Charitable Impact Foundation

Charitable Impact Foundation is a charitable organization that facilitates donations and implements a charity flow‐through strategy to make significant contributions to Canadian charities.

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Corporate Foundations and Political Influence via Charitable Giving

Research indicates that charitable foundations, similar to corporate PAC strategies, may exploit donations to influence political outcomes by channeling funds towards nonprofits with political ties. Findings show that when politicians serve on nonprofit boards, such charitable giving tends to increase, potentially blurring the line between philanthropy and political lobbying.

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2014

Corporate Foundations and Political Influence via Charitable Giving
-14.53

Research indicates that charitable foundations, similar to corporate PAC strategies, may exploit donations to influence political outcomes by channeling funds towards nonprofits with political ties. Findings show that when politicians serve on nonprofit boards, such charitable giving tends to increase, potentially blurring the line between philanthropy and political lobbying.
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Political Contributions and Lobbying Efforts

March 25

The research shows that foundations often increase contributions to PACs and nonprofits when a politician is involved, indicating a deliberate use of charitable giving for political influence. This pattern of behavior reflects a negative engagement in political lobby efforts by leveraging philanthropy as a conduit for political power.

How Corporations Use Charitable Giving to Wield Political Influence
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Executive Political Engagement

March 25

The study suggests that corporate foundations are more generous towards nonprofits that have politicians on their boards. This raises concerns about executive political engagement, indicating that influential figures may be using philanthropic channels to exert undue political influence and interfere with democratic processes.

How Corporations Use Charitable Giving to Wield Political Influence