Bolder Advocacy Resource Library

Candidates for public office sometimes make statements about abortion and reproductive rights that are incorrect, or with which nonprofits disagree and may wish to set the record straight.

In this election season, candidate campaigns, organized under federal tax law as 527 organizations, are quickly staffing up with new employees whose role is to spread their candidate’s message.

501(c)(3)s are prohibited from supporting or opposing a candidate or political party, so they must be careful when meeting with and educating candidates.

This graphic will help 501(c)(3) organizations working in coalition with non-501(c)(3) organizations to determine if their activities are permissible for a (c)(3) organization. During election years, (c)(3)s should ensure they are not engaging in activities that support or oppose any candidate for public office.

This publication, designed for LGBTQ groups, is an overview of the laws and regulations that apply to 501(c)(3) public charities when they engage in lobbying and advocacy.