💚 CCH Launch Fund • Transparency Breakdown

How the $14,000 GoFundMe Goal Will Be Used

This fundraiser supports the initial launch costs for the California Commonsense Health Institute (the nonprofit) and the early legal/administrative requirements to advance the California Commonsense Healthcare System (CCH) ballot measure. Every dollar is directed toward the foundational setup: nonprofit formation, PAC compliance, legal counsel, and ballot-measure filing/registration.

Fundraising Goal $14,000 Purpose: Nonprofit + PAC + Legal + Ballot Filing

1) Nonprofit Formation & Setup (California Commonsense Health Institute)

$3,200

Establishing a compliant nonprofit entity so we can operate transparently, open accounts, accept donations properly, and conduct public education and outreach.

  • State and federal formation filings and required registrations
  • Core governance documents (bylaws, initial policies, compliance calendar)
  • Administrative setup for recordkeeping and required notices

2) PAC Formation & Campaign Compliance

$2,800

Creating a compliant political committee structure for ballot-measure advocacy and ensuring reporting, disclosure, and campaign finance requirements are handled correctly from day one.

  • PAC setup, registration filings, and compliance framework
  • Contribution tracking workflow (donor records, reporting readiness)
  • Basic disclosure/communications compliance guidance

3) Legal Counsel (Structure + Ballot Measure)

$5,000

Legal review to reduce risk, refine language, and ensure the nonprofit/PAC roles are properly separated. This is critical for ballot-measure viability and compliance.

  • Ballot language review and filing strategy guidance
  • Nonprofit vs. PAC compliance boundaries (do's/don'ts)
  • Pre-filing checks to minimize preventable delays or disqualification

4) Ballot Measure Registration & Filing Costs

$2,200

Direct costs tied to submitting and registering the ballot measure and completing required procedural steps.

  • Filing/processing expenses and required administrative steps
  • Document preparation, certified mail, copies, and submission logistics
  • Initial notice/publication-related costs (as required)

5) Banking, Accounting & Compliance Tools (Initial Setup)

$800

Essential infrastructure to track funds and maintain strong compliance and transparency.

  • Bookkeeping configuration and basic accounting/compliance software
  • Secure document storage and recordkeeping tools
  • Operational setup items needed for reporting and audits
Accountability & Transparency

We will post periodic updates summarizing expenses by category (Nonprofit, PAC, Legal, Filing, Tools). If any line item costs less than expected, remaining funds will be reallocated to the closest related compliance need (e.g., additional legal review, filing requirements, or mandated reporting tools).

Important: This $14,000 budget covers launch and registration groundwork. It does not include future signature gathering, advertising, staffing, or large-scale campaign operations.

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