However, after the 2010 Citizens United decision opened the electoral landscape to greater participation by nonprofit social welfare groups known as 501(c)(4) organizations, the possibility for ...

501(c)(4) groups are commonly called "social welfare" organizations that may engage in political activities, as long as these activities do not become their primary purpose. Similar restrictions apply ...

The Chillicothe Police Department voiced its non-support for a letter that was sent to residents, asking for monetary donations that would supposedly be sent to their cause.

Finding that the organization was not operated exclusively for the promotion of social welfare, the Fifth Circuit affirmed the Tax Court’s judgment.