[NEohioPAL]FW: School Protest support request - Be Careful

Tue Apr 12 18:06:37 PDT 2005

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In a message dated 4/12/2005 1:52:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
olmstedhomested at hotmail.com writes:

Be  careful with this one - non-profits could jeopardize their tax status if 
the  IRS determines this is political campaigning...not saying that it is, but 
you  never know with IRS>

Actually, we do know with the IRS as their rules, regulations, and  
determinations are published.  This is NOT political activity, as it does  not pertain 
to supporting or opposing a candidate for elective office.  It  may be 
lobbying but nonprofit organizations, including 501c3 organizations are  permitted to 
lobby as long is does not involve a substantial amount of the  organization's 
resources.  The Alliance for Justice publishes an excellent  guide and has 
much information on its website.

Too often, nonprofit organizations engage in self-censorship because we  
don't understand the rules so we avoid advocacy on issues that matter.  

Jack  Kilroy
Attorney at  Law
600 Broadway
Lorain, OH 44052
440-244-2590 w
440-244-0811  fx

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