Understanding 501(c)(4)s and 501(c)(3)s: Together they keep power in the hands of the people

The nonprofit ecosystem is made up of organizations that uplift communities through service and those protecting the rights that make progress possible. Together they uphold a foundation of sustained equity and lasting justice. Many people may be surprised to learn that organizations like the NAACP, the ACLU and the National Urban League are nonprofits. Your […]

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May 16, 2026 - 15:37
Understanding 501(c)(4)s and 501(c)(3)s: Together they keep power in the hands of the people
The Memphis Branch of the NAACP, shown here, joined city leaders in condemning President Trump’s planned National Guard deployment to the city. Local and national NAACP officials say the move risks inflaming tensions and undermining public trust, particularly in Memphis’ Black communities.
The nonprofit ecosystem is made up of organizations that uplift communities through service and those protecting the rights that make progress possible. Together they uphold a foundation of sustained equity and lasting justice. Many people may be surprised to learn that organizations like the NAACP, the ACLU and the National Urban League are nonprofits. Your […]
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