AboutHarvey Mechanic Expertise US Federal tax issues of nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities only. Establishing and maintaining legal requirements for such non-profit organizations in the United States, including Internal Revenue service filings and requirements. I will not be working on this free forum to answer questions about Nonprofit's unrelated or for-profit businesses or how to fill out forms. This forum is only for general questions about federal tax law, not as the law applies to your specific situation.
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Experience I have been practicing law and especially the law of nonprofit organizations since 1990 when I was admitted to the New York Bar.
Education/Credentials B.S. Columbia University in New York City, 1970
J.D. (Law Degree) Brooklyn Law School, 1990 -- Cum Laude
Question Our organization proveds services to a leadership youth group (ages 15-20) as well as other programs for the comunity. Our by-law state "active participants of any program are considered a member" and "all active members have voting rights".
Is there and federal law that states a minimum age for membership and/or voting restrictions?
Answer I would need to know the subsection of IRC 501(c) under which the organization was incorporated and received its exemption determination from the IRS. If it is a 501(c)(3) organization, I would need to know if it is a private foundation. After you reply I will respond again.
Harvey Mechanic
Attorney at Law
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