Liberty and Prosperity 1776, Inc. is a legitimate 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS since 2003 (EIN: 56-2391513). It operates primarily as an educational group focused on promoting principles of American liberty, limited constitutional government, and civic engagement, drawing from New Jersey’s state motto “Liberty and Prosperity” (adopted in 1776/1777). The organization, based in Somers Point, NJ, was co-founded and is led by Seth Grossman as Executive Director. Its activities include:
- Weekly in-person breakfast meetings and radio discussions.
- A website (libertyandprosperity.com) with articles, newsletters, and opinion pieces (often conservative-leaning).
- Events, email updates, and initiatives like awarding scholarships (e.g., the Dr. Robert M. Fleisher Liberty and Prosperity Scholarship via Bold.org, which has raised modest funds for civic-minded NJ high school students interested in the U.S. Constitution).
It has been involved in some legal actions, such as lawsuits related to local government/tax issues in Atlantic City and casino regulations, aligning with its advocacy for limited government.Regarding whether it’s a “worthy” charity: This is subjective and depends on your values and priorities.
- Positive aspects: It’s transparent about its mission (educational focus on constitutional principles and active citizenship beyond voting). Donations are tax-deductible. It runs low-overhead programs like discussions, a scholarship fund (with some funds raised and awarded), and community events. No major red flags like scandals, fraud allegations, or high administrative costs appear in public records or reviews.
- Limitations and context: Major charity evaluators don’t provide a full rating. Charity Navigator lists it as “not currently rated” because it files the simplest IRS Form 990-N (e-Postcard) — allowed for organizations with under $50,000 in annual revenue — meaning limited financial transparency/data for assessment. GuideStar (Candid) has a basic profile but no detailed program/financial breakdowns or user reviews. It doesn’t appear in CharityWatch ratings or similar high-profile lists. This is common for small, local nonprofits.
In short, it’s a small, niche educational advocacy group (conservative/libertarian orientation) with modest scale and operations. If you align with its focus on constitutional education, limited government, and civic activism — and value supporting local, grassroots efforts — it could be considered “worthy” for donations. If you prefer larger, highly rated charities with audited finances, broader impact metrics, or different ideological emphases, you might look elsewhere.For more details, check their site (libertyandprosperity.com), Charity Navigator profile, or IRS tax-exempt search. If you’re considering donating, review their recent activities directly or contact them.
