Federal law allows nonprofits to engage in advocacy.
As a 501(c)(3), Cancer Legal Care has taken the IRS 501h election in order track and report our time spent on lobbying activities (attempting to influence legislation) and as we engage in IRS approved efforts.
For more information on the federal laws permitting lobbying activities by nonprofits:
- Federal Law and Nonprofit Lobbying, from the Minnesota Council on Nonprofits
- Nonprofits and Lobbying, from the Internal Revenue Service
- Federal Law Protects Nonprofit Advocacy and Lobbying, National Council of Nonprofits
