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[–] 22421096? ago  (edited ago)

Can’t they register as a non profit organization? Any community, fraternal etc organization can be a 501c3. A foundation for instance. I know many folks who have died too early from say, drugs and a family member started a foundation in their name in order to raise money for drug awareness etc. couldn’t the same be done with political parties?

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[–] 22422828? 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Nope. There are specific limits on what a "nonprofit" can do. Especially a 501c3. Political campaigning is expressly forbidden. As is lobbying.

Corporation is an umbrella term that covers a LOT of types of organizations. A 501c3 falls under the legal definition of corporation. As do most tax exempt churches. Any time there is a sizeable group of people doing something with money involved, they are probably incorporated in some manor. The title corporation doesn't mean "money making business". Although most corporations do turn a profit.