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WBC's travel expenses exceed $200,000 annually. According to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Poverty_Law_Center Southern Poverty Law Center], Westboro is funded entirely by its congregation and accepts no outside donations. The church has received money from lawsuits and legal fees. For example, they sued the city of Topeka several times in the 1990s. WBC received $16,500, and is pursuing another $100,000, in legal fees for a case won in court.<span style="font-size:11px;line-height:0px;"> </span>The WBC is considered a nonprofit organization by the federal government, and is therefore exempt from paying taxes. | WBC's travel expenses exceed $200,000 annually. According to the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Southern_Poverty_Law_Center Southern Poverty Law Center], Westboro is funded entirely by its congregation and accepts no outside donations. The church has received money from lawsuits and legal fees. For example, they sued the city of Topeka several times in the 1990s. WBC received $16,500, and is pursuing another $100,000, in legal fees for a case won in court.<span style="font-size:11px;line-height:0px;"> </span>The WBC is considered a nonprofit organization by the federal government, and is therefore exempt from paying taxes. | ||
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