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Frequently Asked Questions
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General FAQ
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- What is the relationship between Movement Voter Project (MVP) and Movement Voter Fund?→
Movement Voter Fund is the 501(c)(3) affiliate organization of Movement Voter Project, a 501(c)(4).
- What is the relationship between Movement Voter Fund and Tides Foundation?→
Tides Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity that acts as a philanthropic intermediary and houses DAFs and other types of funds. Movement Voter Project advises a fund at Tides Foundation, and this partnership allows us to receive tax-deductible donations and move money to our partners on the ground.
- Is Movement Voter Fund listed on Charity Navigator or Guidestar?→
Movement Voter Fund received independent 501(c)(3) Public Charity status from the IRS in late 2021, and we are preparing the operational infrastructure to broadly receive direct funding in the future. For now, we continue to partner with Tides Foundation to receive donations before they are re-granted to organizing groups. You can find profiles for Tides Foundation on both Charity Navigator and Guidestar.
- Does Movement Voter Fund have a Form 990?→
Movement Voter Fund received independent 501(c)(3) Public Charity status from the IRS in late 2021, and we are preparing the operational infrastructure to broadly receive direct funding in the future. For now, we continue to partner with Tides Foundation to receive donations before they are re-granted to organizing groups. You can find recent Form 990s and other financial disclosure documents for Tides Foundation on the Tides Foundation website.
- Are donations to Movement Voter Fund tax-deductible?→
Donations to Movement Voter Fund at Tides Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed under the law. Please visit the Tides Foundation website for additional information.
- How much of my donation goes to "overhead" and fees?→
What is MVF's “overhead ratio”?