Radical leftist group Pastors for Texas Children is accused of violating its tax-exempt entity status by engaging in politics. Last week, one concerned PAC filed complaints against the group with Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the IRS.
Pastors for Texas Children (PFTC) describes itself as “a ministry that serves Texas’ neighborhood public schools through prayer, service and advocacy.”
The organization, led by vehement leftist Reverend Charles Johnson, has a long history of routinely and publicly denigrating “School Choice” as immoral and “white supremacist,” as Katy Christian Magazine reported in October.
Now, PFTC’s vocality in politics may threaten their tax-exempt status as a nonprofit organization. Nonprofits, as stated under section 501(c)(3) of the tax code, are prohibited from directly or indirectly engaging in political campaigns.
Nonprofits which publicly support or oppose candidates running for office “close to an election” may violate IRS guidelines. If PFTC is found to have violated ...
