WHAT IS THE BASIC STRUCTURE OF THE LWV?
• Tax-Exempt Nonprofit Organization – pays no taxes on its income. • Three levels of League local (LWVPPR), state (LWVCO), national (LWVUS). • Mission Statement same for each level:The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.” • Distinction between education (501c(3)) and advocacy (501c(4)). • Education activities use contributions that are tax-deductible for the donor, BUT the money has to be given directly to the LWV Education Fund. (Ballot pros and cons; voter registration; candidate forums; voters guides.) • Advocacy activities use funds that are not tax-deductible, such as member dues. We lobby for issues on which the League has achieved consensus. Study always precedes consensus, and our advocacy positions are based on consensus. • WHAT’S THIS I HEAR ABOUT LWVPPR’S UNIQUE TE
