Essential Legal Compliance & Preserving Tax Exempt Status Guidelines

The organization does not not engage in substantial legislative activities (commonly known as lobbying).

November 1, 2021

By Megan Pierce, Donor Services Director

A nonprofit must not engage in substantial lobbying activities. A nonprofit must know and understand the tax law limits on the amount of permissible lobbying. Organizations that engage in lobbying activities should be aware of the IRC 501(h) election.