A 501(c)(3) organization is not required to hold open board meetings unless the organization in question is a governmental institution. Governmental institutions include things like school boards, state educational institutions, state universities, and quasi-governmental organizations like public libraries.501(c)(3) Board Meeting Being Open to the Public
Are 501(c)(3) Board Meetings Open to the Public? FAQs
A 501(c)(3) organization is a non-profit organization with tax exempt status that is dedicated to the general well-being of society.
A 501(c)(3) organization is not required to hold open board meetings unless the organization in question is a governmental institution.
A 501(c)(3) organization is tax exempt so long as it remains true to its stated mission and remains compliant with the IRS.
501(c)(3) is the internal revenue code (IRC) section for organizations with tax exempt status. 501(c)(3) falls under internal revenue code 501(c).
Generally, 501(c)(3) board meeting minutes are not available for public review. However, some organizations may choose to make certain documents related to their board meetings accessible to the public.
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