At least one national campaign finance watchdog said the situation in New York appeared unique. “I’m not aware of any situation where 501 (c) 3 groups have made contributions because it so obviously does not comply with campaign finance laws,” said Fred Wertheimer, founder of Democracy 21, a government watchdog group.
Charities Give to State Campaigns, Despite Law
At least one national campaign finance watchdog said the situation in New York appeared unique. “I’m not aware of any situation where 501 (c) 3 groups have made contributions because it so obviously does not comply with campaign finance laws,” said Fred Wertheimer, founder of Democracy 21, a government watchdog group.