2026 Mid-Year Recap
In the first half of 2026, Fellows across 17 states have significantly advanced their 501(c)(4) advocacy efforts to improve the lives of young children and families.
In the first half of 2026, Fellows across 17 states have significantly advanced their 501(c)(4) advocacy efforts to improve the lives of young children and families.
Across the board, our Fellows reported a significant gap between the funding available for 501(c)(4) advocacy and that for 501(c)(3) efforts.
New Mexico’s universal child care announcement is a powerful demonstration of what becomes possible when a strong foundation of traditional advocacy is matched with 501(c)(4) tools to create lasting change.
By strategically funding state-level 501(c)(4) advocacy, Impact Fellows Action Fund helped partners protect progress, advance critical policy priorities, and keep the needs of families front and center.
In the first half of 2026, Fellows across 17 states have significantly advanced their 501(c)(4) advocacy efforts to improve the lives of young children and families.
Across the board, our Fellows reported a significant gap between the funding available for 501(c)(4) advocacy and that for 501(c)(3) efforts.
New Mexico’s universal child care announcement is a powerful demonstration of what becomes possible when a strong foundation of traditional advocacy is matched with 501(c)(4) tools to create lasting change.
By strategically funding state-level 501(c)(4) advocacy, Impact Fellows Action Fund helped partners protect progress, advance critical policy priorities, and keep the needs of families front and center.
