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501(c)(5)
noun1 a shorthand reference for labor unions and agricultural groups that claim freedom from U.S. taxes under Section 501(c)(5) of the Internal Revenue Code; often funded by member dues; may engage in political activity, but not as their primary purpose; donors identities can be shielded from public scrutiny
More Perfect Union Solidarity, a 501(c)(5) organization, is planning to fly pro-union banners around Birmingham and Tuscaloosa this weekend in support of the UAW.— AL.com
HB1201 added requirements for 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), and 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations to report expenses of more than $5,000 spent on communication that includes images of candidates or their names within 60 days of an election.— The Tennessee Conservative