California Court Finds Kars4Kids Misled Donors

Update, June 10, 2026: The jingle is back. On June 4, the Fourth Appellate District granted Kars4Kids’ petition for a writ of supersedeas, staying the Orange County injunction while the charity pursues its appeal. The appellate order holds the injunction and all other proceedings in the case in abeyance pending resolution of the appeal or further … Read more

Starting a 501(c)(4) Organization

It’s Not a 501(c)(3) A 501(c)(4) organization is an organization not organized for profit and operated exclusively to promote social welfare. 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are different. 501(c)(3) organizations are organized for charitable purposes; 501(c)(4) for social welfare purposes Both types of organizations are exempt from federal taxes, but only the 501(c)(3) organizations may receive … Read more