Public Charities Can Lobby
Guidelines for 501(c)3 public charities (PDF)
Lobbying Rules for Nonprofits
Chart explaining IRS lobbying rules for 501(c)3 nonprofit charities (.doc).
Worry-free Lobbying for Nonprofits
How to use the 501(h) election to maximize effectiveness (PDF).
Maximize Your Lobby Limit
Elect to measure your lobbying using the 501(h) expenditure test (PDF).
Lobbying Under the Insubstantial Part Test
Learn the rules about how much a 501(c)3 can lobby under federal law (PDF).
IRS Form 5768
Election/Revocation of Election by an Eligible Section 501(c)(3) Organization To Make Expenditures To Influence Legislation (PDF)
Election Checklist for 501(c)3 Public Charities
Ensuring Election Year Advocacy Efforts Remain Nonpartisan (PDF)
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