 these issues without a doubt impact the work of your nonprofit organization and your stakeholders. Despite a recent court ruling holding corporations to have certain rights under the Bill of Rights, the IRS has long-standing restrictions on the advocacy and political activity of 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporations. This post focuses on 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and political advocacy and activity.
This blog is presented for informational purposes only. Please contact a licensed attorney if you have any specific questions or concerns about the political activity at your nonprofit organizations.
501(c)(3) organizations can also host candidates or have a legislative breakfast in which politicians come to discuss pertinent policy issues with key agency stakeholders. These candidate appearances are permitted as long as the organization provides equal opportunity to all political candidates seeking office and provides a fair, non-partisan forum.[8] Whether this activity constitutes political intervention will be determined by the surrounding facts and circumstances. Generally speaking, organizations should extend invitations to all candidates seeking the same office.
The IRS will consider all of the facts and circumstances surrounding these types of events when deciding whether the activity is non-partisan and permitted, or partisan and in violation of the political intervention ban.[10] Generally speaking, fairness and equal opportunity are the gravamen of this inquiry. Questions asked to the candidates must give both sides an opportunity to present his or her views on the topics being discussed.[11] The organization must also allow all candidates an equal chance to discuss and debate issues, and to present both sides of the issue.
[1] 26 C.F.R. § 1.501(c)(3)-(1)(b)(3)(i) and (ii).
[2] G. IRS Rev. Rul. 2007-41 (2007).
[4] IRS Rev. Rul. 2007-41 (2007). “[V]oter education or registration activities conducted in a biased manner that favors (or opposes) one or more candidates is prohibited.” Id.
[5] N. Dacunha, SAFE LINKING FOR SECTION 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, 20 Taxation of Exempts 26 (2009).
[6] E. Kingsley, THE IRS EXPANDS ITS GUIDANCE ON CAMPAIGN ADVOCACY, 19 Taxation of Exempts 45 (2008).
[8] IRS Rev. Rul. 2007-41 (2007). The IRS points out that the relevant facts and circumstances to be considered include: [1] “Whether the organization provides an equal opportunity to participate to political candidates seeking the same office; [2] Whether the organization indicates any support for or opposition to the candidate (including candidate introductions and communications concerning the candidate’s attendance); and [3] Whether any political fundraising occurs.” Id.
[9]IRS Rev. Rul. 2007-41 (2007).
[10] IRS Rev. Rul. 2007-41 (2007). The following factors are identified by the IRS as important in this inquiry: 1. Whether questions for the candidates are prepared and presented by an independent nonpartisan panel 2. Whether the topics discussed by the candidates cover a broad range of issues that the candidates would address if elected to the office sought and are of interest to the public, 3. Whether each candidate is given an equal opportunity to present his or her view on each of the issues discussed, 4. Whether the candidates are asked to agree or disagree with positions, agendas, platforms or statements of the organization, and 5. Whether a moderator comments on the questions or otherwise implies approval or disapproval of the candidates.
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With an eye on the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly polls, the Congress has been trying to unite its workers and leaders through the coordination committee headed by former chief minister Digvijay Singh.
Singh began his Ekta Yatra on 31 May from Orchha in Tikamgarh district after offering prayers at the Ramlala temple. The yatra will enter Gwalior-Chambal region in August.
Thirteen senior leaders from every region of the state are members of the Digvijay-headed coordination committee. The members of the panel are visiting every district along with Digvijay Singh.
It has so far covered more than half the state including Tikamgarh, Chhatarpur, Panna, Damoh, Sagar, districts of Bundelkhand region, Raisen, Sihore, Vidisha of Bhopal region Hoshangabad, Betul and Harda of the Narmadapuram division, Khandwa, Khargone and Burhanpur of Nimar region, Indore, Ujjain, Jhabua, Ratlam, Mandsour and Neemach of Malwa region. During the Yatra, members organise meetings with party workers of the district to resolve any differences among them and partake of meals with them.
The MP Congress is known to be faction-ridden and the attempt is to rid the party of this tag. “After the visit of the coordination panel in the districts, the workers are filled with zeal and are taking part in party activities,” said party’s state vice-president Govind Singh.
“The supporters of Digvijay Singh in the party spread up to the panchayat level in the state because he was a two-time chief minister and Congress state chief. He is a senior leader and he has announced that he will not take part in government if Congress comes to power in MP,” Govind Singh said.
Leaders of different Congress factions who were never seen in each other’s company have now come together. State party chief Kamal Nath, election campaign committee chairman Jyotiraditya Scindia, leader of opposition in Assembly, Ajay Singh, former state chief Arun Yadav, Kantilal Bhuria and other seniors leaders are leaving no stone unturned to return to power.
The Northeast Black Law Student Association (NEBLSA) brings its regional convention to Syracuse, Jan. 28-31. Black Law Student Association (BLSA) members from 33 different law schools, including Columbia University, University at Buffalo, Boston University, St. Johns University, New York University and Cornell University will