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The researchers identified contributions to 1,087 nonprofits linked to 451 members of Congress between 1998 and 2015.
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Researchers identified contributions to 1087 nonprofits linked to 451 members of Congress 1998-2015.
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Raymond Fisman
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News Article
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{
    "researcher": "Raymond Fisman",
    "time_period": "1998-2015",
    "number_of_nonprofits": "1087",
    "number_of_congress_members": "451"
}
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September 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM (3 days ago)
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September 12, 2025 at 1:01 AM (3 days ago)

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https://www.bu.edu/articles/2018/how-corporations-disguise-lobbying-as-philanthropy/

Research reveals corporations use charitable donations to influence politicians, disguising lobbying as philanthropy. This tax-exempt activity potentially amounts to billions in politically motivated giving, raising concerns about transparency and democratic fairness.

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Political Influence
Philanthropy
Tax Policy
Political Donations
Campaign Finance
Economic Research
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