Please make my tips non-federal contributions (on Act Blue) What is this?

[Omaha Steve]

I went to upgrade my account at Act Blue to express. When I got to the tip line, it says this:



ActBlue is a Democratic group that helps Democratic candidates and their supporters fundraise online. Unlike a commercial vendor, we do not keep a percentage for ourselves.

We need your help to continue our work, to help more campaigns, and to improve our services. Please choose a standard tip to leave with your contributions. Thank you!
Standard Tip

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For federal max-out donors

Federal contributions to ActBlue are the most helpful kind! However, if you would prefer to tip ActBlue with non-federal dollars, please check the box below.

Please make my tips non-federal contributions.


What does it mean? Anyone?