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political advocacy organization
noun1 a nonprofit group that claims freedom from U.S. taxes under Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code; political activity cannot be the primary purpose the group, but some participation is allowed; sometimes used to shield the identity of donors from public scrutiny
The Attorney General’s Office response this month asserts that the Live Free PAC is a validly registered political advocacy organization, and is thus able to raise unlimited amounts and transfer unlimited amounts to candidates.— New Hampshire Bulletin
John B. King Jr., who served as education secretary in the Obama administration, said he has raised $1 million and will launch a political advocacy organization Monday aimed at dismantling systemic racism in Maryland’s education, economic and climate policies.— The Washington Post