Memorandum of
Understanding

The following provides additional context for organizations that want a deeper understanding of how The 500 Project is being structured.

This is an early-stage effort. The focus at this stage is alignment, not commitment.

Submitting interest is non-binding and does not create financial or operational obligations.

Purpose

This reflects the good-faith intent of an organization to explore participation as a Founding Organizational Partner in The 500 Project.

It is not a contract and does not establish a formal partnership.

What The 500 Project Is

The 500 Project is designed to provide shared infrastructure supporting candidate development, activation, and organizational coordination.

The goal is to create a more consistent and scalable foundation that organizations can utilize while maintaining full independence.

This may include:

• Candidate and activist recruitment support
• Screening and verification processes
• Training infrastructure
• Performance tracking and reporting
• Execution support within authorized parameters

Organizational Control

Participating organizations retain full control over:

• Candidate approval
• Budget decisions
• Messaging frameworks
• Political expenditures
• Compliance responsibilities

Each organization operates independently and remains responsible for its own activities.

How This Is Structured

The 500 Project operates as an infrastructure and services provider.

It does not function as:

• A joint political committee
• A pooled governance structure
• A partnership between organizations

All activity is expected to be executed through formal agreements and within applicable legal frameworks if and when participation is formalized.

Participation at This Stage

At this stage, participation is limited to expressing interest and staying involved as the project develops.

There is:

• No financial commitment
• No operational requirement
• No binding obligation

Future participation, if any, would be defined through separate agreements following legal review.

Confidentiality

Expressions of interest will be treated as confidential unless otherwise agreed.

With permission, organizations may be referenced in private discussions with aligned stakeholders.