How can small-staffed foundations fund and engage in advocacy? - Exponent Philanthropy

How can small-staffed foundations fund and engage in advocacy?

Funders can engage in advocacy, fund advocacy, and encourage grantees to engage in advocacy, with exceptions involving lobbying and electioneering.

Private foundations may:

  • Fund public charities that lobby
  • Learn about grantees’ lobbying or advocacy work in reports
  • Communicate with legislators about an issue, so long as they do not address a specific proposal
  • Conduct and disseminate a nonpartisan analysis or research on a legislative issue
  • Provide technical assistance to a legislative body
  • Lobby on their own behalf (i.e., if their tax-exempt status, duties, or regulations that govern them are affected)

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