[OMS_MANAGERS] 501c6?

[steve at cateringbydeangelos.com]

Biggest difference is c-3 allows for grant acquisitions where c-6 is more of a member based entity (like a chamber)

 

 

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Tigard Downtown Alliance

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From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> On Behalf Of Jessica Hand
Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 3:51 PM
To: Oregon Main Street Network Members <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: Re: [OMS_MANAGERS] 501c6?

 

We recently went through this whole process and the board ultimately decided to apply for both. Happy to chat further about our experience and the legal advice we were given. 



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On Tue, Feb 17, 2026 at 3:43 PM Juliana Allen <juliana at downtownoregoncity.org <mailto:juliana at downtownoregoncity.org> > wrote:

Curious about everyone's thoughts on the benefits and drawbacks of establishing a 501(c)(6), membership-based revenue model in addition to the 501(c)(3) status? 

 

 


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