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Since it opened in 1990, The John Locke Foundation has worked hard to become the broadest-supported think tank in North Carolina. The John Locke Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, nonpartisan think tank supported entirely from voluntary contributions. JLF does not and would not accept government funds. It has received support from nearly 1,500 individuals, businesses, and foundations.

The Locke Foundation will automatically send the
following items to contributors at the following levels:

$25—The Locke Letter, the Foundation's quarterly newsletter.
The newsletter usually features lengthy excerpts from speeches by guests at the Foundation's luncheons and events. It also provides readers with an update of recent publications and upcoming events. You will also receive invitations to Locke Headliner luncheons.

$50—The above plus the Carolina Journal, the Foundation's monthly public affairs newspaper.
The Carolina Journal publishes articles on the state budget, education reform, crime, taxes, and a host of other issues. The writers include North Carolinians such as former Gov. Jim Martin, local elected officials, university professors and nationally known writers such as Fred Barnes.

$75—The above plus Spotlights, short research papers on issues before the North Carolina General Assembly or other governmental bodies.

$150—The above plus the Carolina Journal Radio audio magazine.
This monthly audio magazine contains two full-length editions of the weekly radio news program Carolina Journal Radio.

Tax Deductibility Statement:

The Foundation is a 501(c)(3) public charity tax-exempt educational foundation, IRS Identification #56-1656943. Your entire contribution is tax deductible to the extent allowed under the law for contributions to a public charity. Depending on the level of support, you will receive, without requesting, certain Locke Foundation publications. As the publications of the Locke Foundation are available to the general public on an equal basis upon request, the receipt of the publications does not have a value for tax purposes that reduces the deductible amount of your contribution. To ensure compliance with IRS regulations, the Foundation recommends you consult with a tax professional if you have any questions about this, or any other tax issues.