What is State IMPAC?

State IMPAC is an issues political action fund maintained by C.A.R.

Where does the money come from?

State IMPAC is funded by the Issue Action Fund portion of C.A.R. dues, and a small percentage from the Political Activities Fund, also from dues.

What is the Issue Action Fund?

The Issue Action Fund (IAF) is financed by $10 of every REALTOR’S C.A.R. dues.  (See page 5 for discussion of the IAF and PAF, and page 8 for the IMPAC Funds Flow Chart).

What can IMPAC funds pay for?

State IMPAC funds are used to advance the REALTOR public policy agenda on a statewide level in the same way Local IMPAC funds are used locally. State IMPAC pays for:

•  Ballot Measure Campaigns - REALTOR Issue Mobilization Campaigns
•  Dues and Contributions to Coalitions - Receptions/Events/Conferences
•  Advocacy and Policy Education
•  Policy Research and Consulting Services

State IMPAC CANNOT be used to benefit candidates for office.

Can Local Associations apply for State IMPAC funds?

Yes.  Local associations who face an issue campaign or project which is beyond the financial means of the Local IMPAC or which is of statewide significance to REALTORS(r) can apply for State IMPAC funds.

How are requests submitted?

Applicants for State IMPAC funding must submit their request on one of two forms: the State IMPAC Campaign Funding Request Form, for contributions to state or local ballot measure campaigns or the State IMPAC Program Funding Request Form, for contributions to advocacy, education, coalitions, etc.  Both forms are available at www.car.org