What is a 501(c)(6) Organization?

The Chinese American Association of Commerce (CAAC) is organized under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code.

A 501(c)(6) organization is a nonprofit business league or chamber of commerce formed to promote the common business interests of its members and the broader commercial community.

Unlike charitable organizations under Section 501(c)(3), a 501(c)(6) entity is designed to support industry growth, professional networking, advocacy, and economic development.

什么是 501(c)(6) 组织？

美國華商總會（CAAC）依據美國國稅法第501(c)(6)條成立。

501(c)(6) 組織屬於非營利商業聯盟或商會，旨在推動會員及整體商業社群的共同利益。

與501(c)(3)慈善機構不同，501(c)(6) 主要支持產業發展、專業交流、政策倡議及經濟促進。

Key Characteristics

• Operates as a nonprofit business association

• Focuses on advancing industry and member interests

• May engage in limited advocacy efforts

• Funded primarily through membership dues and sponsorships

• Does not distribute profits to individuals

主要特點

• 屬於非營利商業組織

• 推動會員及行業發展

• 可從事適度政策倡議

• 主要收入來自會員費及贊助

• 不向個人分配盈餘

Why This Structure Matters

The 501(c)(6) structure allows CAAC to serve as a stable, professional platform for business collaboration while maintaining nonprofit integrity.

為何採用此架構

501(c)(6) 架構使本會能在保持非營利原則下，建立穩定而專業的商業合作平台。