Should my organization set up a 501(c)(4)?

Uplifting transit issues in your local and state elections is an important part of building a winning transit strategy, but 501(c)(3) organizations face limits on how much electoral work they can do without risking their tax status. A 501(c)(4) empowers an organization to do unlimited lobbying and to advance its issues through electoral campaigns; however, […]

Toolkit: Leveraging Local Wins Towards Federal Progress

Winning improvements to transit, walking, and biking at the local level is thrilling. The hours of effort that it takes to increase frequency on an important bus route, get sidewalks built on a street that had none, or turn a painted bike lane into a protected one deserve celebration. And when the party is over, […]