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| American Civil Rights Coalition | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Location: | Sacramento, California |
| Type: | 501(c)(4) |
| Founder(s): | Ward Connerly, Dusty Rhodes |
| Year founded: | 1997 |
| Website: | Official website |
The American Civil Rights Coalition (ACRC) is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit, grassroots organization created by Ward Connerly and Dusty Rhodes in 1997. The ACRC participates in campaigning and lobbying activities in order to work towards its goal to, according to its website, "end state sponsored racial preferences across the nation."[1][2] A donor form on the group's website stated that donor support would help "end affirmative action in Missouri, Arizona, and around the nation."[3]
Mission
According to the group's website, the American Civil Rights Coalition's mission is as follows:[1]
| “ | ACRC is committed to achieving equal opportunity for everyone. Specifically, we focus on the political influence needed to effect the elimination of preferences and classifications.[4] | ” |
Background
The American Civil Rights Coalition was founded by Ward Connerly and Dusty Rhodes in 1997.[3] It was granted 501(c)(4) status by the Internal Revenue Service in 2013.[5]
Work
The American Civil Rights Coalition leads campaigns and participates in lobbying with the goal to "eliminate racial and gender preferences" in aspects of public life including public hiring and admissions.[1]
Ballot measures
- The American Civil Rights Coalition supported Arizona Proposition 107, Affirmative Action Amendment (2010).
Leadership
As of June 2017, Ward Connerly was the president of the American Civil Rights Coalition.[2]
Finances
The following is a breakdown of the finances for American Civil Rights Coalition for fiscal years 2008-2012.[6][7][8]
| Annual assets and expenses for American Civil Rights Coalition, 2008-2012 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fiscal Year | Total Assets | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
| 2012 | $8,100 | $18,585 | $92,442 |
| 2011 | $0 | $8,725 | $35,886 |
| 2010 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| 2009 | $937,087 | $714,457 | $322,690 |
| 2008 | $606,820 | $1,284,507 | $721,982 |
Tax status
The American Civil Rights Coaltion is a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Its 501(c) status refers to a section of the U.S. federal income tax code concerning social welfare organizations.[9] Organizations that have been granted 501(c)(4) status by the Internal Revenue Service are exempt from federal income tax.[10] Section 501(c) of the U.S. tax code has 29 sections listing specific conditions particular organizations must meet in order to be considered tax-exempt under the section. Unlike 501(c)(3) organizations, however, donations to 501(c)(4) organizations are not tax-deductible for the individual or corporation making the contribution. 501(c)(4) organizations may engage in political lobbying and political campaign activities. This includes donations to political committees that support or oppose ballot measures, bond issues, recalls, or referenda.
- See also: 501(c)(4) organizations on Ballotpedia
Affiliated programs
The American Civil Rights Coalition is affiliated with the American Civil Rights Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that states as its mission, "to educate the public on the harms of racial and gender preferences."[11]
Recent news
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See also
- 501(c)(4)
- American Civil Rights Institute
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 American Civil Rights Coalition, "About Us," accessed June 30, 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 American Civil Rights Coalition, "Info," accessed June 30, 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 American Civil Rights Coalition, "Home," accessed February 14, 2011
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Guidestar, "American Civil Rights Coalition," accessed June 30, 2017
- ↑ Guidestar, "American Civil Rights Coalition IRS Form 990, 2009," accessed June 30, 2017
- ↑ Guidestar, "American Civil Rights Coalition IRS 990, 2011," accessed June 30, 2017
- ↑ Guidestar, "American Civil Rights Coalition IRS Form 990-EZ, 2012," accessed June 30, 2017
- ↑ Internal Revenue Service, "IRC 501(c)(4) Organizations," accessed July 10, 2014
- ↑ Guidestar, "American Civil Rights Institute IRS Form 990, 2012," accessed June 30, 2017
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