National Resources

Election Related Activities

All nonprofits can provide important information that voters need as they elect their representatives. A 501(c)(3) organization may not engage in partisan political activity. In other words, the organization cannot do anything that supports or opposes a candidate for office. 501(c)(3)s can, however, engage in a variety of nonpartisan election-related activities.
IRS Fact Sheet
On-Line Educational Resources
Permissible 501(c)(3) election-related activities
Voter education
Video Interview with Isaiah Castillo of AFJ - INTERNAL
501(c)(3)s and Campaign Activity - Added 9/23/2013

Posted on: March 5, 2013

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Federal Lobbying Rules

Congress has adopted the Lobbying Disclosure Act, which defines lobbying and reporting requirements for registered lobbyists differently from the IRS regulations for charitable organizations.