You have four separate and distinct ways to make donations to the CRG Network family of grassroots support groups. Each method has distinct advantages. Make certain that you select the method of donation that best suits your purposes. If you are donating by check, also make certain that checks are made out as indicated below.

Donate to the CRG Network PAC (Political Action Committee)
Donate Goods and Services to the CRG Network PAC (Political Action Committee)
Donate to CRG Advocates (501c4 non-profit)
Donate to the CRG Foundation (501c3 non-profit)


1. DONATE TO THE CRG NETWORK PAC VIA CHECK OR CREDIT CARD

Send personal checks ONLY to:

CRG NETWORK PAC
PO Box 371086
Milwaukee, WI, 53237

NOTE: Under Wisconsin Statues Political Action Committees may not accept corporate checks. Checks from sole proprietorships are acceptable.

Donate via credit card:
Click the Donate button above to make a donation to the CRG Network Political Action Committee. Donations are transacted via the secure PayPal service. After clicking the Donate button you will be directed to the Paypal site. Follow the steps below.

1. Enter a donation amount and click the 'Update Total' button.
2. Scroll down until you see the 'Don't have a PayPal account' (it is just above a graphic depicting a series of credit card logos). Click the 'Continue' link found at this location.
3. Enter your credit card information and other personal data on the form displayed. Make certain the information exactly matches the informtation on your credit card account.
4. Click the 'Agree and Continue' button beneath the form.
5. Complete any additional steps requested.

By Wisconsin State Statutes, all expenditures of a political nature in must be made through a registered Political Action Committee (PAC). The CRG NEtwork PAC was established to allow citizens to pool funds for use in direct political actions facilitated by CRG Network. PAC contributions have several unique characteristics.

• PAC contributions may be used for all political purposes in Wisconsin.
• PAC contributions may only come from personal donations. Corporate donations are not allowed.
• PAC contributions are generally limited to $10,000 per person, per year, in aggregate to all PACS.
• Contributions to Recall PACs are unlimited and do not count against the $10,000 personal limit. This may be of particular interest to large donors who may otherwise be limited.
• PAC contributions over $10 may not be donated anonymously. Disclosure is required.

2. MAKE AN IN-KIND DONATION TO THE CRG NETWORK PAC

There are many goods and services that any organization requires. Printing, meeting halls, office space, Internet services, programming, legal serives, accounting, communications equipment, phone lines advertising opportunities (signs, billboards, ads, etc.) and a whole host of others are useful. Theoretically, an organization would not require ANY money if everything was donated.

Donations of goods or services are known as an "in-kind" donations. It meets the same requirements as a financial PAC contribution except that the value of the goods or services are estimated by the donor. In the situation where the goods or services are actually paid for by the donor and subsequently contributed the PAC, the estimated cost is actual cost to the donor.

ClICK HERE to send an e-mail offering goods or services. Include your name, contact information, and a description of the in-kind donation. The estimated value you provdie will be used as the value of the donation.


3. DONATE TO CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT ADVOCATES VIA CHECK OR CREDIT CARD

Send personal or corporate checks to:

CRG ADVOCATES, INC.
PO Box 371086
Milwaukee, WI, 53237

Donate via credit card:
Click the Donate button above to make a donation to Citizens for Responsible Government Advocates. Donations are transacted via the secure PayPal service.

Citizens for Responsible Government Advocates (CRGA) is a 501c4 non-profit that was formed after the recall of Milwaukee County Executive Tom Ament. The purpose of CRGA is to help citizens engage on issues that do not involve direct political action such as issue advocacy, lobbying, or other activity not defined as "electioneering" under state statutes.   Although CRGA does not engage in any direct political actions, it can and does provide services and consulting on the mechanics of engaging government through lawful means.

You can support the activities of CRGA with your financial contribution. Contributions to non-profits such as CRGA have several unique benefits.

• Contributions have no statutory limits.
• Corporate contributions are not prohibited.
• Contributions can be anonymous. There are no disclosure requirements.
• Contributions cannot be used for politcal purposes, only issue advocacy purposes.

After clicking the Donate button you will be directed to the Paypal site. Follow the steps below.

1. Enter a donation amount and click the 'Update Total' button.
2. Scroll down until you see the 'Don't have a PayPal account' (it is just above a graphic depicting a series of credit card logos). Click the 'Continue' link found at this location.
3. Enter your credit card information and other personal data on the form displayed. Make certain the information exactly matches the informtation on your credit card account.
4. Click the 'Agree and Continue' button beneath the form.
5. Complete any additional steps requested.


4. DONATE TO THE CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT FOUNDATION VIA CHECK OR CREDIT CARD

Send personal or corporate checks to:

CITIZENS FOR RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT FOUNDATION, INC.
PO Box 371086
Milwaukee, WI, 53237


Click the Donate button above to make a donation to the Citizens for Responsible Government Foundation. Donations are transacted via the secure PayPal service. After clicking the Donate button you will be directed to the Paypal site. The steps to follow as identical to those for making a donation to the CRG NETWORK PAC.

The Citizens for Responsible Government Foundation (CRGF) is a 501c3 charitable educational foundation that was formed after the recall of Milwaukee County Executive Tom Ament. Many citizens began to inquire about strategies they could emply to hold government accountable. Although CRGF does not engage in any direct political actions, it can and does provide pro bono educational services and consulting on the mechanics of engaging government through lawful means. CRGF has provided such assistance to numerous groups in several states throughout the country. The overwhelming majority of these groups have gone on to successfully engage their local governments and hold politicians accountable for their actions.

You can support the activities of CRGF with your financial contribution. Contributions to foundations such as CRGF have several unique benefits.

• Contributions may be tax deductible.
• Contributions have no statutory limits.
• Corporate contributions are not prohibited.
• Contributions can be anonymous. There are no disclosure requirements.
• Contributions cannot be used for politcal purposes, only educational purposes.