Frequently Asked Questions

No. ADG is strictly nonpartisan and is not affiliated with any religious organization. Our work focuses on observable conduct, not ideology. We believe that basic human decency benefits every American no matter what their party, ideology, or religious beliefs.

We utilize a Basic Human Decency Scorecard to evaluate public officials based on behavior (i.e. speech, actions, and affiliations) and how well it aligns to our core principles.

Contributions fund the creation and sharing of tools like the Decency Scorecard, the Patriot’s Pledge, and civic resources that help people engage their leaders. We are volunteer-led, so donations go directly to initiatives that promote integrity and public accountability.

While our primary purpose is promoting decency in government to improve social welfare, we also engage in government official and candidate evaluation and advocacy based on alignment with our definition of basic human decency.

We are structured as a 501(c)(4) tax-exempt nonprofit organized for social welfare purposes.

No. Contributions to 501(c)(4) organizations are generally not tax-deductible as charitable donations.

No, federal law does not require public disclosure of donors.

You can still make a real impact. Use our resources at your local city council meeting, tell your friends and colleagues about ADG and our mission, or reach out to your local, state, or federal public official and encourage them to take the Patriot’s Pledge.

You can follow our announcements and check our site for new resources, events, and impact stories that show how your support is making a difference.

The Board of Directors serves as the governing body of Americans for Decency in Government, providing oversight, strategic direction, and accountability for the organization’s mission and resources. Board members help ensure that our work remains nonpartisan, ethical, and focused on promoting basic human decency in public service.

The Advisory Council is a non-governing body of respected civic, business, academic, journalistic, and professional leaders that provides expert guidance and strategic counsel to Americans For Decency in Government, Inc.

All of ADG’s leaders and board members are volunteers with no salary, and if ADG were to cease to function, none of the proceeds can be distributed to the leaders or board members.

We maintain a strict Conflict of Interest Policy that requires all directors and officers to disclose financial interests or familial relationships with vendors. Interested persons must recuse themselves from discussions and voting on transactions where a conflict exists.