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Disadvantages of a 501(c)(3)

If a Faith Based Organizations (FBO) is organized under section 26 U.S.C. §501(c)(3), that FBO is restrained from speaking on politics.  This means the FBO is legally restrained from preaching on political issues.  By law there should be no advocating for a position on a referendum, initiative, or political candidate on any level.   There are also reporting requirements and costs including accounting and reporting a yearly Form 990.

 

1)  FBO application for a “determination letter” grants authority from the FBO to the IRS for income, expenses, and preaching.

 

2)  All 501(c)(3) FBO are prohibited from free speech.  By law, a 501(c)(3) FBO is exempt from taxation only if it is “organized and operated exclusively for religious… purposes…. which does not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.”  See: 26 U.S.C. § 501(c)(3).

 

The heavy price 501(c)(3) organizations pay is not just waving constitutional rights in formation.  Particularly egregious, is agreeing to comply with all future rules and regulations the IRS, not congress, enacts.  Many FBO’s have realized only too late what they have done.  Once you contract with the IRS and waive your rights as a FBO to be a 501(c)(3), you can’t argue 1st Amendment Free Speech protection regarding political issues.  Over and over again 501(c)(3) FBO have lost this court battle.   Why?  Because FBO’s have the choice to be a 508(c)(1)(a) or 501(c)(3). People and corporations can waive their rights.

 

3)  Look clearly at USC 26 6033a Returns by Exempt Organizations.  All tax exempt non profits excluding the 508(c)(1)(a)  “shall file an annual return, stating specifically the items of gross income, receipts, and disbursements, and such other information for the purpose of carrying out the internal revenue laws as the Secretary may by forms or regulations prescribe, and shall keep such records, render under oath such statements, make such other returns, and comply with such rules and regulations as the Secretary may from time to time prescribe”

 

4)  What is the penalty?  The penalty for a  501(c)(3) FBO that violates federal law political restrictions is losing tax exempt status.  In addition all donations given to that FBO by any taxpayer will no longer be tax deductible.  See: Branch Ministries VS IRS211 F. 3d 137 (D.C. Cir. 2000) and Jack Taylor VS IRS 2000.

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508(c)(1)(a)

Cost: $2,500

 

Please complete the following sections to add the 508(c)(1)(a) to your cart.
 

  • Contact Information (Name, Mailing Address, Email Address, Phone Number)

  • Church/Ministry Address

  • Name of the 508 (c)(1)(a) religious non-profit organization

  • Initial Board Members (Names)

 

Description

 

The 508(c)(1)(a) Faith Based Organization (FBO) is a religious, non-profit, tax-exempt organization.  The 508(c)(1)(a) FBO is separate and distinct from a 501(c)(3) and unincorporated FBO’s.  The 508(c)(1)(a) is applicable in all 50 states and recognized internationally under the Hague Convention of the United Nations Charter.

What comes with the 508(c)(1)(a) purchase?

  • The Articles of Organization

  • Certificate of Incorporation

  • UBI Number

  • SS4 and Tax Identification Number

  • Certificate of Existence/Authorization

  • Charities Registration Exemption Letter Signed by the Secretary of State Listing the 508 As A Tax-Exempt Organization

  • First Year Registered Agent Services

  • Bylaws Template

  • Sample First Minutes of Board Meeting

  

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