Tag: 501c3

  • Should You Use Your Group’s Umbrella 501c3 Exemption?

    Should You Use Your Group’s Umbrella 501c3 Exemption?

    Some church groups and denominations have set up an umbrella 501c3 exemption for their churches. There are pros and cons for your church plant if you choose this option. 501c3 is the official nonprofit, tax-exempt status of a charity that allows you to accept charitable donations, issue donation receipts, and not pay taxes as an […]

  • How to Write a Church Donor Acknowledgement Letter

    How to Write a Church Donor Acknowledgement Letter

    When a business or individual donates something, send them a church donor acknowledgement letter for their tax records. A local coffee shop has generously offered to provide coffee and muffins for your workers at a community service event. How exciting! All they want in return is a tax receipt so that they can write off […]

  • How to Apply for Your Church Plant 501c3

    You know that your new church plant falls under the IRS’ blanket 501c3 exemption, but you’ve run into several situations where you really need the 501c3 Determination Letter in writing. Or maybe you’re just planning ahead and see the long-term advantages to sending in the application now, before your Grand Opening. What’s the Problem? The […]