The End Zuckerbucks Act would amend the federal tax code to bar 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations from providing funding to state or local governments for election administration purposes. This includes both direct funding and indirect funding where it is reasonable to expect the money will be used for running elections, though the bill makes an exception allowing nonprofits to donate space to serve as polling locations. The legislation is a response to concerns about private donations, such as those made by Mark Zuckerberg during the 2020 election cycle, that helped fund election offices and voting infrastructure. Organizations that violate this restriction would risk losing their tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3). The change would take effect for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024, primarily affecting nonprofit organizations, philanthropic foundations, and the state and local election offices that might otherwise receive such funding.
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