501(c)(3) - Religious, Educational, Charitable, and Other Qualified Organizations

A 501(c)(3) organization is prohibited from political campaign activity. These entities may not make campaign contributions or speak in favor or against candidates for public office. The closest that these tax-exempt organizations may get to political activity is through non-partisan voter education efforts, such as public forums or voter education guides. Contributions to these groups are tax deductible. These groups are often extremely careful if ever interacting with political candidates so as to not risk losing their tax exempt status.

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