NFIB is a member-driven organization advocating for small and independent businesses in Washington, D.C. & all 50 states. We are the voice of small business. NFIB is the voice of small business. We’re a member-driven organization advocating for America’s small and independent business owners in Washington, D.C., and all 50 state capitals. NFIB RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION CREATED UNDER THE TENNESSEE NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT. IT IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES AS PERMITTED BY SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE"), INCLUDING, FOR SUCH PURPOSES, MAKING DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE CODE. THE FOUNDATION IS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 509(A)(3) OF THE CODE AND IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED FOR THE BENEFIT OF NATIONAL FEDERATION OF INDEPENDENT BUSINESS ("NFIB"), WHICH IS A 501(C)(6) ORGANIZATION. THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE RESEARCH IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, EDUCATION, AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE SMALL BUSINESS COMMUNITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF AIDING IN ITS DEVELOPMENT.