charitable organization

charitable organization. Tax. A tax-exempt organization that (1) is organized and operated exclusively for religious, scientific, literary, educational, athletic, public-safety, or community-service purposes, (2) does not distribute earnings for the benefit of private individuals, and (3) does not participate in any way in political candidate campaigns, or engage in substantial lobbying. IRC (26 USCA) § 501(c)(3). — Also termed charity; 501(c)(3) organization. [Cases: Charities 1–50; Internal Revenue 4048–4069. C.J.S. Charities §§ 2–70; Internal Revenue §§ 462–464, 466–468, 470, 472–474.]

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法律翻译Vivian，毕业于美国顶尖的翻译学院，专注翻译各类与水利资源有关的法律文件。