What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a 501(c)(3) Organization

question 27

Essay

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a 501(c)(3) organization? Why has there been a significant increase recently in 501(c)(4) organizations and Super PACs? Is the increase in money spent by interest groups on advertising and mobilizing efforts for a candidate or issue a problem for democracy, or is it a healthy expression of free speech and debate among competing groups? Explain your answer and give examples to support your argument.

---

Definitions:

Stability

The quality of being steady, consistent, and less likely to change or fail.

Identity Confirmation

The validation and recognition of one's self-concept by others, contributing to a person's sense of identity.

Senescence

The process of biological aging, characterized by a gradual decrease in physiological function and increased susceptibility to diseases.

Emerging Adult

A phase of the life course between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood, characterized by exploration and instability in love, work, and worldviews.