Get Free Together: Inside the 501(c)(4) Organization

01What is Get Free Together?

Get Free Together presents itself as a social welfare organization dedicated to promoting community empowerment and civic engagement. Registered as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit with the Internal Revenue Service, the organization operates in a regulatory gray area that permits significant political activity while maintaining tax-exempt status.

Organization Profile

Legal Name:: Get Free Together Inc.
Tax Status:: 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Organization
EIN:: [Under Investigation]
Founded:: [Public records pending]
Headquarters:: [Location under review]

Unlike 501(c)(3) charitable organizations, which face strict limitations on political activity, 501(c)(4) organizations can engage in unlimited lobbying and substantial political campaigning— as long as it's not their "primary purpose." This legal distinction has made 501(c)(4) entities increasingly popular vehicles for political spending, earning them the nickname "dark money" organizations.

02Understanding 501(c)(4) Status

501(c)(4) organizations can engage in unlimited lobbying and substantial political campaigning—as long as it's not their "primary purpose." This vague standard has made them popular vehicles for political spending.

Key Characteristics

✓ Allowed

• Tax-exempt status
• Unlimited lobbying
• Political campaigns (<50%)

✗ Restrictions

• Donations not tax-deductible
• No donor disclosure required
• Creates "dark money" concerns

03Transparency Issues

ObjectWire's investigation reveals significant transparency deficiencies at Get Free Together:

⚠️ What's Missing

✗ No publicly available Form 990
✗ Leadership roster undisclosed
✗ Donor list hidden (legal but concerning)
✗ No annual reports

✗ Revenue sources unspecified
✗ Program details sparse
✗ No independent audits
✗ Unresponsive to media inquiries

Leadership Questions

The organization lists a Digital Director, but provides minimal information about board members, executive leadership, or organizational structure.

• Executive Director: Not publicly disclosed
• Board Members: No publicly available roster
• Political Affiliations: Under investigation
• Budget Size: Unknown

Financial Opacity: Without Form 990 access or financial disclosures, the public cannot verify whether Get Free Together primarily serves social welfare purposes or acts as a pass-through for anonymous political spending.

"When an organization claims to work for the public good but won't tell you who's in charge or where the money comes from, that's a red flag."
— Nonprofit watchdog expert

04Red Flags

ObjectWire's investigation has identified several concerns that warrant further scrutiny:

🚩 Minimal Public Presence

For a civic engagement organization, Get Free Together provides surprisingly little information about programs, leadership, and impact.

🚩 Lack of Track Record

No documented history of social welfare programs or measurable outcomes that would support the claimed mission.

🚩 Non-Responsiveness

Failure to respond to media inquiries suggests an organization that prioritizes secrecy over public accountability.

🚩 Unclear Beneficiaries

The communities served and geographic scope remain unclear, making it difficult to assess whether activities genuinely promote social welfare.

⚖️ Legal Context

While these red flags raise questions, they don't necessarily indicate illegal activity. 501(c)(4)s are permitted to maintain donor confidentiality and operate with minimal disclosure. However, they must still primarily serve social welfare purposes and comply with IRS regulations.

05Key Findings

Investigative Conclusions

Transparency Failure

Get Free Together operates with insufficient transparency for public verification of its social welfare mission or 501(c)(4) compliance.

Limited Evidence of Public Benefit

No substantial evidence of social welfare programs or community impact activities justifying tax-exempt status.

Potential Dark Money Vehicle

Structure and operations consistent with 501(c)(4)s used primarily for anonymous political spending rather than genuine social welfare.

📋 Recommendations

For the Organization:

• Publish leadership information
• Release annual reports
• Respond to media inquiries
• Demonstrate social welfare activities

For Potential Donors:

• Demand transparency about fund use
• Request evidence of impact
• Consider proven organizations
• Verify 501(c)(4) compliance

Conclusion

Get Free Together exemplifies challenges in the 501(c)(4) framework. While possibly operating within legal bounds, its lack of transparency and minimal public presence raise questions about whether it truly serves the social welfare purposes that justify tax-exempt status.

ObjectWire's Position:

All tax-exempt organizations have an ethical obligation to demonstrate transparency and public benefit. Get Free Together currently falls short. We call on the organization to embrace transparency and provide evidence it genuinely serves social welfare purposes.

This investigation remains ongoing. ObjectWire will update this report as new information becomes available.

Sources and Methodology

Public Records Reviewed:

IRS Exempt Organizations database
GuideStar/Candid nonprofit profiles
State business registration records
LinkedIn and social media analysis

Expert Consultation:

Nonprofit tax attorneys
Campaign finance researchers
Nonprofit governance experts
IRS exempt organization specialists

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