Lobbying & Political Activities

IRS Guidelines for Lobbying Activities

• Lobbying activities involves attempting to influence legislation at the local, state, or federal level.
• 501(c)(3) organizations are allowed to engage in some lobbying, but it must be insubstantial.
• Insubstantial generally means that no more than 5-10% of the organization’s total activities (time, effort, and expenditure) should be devoted to lobbying.

Our Position on Lobbying Activities

Intact Global does not engage in lobbying in any way, shape, or form.

While we may engage in advocacy efforts to further our mission, such as providing education on public policy issues, conducting research, and distributing unbiased information related to our cause, these activities are strictly non-lobbying in nature and focus solely on raising awareness and educating the public without attempting to influence legislation.

Our focus remains on our mission to protect children from forced, non-religious genital mutilation, and we do not engage in any activities that could be construed as lobbying.

IRS Guidelines for Political Activities

• Political activities involves supporting or opposing any candidate for public office.
• 501(c)(3) organizations are strictly prohibited from engaging in political campaign activities.
• Providing public education on policy issues, conducting research, and distributing unbiased reports or studies on issues related to the organization’s mission are generally permissible.

Our Position on Political Activities

Intact Global does not participate in, or intervene in, any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.

This includes making political contributions, endorsing candidates, or engaging in activities that could be perceived as support or opposition to any political party or candidate.

Our focus remains on our mission to protect children from forced, non-religious genital mutilation, and we do not engage in any activities that could be construed as political campaigning.

Our Commitment to Nonpartisanship

Intact Global is committed to maintaining a nonpartisan stance in all its activities. While we may educate the public on issues related to our mission, all such activities are conducted without any bias toward any political party or candidate.

Our efforts are focused solely on promoting awareness, educating the public, and advocating for the protection of children’s rights in line with our mission.

Compliance with IRS Regulations

Intact Global has established internal guidelines and monitoring mechanisms to ensure that any activities related to advocacy or lobbying are in accordance with the limitations set forth under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

We are committed to transparency and accountability in all our actions to maintain our tax-exempt status.