Like Citizens for a Sound Economy [CSE], the new group had several different divisions, with different tax structures. One wing of the new organization was the Americas for Prosperity Foundation, whose board members included both David Koch and Richard Fink. The foundation was a 501(c)(3) educational organization, so donations to it could be written off as tax deductible charitable gifts. But while it could "educate" the public, it could not participate in electoral politics. The other division was an advocacy organization, just called Americans for Prosperity. Under the tax code, it was a 501(c)(4) "social welfare" group, which meant that is could participate in electoral politics so long as this was not its "primary" activity. Donations to this side of the organization could also be made in secret but were not tax deductible. (200)
I am developing this blog to raise awareness of how dark money is damaging the US. It is based primarily on the books Dark Money by Jane Mayer and Kochland by Christopher Leonard. In summary: stealth fascism of the rich radical right is trying to take over our country, they have been making this effort long before Trump & will keep at it no matter what happens to him, they have made real progress towards their goal, and why they must be stopped...hope you keep reading!