Title 20, EducationRelease 119-110
§4419 Nonprofit and Nonpolitical Nature of Institute
Title 20 › CHAPTER 56 — AMERICAN INDIAN, ALASKA NATIVE, AND NATIVE HAWAIIAN CULTURE AND ART DEVELOPMENT › SUBCHAPTER I — AMERICAN INDIANS AND ALASKA NATIVES › § 4419
Summary
The Institute cannot issue stock or pay dividends; its money or assets may only be used to pay reasonable wages, and it cannot give money to or support political parties or candidates.
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Title 20, §4419
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(a)Stock
The Institute shall have no power to issue any shares of stock or to declare or pay any dividends.
(b)Nonprofit nature
No part of the income or assets of the Institute shall inure to the benefit of any director, officer, employee, or any other individual except as salary or reasonable compensation for services.
(c)Nonpolitical nature
The Institute may not contribute to, or otherwise support, any political party or candidate for elective public office.
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20 U.S.C. § 4419
Title 20, Education
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110