Guides for 501(c)(3) nonprofits

Practical guides for charities that lobby, register voters or run civic programs. Each one cites the IRS or federal source it rests on.

Compliance

501(c)(4) Advocacy: Lobbying, Election Activity and a Related 501(c)(3)

A 501(c)(4) can make lobbying its main work and do some election work. A 501(c)(3) cannot. Here is how the IRS describes each.

By Pulsar Campaigns Team. Published November 5, 2026. 4 min read.

Compliance

A 501(c)(3) can lobby, within limits. The 501(h) election swaps a vague test for dollar limits. Here is how the two tests work and what counts.

By Pulsar Campaigns Team. Published November 5, 2026. 6 min read.

Compliance

A 501(c)(3) can register voters and run get-out-the-vote drives if they are nonpartisan. The IRS examples show where the line sits.

By Pulsar Campaigns Team. Published November 5, 2026. 5 min read.