People For the American Way is dedicated to making the promise of America real for every American: Equality. Freedom of speech. Freedom of religion. The right to seek justice in a court of law. The right to cast a vote that counts. The American Way.
Our vision is a vibrantly diverse democratic society in which everyone is treated equally under the law, given the freedom and opportunity to pursue their dreams, and encouraged to participate in our nation’s civic and political life. Our America respects diversity, nurtures creativity and combats hatred and bigotry.
We believe a society that reflects these constitutional principles and progressive values is worth fighting for, and we take seriously our responsibility to cultivate new generations of leaders and activists who will sustain these values for the life of this nation.
Our operational mission is to promote the American Way and defend it from attack, to build and nurture communities of support for our values, and to equip those communities to promote progressive policies, elect progressive candidates, and hold public officials accountable.
People For the American Way lobbies Congress and the White House and engages in nonpartisan political activity. It is classified by the IRS as a 501(c)(4) organization, and bequests made to PFAW are subject to federal estate tax if the estate is large enough to exceed the maximum limit. Because many estates do not exceed this limit, donors who would prefer their gifts to go to more political and advocacy activities often choose to make bequests to PFAW.
People For the American Way Foundation is an affiliated organization that serves as an educational resource for policymakers, scholars, and activists nationwide on the Religious Right movement and its political allies and other issues. PFAW Foundation also engages in legal action as needed to protect or restore the rights and liberties of Americans. Because it is designated by the IRS as a 501(c) (3) organization, bequests made to PFAW Foundation are tax deductible, and are therefore exempt from federal estate tax.
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