Legions of attorneys have headed to the golf course early after dispensing simple and clear—but inaccurate—advice to their foundation clients: “You can neither lobby nor support lobbying.” They may tee off secure in the knowledge that they have prevented their clients from getting into trouble, but they also may have inhibited their client’s ability to act—or they may have caused their clients to miss opportunities to advance their charitable goals.
Can foundations lobby directly?
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