GOPAC Education Fund Inc

GOPAC Education Fund Inc is a United States nonprofit organization classified under section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. The organization operates as a civic league and social welfare group focused on promoting community welfare through educational and policy advocacy efforts, primarily aligned with conservative political ideas.

Mission and Activities

The GOPAC Education Fund advances conservative ideas and policies aimed at state and local governments, with an emphasis on lowering taxes and limiting the size of government. The organization is dedicated to promoting policies that foster free markets and limited government intervention, aligning with conservative principles of governance and economic management[1][2].

Organizational Structure and Leadership

The organization is overseen by key officers including David Avella, who serves as Chairman, along with other directors and officers such as David Spross and William Johnson who hold roles of director and secretary/treasurer respectively. Notably, the key leadership listed does not receive compensation from the organization, although related party transactions and funds were recorded[3].

Financial Overview

According to available financial data for the fiscal year ending in 2015, the GOPAC Education Fund reported total revenues of approximately $1.19 million, with the majority stemming from contributions (over 99%). The organization’s expenses for the same period were about $1.04 million, including professional fundraising fees. Total assets were reported at around $91,520, with liabilities at about $36,166[3].

Relationship to GOPAC

The GOPAC Education Fund is affiliated with GOPAC, a broader network that educates and develops Republican leaders, particularly at the state legislative level. GOPAC focuses on preparing Republicans for leadership roles by coaching and developing state legislators to run for higher political office. This affiliation underscores the GOPAC Education Fund’s role in supporting conservative political infrastructure and leadership development[4].

Tax Status

The GOPAC Education Fund is classified as a 501(c)(4) organization, which designates it as a social welfare organization. Contributions made to the fund are not tax-deductible for federal income tax purposes. This status allows the organization to engage in advocacy and lobbying activities within limits set by the IRS for such entities[1][3].

This nonprofit’s activities center on educational and policy efforts to support conservative governance principles, primarily at state and local levels, functioning as part of the broader GOPAC network aimed at cultivating Republican leadership and conservative policy implementation.

[1] https://www.gopaceducate.org [2] https://fconline.foundationcenter.org/fdo-grantmaker-profile/?collection=grantmakers&activity=result&key=4845948 [3] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/451475628 [4] https://www.gopac.org [5] https://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/gopac/summary?id=D000066623