A 501(c)(4) refers to a section of the U.S. federal income tax code concerning social welfare organizations.[1] Corporations that have been granted 501(c)(4) status by the Internal Revenue Service are exempt from federal income tax.[2] A 501(c)(4) may engage in political lobbying and political campaign activities. This includes donations to political committees that support or oppose ballot measures, bond issues, recalls or referenda. A 501(c)(4) organization can educate candidates on issues, sponsor debates, and “endorse candidates and publicize its endorsements.”
Omega Network For Action is an independent organization associated with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. ONFA’s expressed purpose is to promote social welfare within the African American and minority communities. The corporation shall develop and advocate for legislation, regulations, and ballot measures. It will advocate and educate policy priorities; train targeted populations to obtain elected and appointed offices; encourage financial and human capital contributions; and conduct research and publicize positions of elected officials concerning issues affecting underserved communities.
The Corporation seeks to engage Districts, Chapters, and members of the Fraternity to assist and support ONFA by soliciting views, concerns, and issues that affect their communities. ONFA seeks to be the political voice of the interest of persons who are members of the Fraternity and others in our community. In furthering those interest, ONFA encourages you to share political issues, legislation impacting your community, identify candidates running for local, State, and national office. In turn, ONFA, will vet the issues, legislation, and candidates and determine a political stance that represent the concerns of the community served by ONFA.
IRC 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations may engage in political campaigns on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office provided that such intervention does not constitute the organization’s primary activity. Click here to learn more about the benefits
