Funding and planning for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence fell largely to two nonprofits with similar names: America250 and Freedom 250. It has hosted several major events, including the American Block Party events held July 3-4, 2026, in Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Boston and other cities. There is no statement on the tax-deductibility of donations on the Freedom 250 website or on the National Park Foundation site. Some sponsors allege that they were pressured to support Freedom 250 instead of America250. Both Freedom 250 and America250 operate and are registered in the District of Columbia.