related Topics:
United States - Social welfare organization

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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.

Related Topics:
Income tax - 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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