The American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) is closely monitoring recent comments and actions by the Trump administration suggesting that some nonprofits could lose their tax-exempt status based on their missions or advocacy.
ASAE and OSAP both firmly support the First Amendment rights of associations and nonprofits to pursue their values and lawful missions and underscores that any IRS action must follow due process.
While current developments center on 501(c)(3) groups, ASAE urges all associations, particularly those with values-based missions or DE&I initiatives, to stay informed and consult legal counsel as needed.
To learn more, please read this article from ASAE’s general counsel firm, Pillsbury, for more context and implications.
ASAE will continue to monitor the situation and keep the association community informed.