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Political Campaign Activities - Risks to Tax-Exempt Status

In return for its favored tax-status, a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit, foundation, or religious organization promises the federal government that it will ...

Restriction of political campaign intervention by Section 501(c)(3 ...

All section 501(c)(3) organizations are absolutely prohibited from directly or indirectly participating in, or intervening in, any political campaign.

Know the law: Avoid political campaign intervention - IRS

Tax-exempt section 501(c)(3) organizations like churches, universities, and hospitals must follow the law regarding political campaigns. Unfortunately, some don ...

Can Nonprofits Be Involved In Political Campaign Activity?

For an organization to be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) it cannot “participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements ...

FAQs: Nonprofits and Political Activity - Asiatico Law, PLLC

... organizations may not make monetary contributions to political campaign funds. Can individual nonprofit leaders publicly endorse a candidate? Yes, so long ...

Understanding Political Activity and Issue Advocacy: An Introduction ...

With election day quickly closing in, leaders of 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations should protect their organizations' tax-exempt statuses by revisiting ...

Nonprofit Law Alert – Lobbying/Advocacy and Political Campaign ...

This alert is intended to help 501 (c) (3) public charities understand that there many activities that are permissible and to know what they cannot do and say.

Lobbying vs. Political Activity: Key Insights for Nonprofits During ...

Election years bring increased scrutiny to nonprofit organizations' lobbying and political activities.

ELECTION DO'S AND DON'TS FOR NON PROFIT 501(c)(3 ...

Issue advocacy, as long as you do not attempt to intervene surreptitiously in a political campaign;. • Sponsor appearances by a candidate or public official: o ...

Everything you wanted to know about nonprofits and elections...but ...

Under federal tax law, 501(c)(3) nonprofits can't endorse or oppose candidates or political parties and can't make campaign contributions.

Election Year Activities for 501(c)(4) Social Welfare Organizations

Provided supporting or opposing candidates is not their primary activity, 501(c)(4)s can participate in political (or campaign intervention) activities1 under.

Staying Nonpartisan: Permissible Election Activities Checklist

The federal tax code contains a single sentence that defines the prohibition of partisan political activities by 501(c)(3) charitable organizations.

Nonprofits and Political Campaign Activities - What is Allowed?

Nonprofit organizations that have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status should be aware of how their organization can participate in national, statewide, and local ...

Is Your 501(c) (3) Organization Participating in Political Activities?

With the 2012 presidential election upon us, now is a good time to review the rules regarding political activities by charitable organizations. Because the.

Advocacy, Lobbying and Political Campaign Activities for Nonprofits

Nonprofit organizations can have a crucial role in shaping our political environment. Advocacy, lobbying, and electoral activities can help ...

Limits on Political Campaigning for 501(c)(3) Nonprofits | Nolo

A 501(c)(3) organization is absolutely forbidden to directly or indirectly participate in any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any ...

Understanding The Limitations of Nonprofit Political Activity

It can include lobbying, voter education and mobilization, issue advocacy and campaign intervention. It is important for nonprofit organizations ...

Guidance for Nonprofit Organizations and Political Activities

Nonprofit organizations should consider reviewing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rules relating to permissible and impermissible political activities.

The Rules of The Game - Alliance for Justice

RosemaRY e. feI is a principal in the law firm of Adler & Colvin, which specializes in nonprofit and tax-exempt organization law. Ms. Fei received.

Election Dos and Don'ts for 501(c)(3) Staff | Independent Sector

... nonprofit staff can do for candidates when not representing the organization. 1. Nonprofit staff cannot support political campaigns while at work. Personal ...