California Fair Political Practices Commission Frequently Asked Questions: Campaign Activity
A. Yes. The committee may make a good faith estimate of the value that will be contributed during the period. The Form 497 must be filed within 48 hours of receiving the initial $1,000 in nonmonetary contributions. If the actual value differs from the estimated amount by 20 percent or more, an amendment must be filed within 24 hours of determining the correct amount. 17. Q. If a non-profit organization makes a contribution to a primarily formed ballot measure committee, what are the campaign reporting requirements for the non-profit organization? A. Depending on the amount of the contribution and several other factors, the organization may be required to register as a recipient committee and file campaign reports disclosing its donors or the organization may instead qualify as a major donor committee and be required to file the Form 461. To determine the applicable reporting requirements, see the detailed information in the Multipurpose Organizations Reporting Political Spending fact sheet. Fundraising Questions 18. Q. If a committee receives two monetary contributions of $99 from one contributor, must the contributor be itemized? A. Yes. When a person’s contributions, including monetary, nonmonetary, and loans, aggregate to $100 or more in a calendar year, the contributor must be itemized on all applicable schedules of the Form 460. 19. Q. A committee is hosting a dinner fundraiser. The committee is charging $100 per person, but the actual cost of the event to the committee will be $25 per person. When a person purchases a ticket to attend, what amount is considered as the contribution received? A. The contribution received is $100. The entire cost of the ticket for the fundraiser is the amount of the contribution – the actual costs to the committee are not subtracted from the ticket price. 20. Q. A committee is going to charge $50 per person at their next fundraiser. May an attendee pay with a $100 bill? A. No. Even if change is immediately provided, a committee may not accept $100 or more in cash from a single source. The payment must be made by personal check, debit card, or credit card. 21. Q. Is volunteer work provided by some people considered a nonmonetary contribution because of the volunteer’s profession, such as free legal advice provided by a lawyer or bookkeeping done by a CPA? A. No. Volunteer personal services, regardless of the profession of the individual, are not reportable, so long as the individual providing the services is not paid by a third party. 22. Q. An individual is hosting a fundraising event in their home for a friend who is running for city council. They will spend $425 to provide tea, coffee, wine, cheese, and fruit. Is the amount they pay for the event considered a nonmonetary contribution to the candidate?
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