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| South Forward | |
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| Basic facts | |
| Location: | Columbia, S.C. |
| Type: | 501(c)(4), PAC and super PAC |
| Top official: | Jay Parmley, Executive Director |
| Year founded: | 2013 |
| Website: | Official website |
South Forward is a group of nonprofit organizations including a 501(c)(4) advocacy branch, a political action committee (PAC) and a super PAC. Together, the entities of South Forward aim to support Democratic candidates across the southern United States.
Background
South Forward was founded in 2013 and is based in Columbia, S.C. The organization is made up of three affiliated entities:
- South Forward Action Fund
South Forward Action Fund is the organization's 501(c)(4) nonprofit education and advocacy branch. - South Forward Independent Expenditure PAC
South Forward Independent Expenditure PAC is the organization's affiliated super PAC. The group can accept unlimited contributions and can use its funds in support of Democratic candidates. However, the super PAC cannot contribute directly to a specific candidate. - South Forward Candidate PAC
South Forward Candidate PAC is the organization's affiliated political action committee (PAC). Individuals can donate up to $5,000 to the PAC, which can distribute funds directly to Democratic candidates.
The overarching goal of South Forward is to elect Democratic candidates to political offices across the South. The three-pronged approach allows the group to provide education and outreach to the community as well as offer direct and indirect financial support to candidates. The group primarily focuses its efforts on Democratic candidates who campaign for swing seats or challenge Republican-controlled offices.[1][2]
Leadership
The following is a list of the leadership at South Forward:[3]
- Don Fowler, Chair
- Gloria Williamson, Vice-Chair
- Jay Parmley, Executive Director
Finances
The following table displays total contributions and disbursements for the South Forward Independent Expenditure PAC:[4]
| Total contributions and disbursements for South Forward IE PAC, 2013-2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tax Year | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
| 2015 (through June 30) | $2,022.50 | $3,783.39 |
| 2014 | $312,288.41 | $309,788.52 |
| 2013 | $45,042.00 | $44,019.80 |
The following table displays total contributions and disbursements for the South Forward Candidate PAC:[5]
| Total contributions and disbursements for South Forward Candidate PAC, 2013-2015 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tax Year | Total Revenue | Total Expenses |
| 2015 (through June 30) | $75.00 | $84.00 |
| 2014 | $1,275.00 | $1,489.98 |
| 2013 | $5,395.00 | $5,027.63 |
Recent news
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See also
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ South Forward, "Candidates," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ South Forward, "About," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ South Forward, "Leadership," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "South Forward IE PAC," accessed November 30, 2015
- ↑ Federal Election Commission, "South Forward Candidate PAC," accessed November 30, 2015
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