★AMERICAN PEACEPARTY · FOUNDATION

Public roadmap · working framework

Building the movement
with clarity and care.

This page translates our long-range vision into an accountable organizational plan. Each entity has a distinct role, treasury, governing record, and compliance responsibility.

Our structure

Three missions. Separate responsibilities.

Shared values do not mean shared money. Legal, banking, fundraising, and reporting systems will remain properly separated.

01

SOCIAL WELFARE

American Peace Foundation

Proposed §501(c)(4)AmericanPeaceFoundation.com

Civic education, public-policy advocacy, leadership development, community programs, and social welfare.

Guardrail: Social welfare remains the primary purpose; political activity is tracked and limited.
02

POLITICAL PARTY

American Peace Party

Proposed §527 organizationPeacePartyUS.com

Michigan ballot access, voter organization, candidate recruitment, nominations, and permitted party activity.

Guardrail: Separate campaign-finance registration, banking, reporting, and candidate rules apply.
03

INDEPENDENT ACTION

American Peace Priorities Super PAC

APPSPAC · Planning stageFuture independent web presence

Independent communications supporting Peace Party candidates and other candidates who advance published peace priorities.

Guardrail: No direct candidate contributions and no coordination with candidates, campaigns, or party committees.

The sequence

Paperwork. Organization. Signatures.

Ballot access is not the first step—it is the result of disciplined preparation.

01

Paperwork & compliance

  • Confirm legal names and entity structure
  • Adopt articles, bylaws, board resolutions, and conflict policies
  • Obtain separate EINs and bank accounts
  • Complete applicable Michigan, IRS, campaign-finance, and solicitation filings
02

Build the organization

  • Establish state, congressional-district, and county leadership
  • Recruit and train volunteers
  • Create accounting, compliance, data, and records systems
  • Adopt the Party platform and candidate-selection process
03

Michigan ballot access

  • Use the certified 2026 gubernatorial vote to confirm the 2028 requirement
  • Obtain the official Michigan petition manual and form
  • Collect only within the authorized 180-day window
  • Target 150–170% of the legal minimum and validate continuously
04

Candidates & retention

  • Hold required caucuses and state convention
  • Certify nominees on Michigan's official calendar
  • Run a credible statewide slate
  • Meet the principal-candidate vote test at every general election to retain access

Michigan · 2028

Ballot-access framework

ENTRY1%

Valid signatures equal to at least 1% of all votes cast for Michigan governor in the certified 2026 election.

GEOGRAPHYStatewide

At least 100 valid signatures from each of at least half of Michigan’s congressional districts; our goal is meaningful coverage in all 13.

WINDOW180 days

Every signature must be collected within the legally authorized period immediately preceding filing.

RETENTIONEvery election

The Party’s principal candidate must meet Michigan’s continuing vote test at each general election to remain qualified.

Final signature totals, dates, forms, and nomination procedures will be confirmed in writing with the Michigan Bureau of Elections before circulation begins.

Governance library

Documents that earn public trust.

Approved public copies will be added here after adoption and review. Signatures, personal addresses, banking information, and other sensitive details will not be published.

01Articles of IncorporationPending adoption / publication
02BylawsPending adoption / publication
03Board & Officer DirectoryPending adoption / publication
04Conflict-of-Interest PolicyPending adoption / publication
05Financial ControlsPending adoption / publication
06Annual Reports & Public FilingsPending adoption / publication
07Non-Coordination PolicyPending adoption / publication
08Privacy & Donation PoliciesPending adoption / publication
Important notice

This roadmap is an organizational planning document, not legal or tax advice and not a representation that any listed tax status, ballot status, or committee registration has already been approved. Filings and public fundraising will begin only after applicable requirements are confirmed.