Churches have always served as places of refuge and hope in times of uncertainty. Today, church leaders are being called upon to comfort congregations that can no longer gather safely together. [...]
Section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code grants an exemption from federal income tax for nonprofits that pursue social welfare causes. Unlike organizations that qualify under other sections [...]
Some nonprofits enjoy tax-exempt status under stringent Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations. However, they must meet guidelines regarding their formation, creation, and activities. An [...]
Political advertising is sometimes loose with the truth. Framing an argument by selectively using facts is a tried-and-true strategy of political campaigns. Given the stakes and the passions on [...]
For a 501(c)(4) social welfare nonprofit established to accomplish a specific goal or promote certain values, risk may feel like a secondary concern to accomplishing the team’s mission. But to a [...]
The extraordinary reach and targeted nature of online advertising makes it an attractive option for any organization that wants to promote its work. Social welfare organizations, also known as [...]
When debts begin to spiral out of control, bankruptcy offers an avenue for an organization to take a degree of control over how it resolves the problem. Like churches, 501(c)(4) social welfare [...]
Many 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations are set up with an inherent political purpose in mind. In a sense, pursuing activities to promote general welfare is by definition a political aim. But [...]
The laws of the United States provide several avenues for organizations to promote political ideas without being subject to income tax. The favorable treatment these organizations receive allows [...]
The political conversation never stops, but during major campaign years it goes into overdrive. This is never more true than during presidential election years, when voters are most tuned in to [...]