In all due respect Solus, eye95 might have a point. If this church is 501(c)(3) then they are in violations.
This is no difference when "White Only" was posted above water fountain and restrooms.
What about Emimen or Vanilla Ice, can they enter?
To be tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, an organization must be
organized and
operated exclusively for
exempt purposes set forth in section 501(c)(3), and none of its earnings may
inure to any private shareholder or individual.
In addition, it may not be an action organization, i.e., it may not attempt to influence legislation as a substantial part of its activities and it may not participate in any campaign activity for or against political candidates.
Organizations described in section 501(c)(3) are commonly referred to as
charitable organizations. Organizations described in section 501(c)(3), other than testing for public safety organizations, are eligible to receive tax-deductible
contributions in accordance with Code section 170.
The organization must not be organized or operated for the benefit of
private interests, and no part of a section 501(c)(3) organization's net earnings may inure to the benefit of any private shareholder or individual. If the organization engages in an
excess benefit transaction with a person having substantial influence over the organization, an
excise tax may be imposed on the person and any organization managers agreeing to the transaction.
Section 501(c)(3) organizations are restricted in how much political and legislative (lobbying) activities they may conduct. For a detailed discussion, see
Political and Lobbying Activities. For more information about lobbying activities by charities, see the article
Lobbying Issues; for more information about political activities of charities, see the FY-2002 CPE topic
Election Year Issues.
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