Organizational Structure
(This structure is used nationally and replicated in each state.)

Board of Directors
(Governing Authority)
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National Director
(Chief Executive)
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State Constitutional Accountability Director
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State Engagement and Membership Director
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State Legislative Districts
(House and Senate Districts)
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District Constitutional Accountability Director
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District Engagement and Membership Director

CAN is intentionally built as a scalable, repeatable system, not a personality-driven organization.

This structure ensures:

Consistency: Same evidentiary standards applied to all officials regardless of party
Independence: Research separated from political cycles and partisan pressures
Scalability: Framework can expand while maintaining quality standards
Transparency: Clear separation of duties and public accountability
Permanence: Documentation continues across administrations and election cycles

How Funds Are Used

CAN uses a phased, disciplined funding model focused on building permanent educational infrastructure.

Donor funds are allocated to:

Phase 1 - Foundation:

• Establish research methodology and evidentiary standards

• Build initial case file documentation

• Develop verification protocols and quality controls

• Create public access infrastructure

Phase 2 - Expansion:

• Train state-level research teams in documentation standards

• Expand to additional states and congressional districts

• Develop specialized research capacity (judicial, executive branch)

• Enhance technology for public accessibility

Phase 3 - Sustainability:

• Permanent operational infrastructure

• Ongoing research and documentation across all levels

• Continuous publication of educational materials

• Long-term preservation systems

Leadership Compensation:

Leadership compensation follows a phased model tied to organizational maturity and funding sustainability, not political outcomes or activity levels.

This approach allows CAN to grow responsibly while maintaining:

• Independence from partisan pressures

• Focus on educational mission

• Rigorous quality standards

• Financial sustainability

Donor FAQ

Is Constitutional Accountability Now a political organization?

No. CAN is an educational organization. We are legally prohibited from supporting or opposing candidates for public office, engaging in political campaigns, or conducting substantial lobbying.

We document constitutional conduct using rigorous, nonpartisan standards. We educate the public by providing verified facts. We do not advocate for political outcomes or tell people how to vote.

What is CAN's legal status?

Constitutional Accountability Now is forming as a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization.

During this formation phase, CAN's activities are administered by founder Paul Zurav while formal nonprofit registration is completed with legal counsel.

Current status:

• All funds are used solely for educational research and documentation

• Operations follow 501(c)(3) compliance standards

• Dedicated accounts and records maintained for all CAN activities

CAN will update legal status publicly as the nonprofit filing process is finalized.

How are donations used?

Tax-deductible donations support:

✅ Research, documentation, and verification using primary sources
✅ Publication of fact-based case files and educational materials
✅ Public education about constitutional oversight and official conduct
✅ Development of trained research teams at state and district levels
✅ Technology infrastructure for public access to verified records
✅ Operational systems ensuring accuracy, neutrality, and legal compliance

Do donations fund political campaigns or advocacy?

No. Absolutely not.

CAN is an educational organization. We are legally prohibited from:

• Political campaign activity

• Supporting or opposing candidates

• Lobbying or legislative advocacy

• Organizing electoral campaigns

Donations support educational research and documentation only.

Current status:

CAN is operating in compliance with 501(c)(3) requirements during formation.

We recommend consulting your tax advisor for specific guidance.

CAN will clearly disclose final IRS determination status once received.

Is there a minimum donation amount?

No. There is no minimum contribution required. All donations support CAN's general educational and research operations.

Will donors receive updates?

Yes. Donors may receive periodic updates on:

• Published case files and research reports

• Organizational growth and expansion

• New educational materials and resources

• Major documentation milestones

Communication is limited, informational, and focused on educational work—not promotional or political.

Can I donate without becoming a member?

Yes. Donors and members serve different roles:

Donors: Provide financial support for research infrastructure
Members: Receive access to educational materials and updates

You may donate, become a member, or both. One is never required for the other.

How does CAN ensure independence and accuracy?

CAN operates under strict research and documentation standards:

Evidentiary Standards:

• Primary sources only (Congressional Record, court documents, official transcripts, government records)

• Three-source verification for major factual claims

• No speculation or claims beyond what sources establish

• Corrections published immediately when errors identified

Nonpartisan Methodology:

• Identical standards applied to all officials regardless of party

• Complete context including subjects' explanations

• No editorial judgments about whether actions were justified

• Let facts speak for themselves

Institutional Safeguards:

• Clear separation between research and public education functions

• Independent quality control and verification

• Legal compliance oversight

• Public transparency in methods and sources

These standards apply at every level of the organization.

Transparency and Independence

CAN operates under strict institutional guardrails:

✅ Primary-source documentation only
✅ Clear separation between facts and interpretation
✅ Nonpartisan, non-electoral educational mission
✅ No coordination with political campaigns or parties
✅ Full financial transparency and public reporting

These guardrails apply equally at national, state, and district levels.

Donors support educational infrastructure, not political outcomes.

Who Can Donate?

Anyone may support CAN's educational mission.

• No minimum contribution required

• All donations currently support general operations

• Future options may include state-specific or program-specific support as CAN expands

The underlying educational standards and nonpartisan methodology remain unchanged.

Why Donor Support Matters

Constitutional documentation fails when it depends on outrage, personalities, or news cycles.

CAN exists to make constitutional documentation:

• Routine - continuous across administrations

• Verified - based on rigorous primary source research

• Accessible - publicly available to all citizens

• Permanent - maintained regardless of political moment

Donor support builds and sustains the infrastructure that makes permanent documentation possible.

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Contributions supporting:

• Rigorous constitutional research and documentation

• Nonpartisan public education

• Permanent, accessible public records

• Independent, transparent operations

Questions about donating? info@CAN2026.org