Every nonprofit files public tax returns. Every political committee files campaign finance reports. Here's what public records show about the organizations behind Question 4.
These organizations have provided support, advocacy, or resources for sanctuary-style ballot measures in Massachusetts. All financial data below comes from IRS Form 990 filings and Massachusetts OCPF records.
Statewide advocacy organization that has organized ballot question campaigns across Massachusetts. Their political arm has raised $415,000+ across two OCPF-registered ballot committees (2017–2022).
| Year | Revenue | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $46,311 | $62,461 |
| 2022 | $52,024 | $54,821 |
| 2021 | $75,789 | $64,197 |
Source: IRS Form 990-EZ. OCPF: CSJ 2017-18 ($120K), CSJ Fair Share 2021-22 ($295K).
Provided legal framework, model language, and advocacy support for sanctuary-style measures across Massachusetts. The ACLU Foundation of Massachusetts is a well-funded 501(c)(3).
| Year | Revenue | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6.2M | $7.4M |
| 2022 | $8.3M | $7.6M |
Source: IRS Form 990. ACLU Foundation of MA only (separate from national).
Sanctuary-style ballot questions have appeared in multiple Massachusetts towns. The pattern is consistent: outside organizations provide the template, funding, and organizational support, while local voters are asked to approve the result.
| Committee | OCPF Funds Raised | Period | Based In |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarmouth Democratic Town Committee | $89,041 | All years | Yarmouth |
| CSJ Ballot Committees (combined) | $415,118 | 2017–2022 | New Bedford |
A New Bedford-based organization has raised more for Yarmouth ballot campaigns than any local committee. These are the groups shaping policy in your town.
Every number on this page comes from IRS filings or Massachusetts campaign finance records. These are public documents that anyone can verify.
When outside organizations spend more on ballot campaigns than local party committees have ever raised, it's worth asking: whose agenda is this?