[OMS_MANAGERS] 501c6?

[Kristine Hayes]

We have both. The second is called Community Education. We added the second to expand our focus and to increase our fundraising abilities. This has been especially important for subjects like our Historical Walking Tour, Natural Resources Education and the Farmers Markets. For us it’s been a very wise move. It was a lengthy process, and they did want us to meet the requirements. It’s important to have a well educated treasurer/CPA that understands the complexities of each and reporting requirements. 

Good Luck!   

Kristine Hayes
Rockaway Beach Chamber of Commerce & Community Education
Historical Caboose & Visitors Center 
RBCCKristine at gmail.com <mailto:RBCCKristine at gmail.com>


> On Feb 17, 2026, at 5:30 PM, Elaina Turpin via OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov> wrote:
> 
> There are rules regarding limiting lobbying as a (c)3 which if that is not part of your work, not a big deal. This is the reason most Chambers are (c)6. 
> From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov <mailto:oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov>> on behalf of Juliana Allen <juliana at downtownoregoncity.org <mailto:juliana at downtownoregoncity.org>>
> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 3:42 PM
> To: Oregon Main Street Network Members <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov <mailto:oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>>
> Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] 501c6? 
> 
> 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? 
> 
> 
> 	
> Juliana Allen (she/her)
> Executive Director, Downtown Oregon City Association
> 814 Main Street
> Oregon City, OR 97045

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